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December 2024




31/12/2024Assologistica, the new rules on the discipline of the reverse charge in the Budget Law are good
The rapid issuance of the implementing measure by the Revenue Agency is hoped




30/12/2024Arkas Line ships will reach India
The Turkish company will establish three services in the Mediterranean




30/12/2024The electrification of the docks of the ports of Sardinia starts from Portovesme
Almost 52 million euros of works are planned




30/12/2024In the third quarter, goods transported on Austrian railway lines increased by +1.8%
In the first nine months of 2024, the increase was +1.7%




30/12/2024Uiltrasporti, the reverse change of VAT in the budget law is good
Verzari: we hope that this measure will be made structural in the future




30/12/2024Experience two ship transit lanes in a 10 km section of the Suez Canal
They are located in the area of the Little Bitter Lake




27/12/2024Circle acquires the Infomobility and Telematics business units of Telepass Innova
The value of the transaction is 6.2 million euros




27/12/2024Eukor secures the renewal of contracts for the export of cars from Korea and China
The expected value of the agreements is $4.2 billion




27/12/2024The tender for the construction of the Albanian port of Porto Romano has been restarted
The deadline for the submission of bids has been set for February 7




27/12/2024The drop in transits in the Suez Canal has cost Egypt seven billion dollars
In 2024, ship traffic decreased by more than -60%




27/12/2024PSA Singapore sets a new annual container traffic record
On 24 December, the quota of 40 million TEUs was reached




27/12/2024At Christmas, submarine cables in the Gulf of Finland were damaged
The oil tanker "Eagle S" which would be part of the shadow fleet operating for Russia has been stopped




27/12/2024Port of Valencia, monthly traffic down after more than a year of growth
Decrease in volumes in all the main product sectors




24/12/2024The US FTV Capital presents an offer to acquire Windward
The London-based company develops technological solutions for shipping




24/12/2024In November, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by +3.2%
Foreign goods recorded an increase of +6.1%. Containers grew by +4.9%




24/12/2024The American Halliburton buys the Norwegian Optime Subsea
The European company develops technologies for underwater operations




23/12/2024Grimaldi has taken delivery of the ro-ro multipurpose Great Cotonou
Next month it will be placed in a new service of the group between China and Nigeria




23/12/2024Federagenti has appointed 24 "ambassadors"
They have been protagonists for over 60 years in the profession of shipping agent




23/12/2024TIL (MSC Group) - JNPA agreement for the construction of the port of Vadhvan
The new airport is located on the west coast of India




23/12/2024Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, over five million allocated for the green transition
Funds for the purchase of electric or hydrogen vehicles




23/12/2024Shanghai is the first port in the world to handle over 50 million containers in a year
SIPG highlights the strong increase in productivity achieved by introducing an automation push in the Yangshan area




23/12/2024In the first 11 months of 2024, traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +6.4% thanks to mineral oils
In the port of Monfalcone a decrease of -8.2% was recorded




23/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +4.3%
In the first eleven months of 2024, an increase of +1.1% was recorded




23/12/2024Eight amendments to the International Maritime Labour Convention enter into force today
Changes have been introduced to improve living and working conditions on board ships




23/12/2024Yang Ming will acquire up to 13 new 8,000-15,000 TEU containerships
They will replace 5,500-6,500 TEU ships over twenty years old




20/12/2024More than two and a half quintals of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
The drugs were inside a refrigerated container from Ecuador




20/12/2024Carnival reports record performance for the September-November quarter
In the period, revenues increased by +10.0%




20/12/2024Uniport appreciates that the port reform takes place through an enabling law and trusts (!) in the government's willingness to open a discussion with the operators
Legora: we are ready and available




20/12/2024Manca (Sardinia Region): promises to allocate resources for the Kalport agency have been disregarded
An urgent meeting has been requested from the Minister of Labour




20/12/2024Søren Toft (MSC) is the new president of the World Shipping Council
Vice president is Randy Chen of Wan Hai Lines




20/12/2024Increases in the amounts of port fees in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Leone: We are committed to adopting measures that do not impact traffic and users




20/12/2024A large quantity of cocaine was seized in the port of Olbia
39 kilos of drugs hidden in a minivan were discovered




20/12/2024The "SHIPS for America Act", a bipartisan bill to strengthen the US shipping industry, has been presented
Among the proposals is to transport up to 10% of imports from China on US-flagged, American-manned and US-built ships




19/12/2024From January, Hupac will intensify intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The frequency of the shuttle train between Busto Arsizio and Padua will also increase




19/12/2024Port of Ancona, release of the provisional concession to the Fincantieri shipyard
The new concession will have a duration of 40 years




19/12/2024The port company for the provision of temporary work has been established in Gioia Tauro
To the 50 workers currently registered in the lists of the Port Agency, another 70 will be added




19/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -3.7%
Container handling grew (+6.3%), but not the weight of containerized cargo (-6.9%)




19/12/2024Navantia signs an agreement to acquire all four Harland & Wolff shipyards
Commitment to safeguarding the thousand jobs, guaranteeing the protection of rights and working conditions




19/12/2024Saipem has been awarded a new offshore contract by Shell in Nigeria
For the Italian company, it is worth about 900 million dollars




19/12/2024Rixi briefly illustrates the port reform
Creation of a publicly controlled company to manage investments and represent the Italian port system




19/12/2024In the third quarter, cargo traffic in French ports decreased by -7.3%
Robust growth in containers (+14.0%). Decrease in other types of loads




18/12/2024Agreement between RFI and RSE for the study of a magnetic levitation freight transport system
Cotana: it will allow goods to be transported at up to one tonne per second throughout Italy




18/12/2024In the first eleven months of 2024, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -2.0%
Both dry goods (-2.1%) and liquid bulk (-2.0%) decreased




18/12/2024Maritime safety, an agreement to simplify verification procedures signed at MIT
Inspection and certification activities may be carried out by specially accredited bodies




18/12/2024Thomas Kazakos will be the next Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping
He will take over from Guy Platten in June




18/12/2024Three years after the inaugural ceremony, construction work began on the new Senegalese port of Ndayane
Investment of 1.2 billion dollars




18/12/2024In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Passengers up +12.0%




18/12/2024Log In acquires an area of 19,600 square meters at the Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci
It is the fourth acquisition in Italy of the Theoreim group company




18/12/2024Fatal accident in the port of Genoa
A 52-year-old Culmv worker died and a colleague was injured. 24 hours of strike proclaimed




18/12/2024Prysmian has been awarded two EPCI contracts with a potential value of €700 million from the French RTE
The laying of about 640 kilometers of land and submarine cargo is planned




18/12/2024Sustained growth in container traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in November
Increases of +15.9% and +20.9% respectively were recorded




17/12/2024Collaboration of Lineas and Hupac in intermodal connections between Belgium and Italy
The Belgian company will provide rail traction, while the Swiss company will take care of intermodal services




17/12/2024Testing of an autonomous harbour tractor in the port of Wilhelmshaven
It will be launched next year by Eurogate, MAFI, ICT Group and Embotech




17/12/2024Assologistica, the application of the Reverse Charge for VAT purposes in the logistics sector is good
The association expressed appreciation for the government's intention to seek authorisation from the EU




17/12/2024A report highlights the progress made in reducing emissions in Tuscan ports
Emissions produced by maritime traffic account for 88.1% of the total




17/12/2024Fincantieri - Sparkle agreement for the protection and surveillance of submarine cables
The two companies will analyze the requirements to improve the safety of the infrastructure




17/12/2024The terminal operator BEST of Barcelona has ordered two new super post-Panamax quay cranes
APM Terminals announces the completion of the works to increase the capacity of the MedPort Tangier terminal




17/12/2024A study by the EU Commission analyses the environmental challenges faced by European ports
Particular attention is paid to supporting initiatives for the sustainability of small and medium-sized ports




17/12/2024The Port of Busan is preparing to end 2024 with a record container traffic of 24.3 million TEUs (+5.0%)
Historical peaks in both import-export volumes and transhipments




17/12/2024HMM will return to transatlantic routes
New Northern Europe-West Coast USA service. Inauguration of an India-Northern Europe line




16/12/2024Wärstilä sells Automation, Navigation and Control System to Swedish investment firm Solix
In 2023, ANCS recorded revenues of €200 million




16/12/2024Port of La Spezia, cruise ships will be able to operate at the Garibaldi Pier despite the works
Simulations carried out at the CETENA center have certified the feasibility of the approaches




16/12/2024Cisl, accelerate the choice of the president of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Necessary to implement the works and investments




16/12/2024CMA CGM will use the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a transhipment hub
Agreement with Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife




16/12/2024The mandate of the EUNAVFOR Atalanta naval mission has been extended until 28 February 2027
Synergies with the maritime operation Aspides will be strengthened




16/12/2024A consortium led by CMA CGM will operate the container terminal at the Lyon River Port
Investments of 40 million euros are planned




16/12/2024The works for the expansion of the container terminal of the port of Koper have been awarded
The works will be completed by the end of 2027




16/12/2024Last month, container traffic at the port of Hong Kong fell by -4.2%
In the first eleven months of 2024, the decline was -5.0%




16/12/2024Accident to two Russian oil tankers near the Kerch Strait
One of the 27 seafarers of the two crews died




16/12/2024Decline in monthly container traffic at the Port of Singapore
In November, more than 3.3 million TEUs were handled (-0.4%)




13/12/2024CLECAT calls for the new Transport Emissions Regulation not to include the entire life cycle of vehicles
In favor of the "well-to-wheel" approach is instead the IRU




13/12/2024Contship Italia dedicates a locomotive to the memory of Cecilia Eckelmann Battistello
The special livery commemorates his life and career




13/12/2024EBRD loan for the expansion of the multipurpose terminals of the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar
Funds up to 65 million euros




13/12/2024Zero Emission Port Alliance report on future electricity demand in ports
The importance of upgrading port electricity infrastructure was underlined




13/12/2024UNCTAD, the degree of connection of Mediterranean ports to the global network of containerized maritime transport services is decreasing
The decrease in connections in Italian ports with the exception of La Spezia and Trieste is generalized




12/12/2024CMA CGM and AD Ports' container terminal inaugurated in the port of Khalifa
The first phase has a traffic capacity of 1.8 million TEUs




12/12/2024The first cabin of the cold ironing system is ready at the Garibaldi Pier in the port of La Spezia
The Port Authority works on the assignment of the electricity supply service and the management and maintenance of the system




12/12/2024Castor Maritime acquires control of MPC Capital
Investment worth 182.8 million euros




12/12/2024Paolo Potestà confirmed as president of ANGOPI
Vice-presidents are Giovanni D'Angelo, Marco Gorin, Ettore Rosalba, Mario Ciampaglia and Alessandro Serra




12/12/2024The Poseidon Principles takes stock of the decarbonisation of shipping, which still has a long way to go
The association's latest annual report highlights the progress made




12/12/2024A criminal case against the leaders of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas has been dismissed
The absolute groundlessness of the crime report has been recognized




12/12/2024In the July-September quarter, the revenues of TUI's cruise division grew by +8.9%
In the entire 2024 financial year, the increase in turnover was +28.1%




12/12/2024Saipem has been awarded two projects for the transport and storage of CO2 in the United Kingdom
Orders worth a total of about 650 million euros




11/12/2024RINA will carry out the pre-FEED study of a carbon capture and storage project in Malaysia
Commissioned by PETRONAS CCS Solutions




11/12/2024The Tuscan Port Community System will also be implemented in Venice
Agreement between the Port Authorities of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea and the Northern Adriatic




11/12/2024MSC has ordered ten new 24,000 TEU containerships from Hengli Heavy Industry
A contract worth over 2.3 billion dollars




11/12/2024The board of directors of the European Network of Maritime Clusters has been renewed
Maire confirmed as president. Vice-presidents are Nathalie Mercier-Perrin, Javier Garat Pérez and Biagio Mazzotta




11/12/2024In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +4.5%
Containerized goods increased by +10.0%




11/12/2024New step for the establishment of the port company pursuant to Article 17 in the port of Gioia Tauro
Meeting of the Local Advisory Commission




11/12/2024Korea will invest nearly $10 billion in the new Jinhae port area in Busan
It will be able to accommodate 30,000 TEU container ships




10/12/2024NATO summit on the security of underwater infrastructure
Countering threats through innovation, technology, detection and monitoring




10/12/2024PSA has completed the acquisition of 85% of the capital of the Polish Loconi
The remaining 15% is in the hands of ATC Cargo




10/12/2024In November, the negative economic trend in revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL continued
Positive percentage change year on year




10/12/2024PSA Italy will close 2024 with a +3% growth in container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Venice
Increases of +4.1% at PSA Genova Pra' and +19.4% at PSA SECH; a decrease of -14.0% at PSA Venice-Vecon




09/12/2024InRail has expanded its operating area to French territory
The company has become fully operational on the Mediterranean Corridor




09/12/2024On Thursday in Venice a conference on the implications of geopolitical crises for ports and maritime transport
It is organized by Ca' Foscari University and the Port Authority of the Northern Adriatic




09/12/2024The moderate growth in the value of world trade in goods continues
The increase for the whole of 2024 is expected to be around +2.7%




09/12/2024Assiterminal presents its proposals to ensure competitiveness and sustainability to the Italian port system
Central issues are those of work, governance, energy transition and digital transition




09/12/202447% of German maritime imports of green hydrogen will be able to pass through the port of Hamburg
The airport will be able to cover 10-18% of total national demand by 2045




09/12/2024In China, the supply of methanol from shore to a ship was carried out for the first time
Load 79.5 tons of fuel in 2.5 hours




09/12/2024In October, ship traffic in the Suez Canal fell by -51.6%
In the first ten months of 2024, the decline was -49.1%




09/12/2024The FMC is asking the Premier Alliance for more information before authorising the VSA
It was supposed to come into force in the US on December 12




06/12/2024The agreement for the renewal of the contract for the logistics, freight transport and shipping sector for the period 2024-2027 has been signed
It provides for salary increases of 230 euros for non-traveling staff and 260 euros for traveling staff




06/12/2024Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the EU ETS is good
Messina: the corrective actions introduced by the European Commission are insufficient




06/12/2024MSC Air Cargo pilots' contract signed
Uiltrasporti, gives particular weight to the fixed part of wages




06/12/2024Uiltrasporti, no to unregulated self-production in ports
Rather - the union pointed out - the fund accompanying the exodus for port workers should be made payable




06/12/2024The American agency FMC launches an investigation into the ban on landing in Spain imposed on three US ships
Hijacked following protests over the alleged presentation of weapons destined for Israel on board




05/12/2024The importance of cold ironing for the reduction of emissions in the port of Marseille-Fos was highlighted
The effect deriving from the new SECA zone is also significant




05/12/2024In November, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +21.5%
Cruise passengers down -46.8%




05/12/2024UNCTAD, a new record in the value of world trade is expected in 2025
2024 is about to end with a record $33 trillion (+3.3%)




05/12/2024Four new electric rubber-tired gantry cranes for the port of Koper
They were ordered by Luka Koper from Konecranes




05/12/2024The Federation of the Sea and Wista Italy sign a memorandum of understanding to promote gender equality
The aim is also to promote the sustainability and development of the maritime sector




05/12/2024A study notes the importance of the CII index for the decarbonization of shipping, as long as it is not limited to "sea travel" alone
Analysis by UCL and UMAS on the reduction of GHG emissions with the reduction of ship waiting times




05/12/2024In the second quarter of 2024, cargo traffic in Belgian ports grew by +2.7%
In the first half of the year, the increase was +1.6%




05/12/2024Shell and Equinor's 50:50 joint venture for the UK offshore market
The expected production for 2025 is over 140,000 barrels of oil per day




04/12/2024FEPORT welcomes Greece's commitment to change its tonnage tax regime
Bonz: We hope that the time for rules based on autonomous decisions and tolerance will come to an end once and for all




04/12/2024Global Ship Lease has purchased four 9,115 TEU containerships with an average age of 8.5 years
Total investment of 274 million dollars




04/12/2024The Cretan port of Suda will be equipped with a maritime station
Investment of 12.29 million euros




04/12/2024MSC Technology expands its headquarters at the Lingotto in Turin and makes new hires
About 2,000 square meters of new spaces have been surveyed




04/12/2024The Federaagenti management team has been completed
The four vice-presidents and the president of the yacht section have been appointed




04/12/2024In the first nine months of this year, the value of Attica's after-tax profit fell by -24.4%
Revenues up by +27.4% following the merger by incorporation of Anek




03/12/2024In the first nine months of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -2.5%
Cruise passengers increased by +5.1%




03/12/2024La Spezia's Zephyr Group acquires Singapore's Twinco and Germany's Carl Baguhn
The two companies operate in the field of spare parts and components for diesel and gas engines




03/12/2024The deed for the rebalancing of the concession held by Venezia Terminal Passeggeri has been signed
Spain: the goal is to "create a 'new normal', which focuses strongly on a medium-high customer segment, with the aim of creating a hub for luxury cruises in Venice"




03/12/2024Rixi, without the revision of the ETS, European maritime fleets will continue to suffer a competitive disadvantage
According to the deputy minister, it is necessary to intervene at the root of the problem




03/12/2024Fincantieri has delivered the new Viking Vela cruise ship to Viking
It can accommodate 998 passengers




03/12/2024Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew in October
Increases of +2.5% and +21.9% respectively were recorded. The decline in cruises continues in both ports




03/12/2024Corsica Sardinia Ferries looking for flight personnel
The profiles sought are different, for the machine, bedroom and kitchen areas




03/12/2024PSA Italy continues to purchase equipment for the Marghera terminal
A contract worth a total of 8.5 million euros for three electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes




03/12/2024The government of Montenegro wants to bring the port of Adria back under state control
It will evaluate the possible acquisition of the majority stake in the Turkish Global Ports Holding




02/12/2024New Eastern Mediterranean - Adriatic service via Malta of CMA CGM
It will have a weekly frequency




02/12/2024Agreement for the digital integration of the systems of the FS Logistics Hub and the Port Authority of Western Liguria
The goal is greater competitiveness of rail and intermodal transport with the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado




02/12/2024The board of directors of Wista Italy has been renewed
Costanza Musso confirmed as president




02/12/2024Brussels approves state aid for 1.9 billion euros to the German railway company DB Cargo
Germany has committed to divest the company's activities and assets




02/12/2024Maersk completes orders to three shipyards for 20 new container carriers
Orders for six 17,000 TEU and two 9,000 TEU ships in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Hanwha Ocean and New Times Shipbuilding have ordered six units of 15,000 TEUs each




02/12/2024Chinese seaports handled record cargo traffic for the month of October
Containers amounted to over 24.4 million TEUs (+6.2%)
FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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