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Global container freight rates rise in mid-December 2025
22 Dicembre 2025 - The World Container Index readings on average spot container shipping rates released by Drewry on 18 December 2025 show an increase across all routes, with the sharpest gains on those between China and the United States.
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EU Commission probes Terminal Catalunya acquisition
22 Dicembre 2025 - The European Commission has suspended the acquisition of Terminal Catalunya by TIL (MSC) and Hutchison Ports, which operates in the port of Barcelona, pending the outcome of an investigation into possible anti-competitive effects.
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Standoff between China and the US over CK Hutchison terminals
18 Dicembre 2025 - The sale of CK Hutchison Group’s port terminals to the MSC–BlackRock consortium remains stalled and is becoming more complicated, as China is demanding not only Cosco’s entry but also a dominant role. The proposal has been rejected by both MSC–BlackRock and Washington.
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MSC favoured in bid for Zim
18 Dicembre 2025 - MSC has entered the race to acquire Israeli shipping company Zim, where Hapag-Lloyd is already a contender. Meanwhile, Zim’s board has rejected the proposal put forward by its CEO Eli Glickman and entrepreneur Rami Ungar.
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Investigation in France into potential cyberattacks on a ferry
17 Dicembre 2025 - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged cyber-espionage involving the GNV Fantastic ferry while it was docked in the port of Sète. French, Italian and Latvian authorities are involved, with checks under way on the ship’s IT systems and one crew member currently in custody.
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New electric container cranes at PSA Genoa Pra’
17 Dicembre 2025 - In mid-December 2025 PSA Italy took delivery of six new electric yard cranes at the Genoa Pra’ container terminal as part of the equipment renewal plan launched in 2018, aimed at reducing emissions and increasing operational capacity.
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Shanghai–Genoa container freight above $3,000
15 Dicembre 2025 - In the second week of December 2025, average spot container freight rates continued to rise between China and Europe while declining on the China–US routes. The peak was recorded on the Shanghai–Genoa route, which moved above $3,000 per feu.
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Grendi extends its Tunis container route to Tuscany
11 Dicembre 2025 - The joint Grendi–Maersk service carrying containers from the Tunisian port of Rades to Cagliari now continues from the Sardinian port to Marina di Carrara, with the option of further inland transport.
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Italian court halts sale of five Moby ferries
10 Dicembre 2025 - The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) suspended in early December 2025 the sale of five Moby ferries to the MSC Group via Shipping Agency Services, upholding an appeal filed by Grimaldi. The case will be examined again at a forthcoming hearing.
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Maersk and MSC compete in Vietnam
8 Dicembre 2025 - The rivalry between the two leading container carriers is focused on Vietnam’s Lach Huyen port and the emerging hubs of Can Gio and Danang, with direct implications for the country’s position on Asian trade lanes.
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The container market is split: the illusion of a US rebound versus Europe’s solid footing
8 Dicembre 2025 - The latest container shipping data released by Xeneta on 4 December 2025 reveal a stark contrast: while spot rates to the United States show a tentative recovery that conceals a double-digit monthly drop, the Mediterranean market is surging thanks to strict capacity discipline. And on the horizon, the Suez question returns.
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First LNG bunkering in the port of Genoa
5 Dicembre 2025 - GNV and Axpo completed the bio-LNG refuelling of the vessel GNV Virgo in early December 2025, marking the first bunkering of an Italian long-distance LNG-powered ferry deployed on a scheduled route.
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Jump in container freight rates between Shanghai and Europe
4 Dicembre 2025 - The latest weekly survey of average spot container freight rates published by Drewry on 4 December 2025 shows an increase across all routes out of China, with a peak of 15 per cent on the Shanghai–Genoa corridor.
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Hapag-Lloyd considers acquiring Zim
4 Dicembre 2025 - According to Israeli media, German carrier Hapag-Lloyd has submitted a preliminary offer to take a stake in Zim Integrated Shipping Services, but it will have to contend with an internal takeover bid.
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Aponte buys five Moby ferries
4 Dicembre 2025 - The sale of five Moby ferries to repay the financing granted in 2023 by MSC has closed with their transfer to MSC itself for €229.9 million. Two vessels will be leased back to the Onorato group. The fate of the seafarers remains to be clarified.
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Psa Italy to handle more than 2 million teu in 2025
3 Dicembre 2025 - Psa Italy is set to close 2025 with throughput exceeding two million teu, accounting for 25% of all volumes handled across Italy’s gateway terminals. Investment continues in sustainability and equipment modernisation.
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Camionista arrestato in Lazio per il trasporto di hashish
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Swissport accelera sul cargo aereo a Malpensa
In cinque mesi, i volumi giornalieri movimentati nella cargocity di Malpensa da Swisscom hanno raggiunto le cento tonnellate, dalla nove della fase iniziale.
Ferrovia
Il traforo ferroviario del Frejus ha 155 anni e li dimostra tutti
Il 26 dicembre 2025 il traforo ferroviario del Frejus compirà 155 anni. Un’occasione per fare il punto dello scavo della galleria di base della nuova linea ferroviaria.
Persone
Paolo Guidi eletto presidente di Assologistica
L’assemblea generale di Assologistica ha eletto Paolo Guidi nuovo presidente e ha rinnova la squadra dei vicepresidenti, con attenzione a investimenti, regole e sviluppo industriale della logistica.
