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The Italian Court of Auditors halts Trieste-based company Psc Newco
15 Aprile 2025 - The Italian Corte dei Conti (Court of Auditors) has issued a negative opinion on the establishment of the joint venture company Pcs Newco, proposed by the Port Authority of Trieste to manage the digital platform Sinfomar. The ruling cites a lack of justification, financial analysis and transparency in the tender process.
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Msc could acquire Hutchison ports, except for Panama
14 Aprile 2025 - According to reports by Bloomberg on 14 April 2024, Terminal Investment, a company controlled by Msc, is expected to take over Hutchison Ports' terminals, with the exception of the two located in Panama, which are set to be acquired by BlackRock.
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Tariff war hits US importers too
14 Aprile 2025 - The ongoing tariff war between the United States and China is affecting trade and transport operators on both sides of the Pacific. On the American side, many importers lack the liquidity to pay the import tariffs.
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A new Gemini route to the Far East begins from Vado Ligure
14 Aprile 2025 - At the Vado Gateway terminal in Savona, the container ship Maersk Camden has arrived, marking the launch of the new Gemini ME2/AE11 service to the Far East. The facility also records a new milestone in container handling.
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Container freight rates climbing ahead of US-China tariff deadline
10 Aprile 2025 - Container shipping rates are rebounding and climbing in the days leading up to the introduction of new US tariffs. Between Shanghai and Rotterdam, rates have increased by four percent.
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Grimaldi orders nine ro-pax vessels in China for Mediterranean and Baltic routes
10 Aprile 2025 - In early April 2025, Grimaldi placed an order with the Chinese shipyard China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for nine next-generation ro-pax vessels to serve routes in the Mediterranean and the Baltic.
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Two tonnes of cocaine discovered on container ship in Livorno
9 Aprile 2025 - The Guardia di Finanza and Customs authorities in Livorno have uncovered a shipment of two tonnes of pure cocaine in a container unloaded from the vessel Mersin Express.
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The Brazilian port of Açu grows thanks to US tariffs
9 Aprile 2025 - The counter-tariffs imposed by China on American goods are boosting Brazilian exports to the Asian country. The port of Açu, the nation’s main hub for petroleum products, is becoming a strategic gateway and is investing to increase its capacity.
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Genoa Ente Bacini celebrates a century of service
9 Aprile 2025 - On 4 April 2025, the Genoa Ente Bacini marked one hundred years of operation by setting its sights firmly on the future of ship repair. Major modernisation projects are already in the pipeline.
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Container terminal concessions in Panama under scrutiny
8 Aprile 2025 - An investigation by Panama’s Court of Auditors is uncovering serious irregularities in the management of the country's ports by Panama Ports, casting new doubts over the sale of Hutchison Ports to the BlackRock-MSC consortium
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Chinese antitrust authority launches probe into Hutchison Ports sale
7 Aprile 2025 - The planned sale of Hutchison Ports terminals has become more complex following the launch of an investigation by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation. The signing of the contract remains on hold.
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Psa increased containers and revenue in 2024
7 Aprile 2025 - Singaporean terminal operator Psa has surpassed, for the first time in 2024, the threshold of 100 million TEUs handled across its facilities, recording an 8.9% increase in revenue. However, it also experienced a drop in net profit.
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Step forward for logistics at the Italian port of Manfredonia
7 Aprile 2025 - Work has begun to revitalise logistics at the Italian poert Porto Alti Fondali in Manfredonia. The old conveyor belts are being dismantled to make a 50,000-square-metre area accessible, and plans are in place to reactivate the railway link.
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Container freight rates surge across the Pacific
3 Aprile 2025 - In the final week of March and the beginning of April 2025, container shipping rates rose along the China–United States route, while continuing to decline on routes to and from Europe. The potential impact of new US tariffs remains uncertain.
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US tariffs do not apply to goods already in transit
3 Aprile 2025 - The tariffs announced by President Trump on 3 April 2025 will come into effect in two phases, from 5 to 9 April 2025, and will not apply to goods already en route. Here is a detailed look at how the duties will be applied and the possible exemptions.
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ANALYSIS | Freight rates at a standstill in anticipation of US tariffs
2 Aprile 2025 - The tariffs announced by President Trump are creating uncertainty for freight forwarders, but Xeneta reports no immediate increase in sea or air freight rates. However, the situation may change once the tariffs are confirmed.
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.
