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Hapag-Lloyd secures one of Le Havre’s three container terminals
13 Marzo 2025 - The German shipping company has acquired, through its subsidiary Hanseatic Global Terminals, a 60% stake in Cnmp Lh, the company operating the Atlantique container terminal, one of the three terminals at the port of Le Havre.
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Collision between oil tanker and container ship in the North Sea
10 Marzo 2025 - On the morning of 10 March 2025, a collision occurred between the Swedish oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the container ship Solong, both of which subsequently caught fire. The crews of both vessels were rescued, with one seafarer taken to hospital.
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Houthi threaten renewed action against cargo ships
10 Marzo 2025 - On 10 March 2025, the Houthi threatened to resume attacks on commercial vessels from 11 March unless Israel reopens humanitarian access to Gaza.
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CMA CGM to invest twenty billion in the USA
10 Marzo 2025 - The French group CMA CGM has announced its intention to invest twenty billion dollars in US transport and logistics, a sector in which it has been operating for 35 years and currently employs 15,000 people. Meanwhile, its container fleet has surpassed that of Maersk.
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Container freight rates between Asia and Europe slow their decline
6 Marzo 2025 - March 2025 has begun with a sharp slowdown in the decline of container freight rates between China and Europe, a trend that had marked the early weeks of the year. In some cases, rates have even increased, with those on the Shanghai-Rotterdam route rising by two percent. Meanwhile, trans-Pacific rates remain in the red.
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A study on Europe’s rivers and navigable canals
6 Marzo 2025 - By the end of 2025, the Cristal project, funded by the European Commission, will conclude its mission to develop solutions aimed at increasing the volume of goods transported via European waterways by twenty percent while enhancing their reliability, particularly in light of climate change.
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The details of Hutchison Ports’ sale to the BlackRock-MSC Consortium
6 Marzo 2025 - The sale of Hutchison Ports' assets to the consortium formed by Blackstone, GIP, and Terminal Investment (MSC) represents the largest transaction in the world of container port terminals and also carries significant geopolitical implications. Through this acquisition, MSC has become the leading global terminal operator.
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Cma Cgm warns of risks from US tariffs
5 Marzo 2025 - Presenting the 2024 financial results, Cma Cgm’s chief financial officer warned of the risks posed by the implementation of US tariffs on global container shipping, which could severely impact maritime companies.
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BlackRock, GIP and MSC acquire both ports of the Panama Canal
4 Marzo 2025 - On 4 March 2025, a consortium comprising the American investment fund BlackRock, the Swiss shipping company MSC and Global Infrastructure Partners signed an agreement with CK Hutchison Holdings to acquire the management of Panama's Balboa and Cristobal ports.
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US tariffs on Chinese ships may increase congestion and costs
3 Marzo 2025 - The recent announcement by Trump to impose a one-million-dollar entry fee for Chinese ships docking at US ports could lead to congestion and rising transport costs, according to research by Xeneta.
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Container ship reliability stable at the start of 2025
3 Marzo 2025 - The Global Liner Performance report released by Sea-Intelligence on 26 February 2025 indicates that in the first weeks of the year, container ship reliability on global routes remains stable, albeit at relatively low levels.
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French port strikes continue into March 2025
3 Marzo 2025 - The mobilisation of French dockworkers against pension reform will continue into March 2025, following a series of strike days in January and February at major ports, causing delays in container transport.
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Msc container ship damaged by missiles in Odessa
2 Marzo 2025 - On 1 March 2025, a Russian missile attack on the port of Odessa also damaged the container ship Msc Levante F, further increasing the risks associated with commercial navigation in that area of the Black Sea.
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Container rates China-Europe stable, but drop sharply China-US
28 Febbraio 2025 - In the final week of February 2025, average spot rates for container shipping remained relatively stable on routes between China and Europe, with a slight negative variation, while they plummeted by double digits on routes between China and the United States.
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Maersk closed 2024 with strong growth
28 Febbraio 2025 - The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group has announced that 2024 concluded as the third-best financial year in its history, marking a solid performance across all business sectors, including container shipping. Supported by sustained demand and high freight rates, the company recorded a significant increase in profitability.
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Container traffic increases in Rotterdam in 2024
26 Febbraio 2025 - In 2024, the Port of Rotterdam recorded a slight decline in total tonnage, but container volumes rose by 2.8% compared to the previous year.
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.
