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Seizure of 2.4 tonnes of cocaine at London container terminal
1 Luglio 2025 - A joint operation by the UK Border Force and terminal operator DP World has led to the seizure of a shipment of 2.4 tonnes of cocaine unloaded at the London Gateway container terminal.
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Colossal tax fraud on Chinese imports uncovered at Piraeus
30 Giugno 2025 - The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has concluded Operation Calypso, an international investigation into a massive fraud scheme involving customs duties and VAT on Chinese imports via the Greek port of Piraeus. The financial damage is estimated at over 700 million euros.
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Container ship PL Germany detained in Genoa
27 Giugno 2025 - During an inspection in June 2025, the Genoa Coast Guard discovered several serious technical deficiencies aboard the container ship PL Germany, leading to its administrative detention. The vessel, which has been in service for twenty-two years, was allowed to resume its voyage following the completion of necessary repairs.
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Strikes continue at Benelux ports
27 Giugno 2025 - On 25 June 2025, dockworkers at the port of Antwerp-Bruges staged a strike, extending a wave of industrial action that has been affecting Benelux ports since late April, resulting in increased congestion and the diversion of some vessels.
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Sharp decline in Pacific container freight rates during the third week of June
26 Giugno 2025 - The third week of June 2025 confirms the sharp downward trend in spot container shipping rates between China and the United States, while those bound for Europe show a slight increase. Transatlantic rates remain stable.
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Grendi Group’s fourth ro-ro vessel docks in Cagliari
26 Giugno 2025 - In June 2025, the fourth ro-ro vessel of the Grendi Group arrived in Cagliari, set to strengthen the links between the Sardinian port and the mainland under the name Grendi Star. The ship features a 2,800-metre linear garage.
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Euronext announces futures on ocean container freight rates
26 Giugno 2025 - Euronext is bringing to Europe the first derivatives contracts on container freight rates, designed to manage volatility and risks within the global supply chain. These contracts will be traded through the Amsterdam Commodity Derivatives Market.
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Project unveiled for Molo VIII at the port of Trieste
25 Giugno 2025 - The Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Orientale has presented the plan for the multifunctional terminal Molo VIII at the port of Trieste, which will now be subject to public debate. The facility will include a ro-ro terminal, a container terminal and a rail terminal.
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Water shortage on German inland waterways remains a persistent problem
25 Giugno 2025 - The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be another difficult season for German inland navigation, as water levels in the country’s waterways during May and June remain below seasonal averages. This reduction is limiting freight transport capacity and driving up costs.
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Car carrier Morning Midas sinks in the Pacific
24 Giugno 2025 - On 23 June 2025, the car carrier Morning Midas sank in the northern Pacific Ocean, three weeks after a fire broke out in one of its garages. On board were 350 tonnes of fuel and three thousand vehicles.
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Port congestion in northern Europe increases in June 2025
23 Giugno 2025 - In the first half of 2025, port congestion in northern Europe has shown a steady rise, driven by strikes, restructuring of container shipping alliances and broader geopolitical tensions. The trend reflects a wider global crisis affecting the container logistics sector.
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A technological transition is needed for commercial navigation
20 Giugno 2025 - The growing number of serious interferences with satellite and radio signals used in navigation, especially in regions affected by conflict, calls for a technological leap, one that could be made through artificial intelligence and computer vision.
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Risks and consequences of the closure of Hormuz
20 Giugno 2025 - The conflict between Israel and Iran is escalating rapidly, and on 19 June 2025, Tehran threatened to "shut down" the Strait of Hormuz, with serious repercussions for the transport of goods and energy products.
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Container freight rates between China and Europe rise in mid-June 2025
19 Giugno 2025 - The phase of volatility and uncertainty in container shipping freight rates continues, with mid-June 2025 seeing a renewed rise on routes between China and Europe, while rates decline between China and the United States. Stability is observed in westbound transatlantic traffic.
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Strong suspicions of satellite interference in tanker collision in the Strait of Hormuz
18 Giugno 2025 - On 17 June 2025, the oil tankers Front Eagle and Adalynn collided near Fujairah, close to the Strait of Hormuz. This area is affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and there is suspicion that the crash may have been caused by satellite navigation interference. Traffic through the strait has plummeted, and oil prices are rising.
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Second container ship fire in Kerala
18 Giugno 2025 - On 12 June 2025, a fire broke out inside a container aboard the vessel Interasia Tenacity while it was sailing off the Indian coast. It is the second such incident in just a few days in the area, prompting the Indian government to consider tightening inspections on cargo ships. The container ship MSC Manasa F has been detained in the port of Vizhinjam.
Brevi dal mondo
Dfds potenzia nel Baltico - Alleanza ferroviaria a Rotterdam - Evoluzione digitale di FS Logistix - Preoccupazione per la chiusura di Tarvisio
Podcast K44
Cronaca
17 camionisti arrestati a Savona per furto di gasolio
Un’indagine della Guardia di Finanza nel deposito fiscale carburanti di Vado Ligure ha coinvolto diciassette autotrasportatori, col sequestro di oltre 3.700 litri di gasolio. Il prodotto veniva sottratto durante il carico e rivenduto fuori circuito a prezzi inferiori.
Normativa
Videocast K44
Aereo
Il cargo aereo italiano punta verso l’intelligenza artificiale
Il 51% delle imprese del cargo aereo italiano ha già adottato soluzioni d’intelligenza artificiale o avviato progetti pilota, una quota destinata a salire al 77% nei prossimi tre anni. È quanto emerge dall’ottavo Convegno Osservatorio Cargo Aereo organizzato da Anama.
Ferrovia
Nuovo collegamento ferroviario Bologna-Marcianise
FS Logistix e Anita attivano un nuovo servizio ferroviario intermodale tra Bologna e Marcianise, estendibile fino a Catania con una sola prenotazione. L’iniziativa nasce in risposta all’aumento del costo del carburante e punta a ridurre emissioni e costi operativi.
Persone
La proprietà di Msc passa da Gianluigi Aponte ai figli Alexa e Diego
Il 13 aprile 2026 Mediterranean Shipping Company ha annunciato uno storico passaggio di generazione: la proprietà passa dal fondatore Gainluigi Aponte, che resta presidente esecutivo ai figli Alexa e Diego, che sono rispettivamente presidente e Cfo del Gruppo.
