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508-TEU container ship capsizes in Turkey’s Ambarli port
30 Dicembre 2024 - On 23 December 2024, the 508-TEU container ship Amnah capsized at Turkey's Ambarli Port (Istanbul) during loading operations, reportedly due to improper weight distribution of containers on board.
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The port of Trieste withstands geopolitical turbulence
27 Dicembre 2024 - In the first eleven months of 2024, the Port of Trieste recorded a 6.42% increase in cargo tonnage compared to the same period the previous year. While container traffic saw a slight decline, the number of full containers rose.
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Russian cargo ship Ursa Maior sinks in the Western Mediterranean
24 Dicembre 2024 - The Russian ro-ro cargo vessel Ursa Maior has sunk in the western Mediterranean following an explosion in its engine room. Fourteen crew members were rescued, but two remain missing. The ship was reportedly tasked with evacuating equipment from Russian bases in Syria, although questions remain about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Slight decline in container freight rates between Asia and Europe
20 Dicembre 2024 - After a sharp rise followed by a slowdown, container shipping rates between Asia and Europe experienced a slight decline in the second week of December 2024, while rates on Asia-to-US routes surged.
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Digitalisation alliance between Venice and Livorno
13 Dicembre 2024 - The Port System Authorities governing the ports of Venice and Livorno have signed an agreement to implement the Port Community System digital platform, already in use at the Tuscan port, at the Venetian hub.
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Container freight rates between Asia and Europe slow their growth
12 Dicembre 2024 - After two weeks of double-digit increases, the average spot rates for container shipping between Asia and Europe have experienced a sharp deceleration in the first week of December 2024, although they remain in positive territory.
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New grain terminal to be built in Gdańsk
12 Dicembre 2024 - The Polish government has announced the construction of a new terminal dedicated to the storage and distribution of grain at the Port of Gdańsk. The facility, expected to become operational in 2026, aims to meet the increasing demand for grain transportation that has arisen in the wake of the war in Ukraine.
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Risk of strikes looms over US East Coast ports
11 Dicembre 2024 - Following a recent agreement at the US West Coast ports, labour tensions are rising on the East Coast. Negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) have stalled over the issue of automation, while container traffic surges.
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PSA invests €900 million in Genoa Pra’ Terminal upgrade
10 Dicembre 2024 - The CEO of PSA Italy has announced the container handling figures for its Italian terminals and unveiled a €900 million investment plan to modernise the Genoa Pra’ terminal.
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Combined road-sea transport service between Trieste and Damietta launched
10 Dicembre 2024 - On 4 December 2024, Danish shipping company DFDS inaugurated a new ro-ro transport service for semi-trailers between Trieste and the Egyptian port of Damietta. From the Trieste terminal, the cargo units are distributed across Europe.
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Rijeka port hit by ransomware cyberattack
9 Dicembre 2024 - On 2 December, Luka Rijeka, the Croatian company managing the Port of Rijeka, suffered a ransomware cyberattack. According to the company, the attack did not cause significant damage or disrupt operations.
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Explosion on cargo vessel Isa Star in the Red Sea
5 Dicembre 2024 - On the morning of 5 December 2024, an explosion occurred aboard the multipurpose vessel Isa Star while it was sailing in the Red Sea. The ship had departed from Jeddah and was en route to Batam, Indonesia.
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Double-digit surge in container freight rates between China and Europe
5 Dicembre 2024 - After a period of slight decline, the peak season for container shipping is signalling a double-digit increase in rates between China and Europe in late November and early December 2024. Spot rates for the Shanghai-Genoa route have climbed back above $5,000 per forty-foot equivalent unit (feu).
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GNV continues construction of LNG-fuelled ferries
5 Dicembre 2024 - In November 2024, Guangzhou Shipyard International carried out the technical launch of the first GNV ferry powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and began construction of the fourth.
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MSC expands at Lingotto in Turin, hiring 150 new employees
4 Dicembre 2024 - MSC Group's technology division has announced the acquisition of 2,000 square metres at Lingotto in Turin, alongside a recruitment drive for 150 IT professionals. The expansion plan aims to increase the workforce to 800 by 2025.
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PSA Italy orders three electric cranes for Venice Terminal
3 Dicembre 2024 - PSA Italy has placed an order for three E-RTG electric cranes to sustainably enhance the Vecon-PSA Venice container terminal at the Port of Venice. The cranes are expected to be operational by 2026.
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17 camionisti arrestati a Savona per furto di gasolio
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Dhl amplia capacità aerea Asia Europa
Dhl Global Forwarding annuncia nuovi voli settimanali tra Asia ed Europa tra Shanghai e Lipsia e tra Hong Kong e Liegi con Boeing 777F. L’integrazione con Dhl Express aumenta capacità, affidabilità e flessibilità lungo uno dei principali corridoi globali.
Ferrovia
Rail Cargo potenzia collegamento Villach-Desio
Dal 2026 due collegamenti settimanali Rail Cargo tra Villach e Desio, con transito in un giorno. Il servizio intermodale s’inserisce nel network Villach-Italy, potenziando i flussi tra Europa centrale e distretti industriali del Nord Italia.
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.
