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Dp World expands logistics operations in Europe with Swissterminal acquisition
21 Marzo 2025 - The Arab terminal giant Dp World is strengthening its presence in European container handling and logistics by acquiring the entire share capital of Swissterminal Holding, a company operating across Switzerland, France, and southern Germany.
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Global container port activity rises in January 2025
21 Marzo 2025 - Data from Drewry Ports and Terminals Insight indicates that global container throughput at ports increased in January 2025, although analysts forecast a slowdown in the near term.
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Slight decline in container freight rates in the third week of March 2025
20 Marzo 2025 - The World Container Index, published by Drewry on 20 March 2025, shows a continued weekly decrease in maritime container freight rates, although less pronounced than in the previous week.
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Genoa’s Psa terminals certified against corruption
20 Marzo 2025 - The Genoa-based port terminals Psa Sech and Psa Genova Pra’ have been awarded the Iso 37001 certification by the independent body Sgs, strengthening ethical standards and transparency in the transport sector.
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The port of Civitavecchia expands with two new docks
19 Marzo 2025 - On 18 March 2025, the Port System Authority of the Northern Central Tyrrhenian Sea announced that it had taken delivery of the two new docks, 33 and 34, at the port of Civitavecchia ahead of the scheduled deadline.
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La Spezia Container Terminal fully operational again
19 Marzo 2025 - Contship Italia has announced that La Spezia Container Terminal has completed the consolidation work on the Fornelli Est berth, restoring the terminal to full operational capacity. Higher-capacity cranes will be installed.
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Spot container shipping rates decline
19 Marzo 2025 - Xeneta's data reveal that average spot rates for container shipping are falling across all routes, and this trend could continue throughout 2025.
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Drug trafficking ring dismantled at the port of Catania
18 Marzo 2025 - The Italian Guardia di Finanza has completed an operation that has dismantled a drug trafficking network importing cocaine through the port of Catania. Assets worth 7.7 million euros have been seized, and six individuals have been arrested.
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Beijing scrutinises the sale of Hutchison Ports
18 Marzo 2025 - Chinese authorities are reportedly examining the agreement for the sale of Hutchison Ports to the consortium formed by BlackRock and MSC, confirming speculation about Beijing’s displeasure over the transaction.
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Grimaldi Group completes hybrid ro-ro GG5G fleet
18 Marzo 2025 - On 14 March 2025, the Grimaldi Group took delivery of the fourteenth and final hybrid ro-ro vessel of the GG5G class, which has been named Eco Napoli and will be deployed on the route linking Turkish ports to Trieste.
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Tarros resumes container transport between Italy and Spain
18 Marzo 2025 - The Tarros Group has introduced the container ship Vento di Levante on the route between Italy and Spain, with weekly calls. From 2027, it will also deploy its own vessels alongside the chartered one.
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Strikes suspended in French ports from 18 to 20 March 2025
17 Marzo 2025 - The French dockworkers' union Fnpd Cgt has suspended the 72-hour strike planned in ports across France from 18 to 20 March 2025, following a meeting with the government and employers' associations. The future of the mobilisation will be decided on 25 March.
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Conflict reignites in the Red Sea
17 Marzo 2025 - In mid-March 2025, weapons once again took centre stage in the Red Sea. The United States launched attacks on Yemen's capital and Houthi positions, prompting a swift response as the group resumed launching projectiles at ships.
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Us regulator Fmc investigates maritime transport in global straits
17 Marzo 2025 - The United States Federal Maritime Commission has launched an inquiry into potential restrictions on the passage of vessels through the world's major straits. The investigation aims to assess the impact of regulations and practices enforced by foreign governments.
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Chinese criticism of CK Hutchison’s port terminal sale
17 Marzo 2025 - A Chinese newspaper close to the government has strongly criticised the sale of the terminal operator Hutchison Ports to the consortium formed by BlackRock and MSC, arguing that it could harm China's national interests.
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Maersk to invest five billion dollars in India
17 Marzo 2025 - Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has announced a five-billion-dollar investment in transport and logistics infrastructure in India, with a focus on expanding container capacity at the ports of Pipavav and Vadhavan.
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.
