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13 tons of cocaine discovered at Algeciras port
8 Novembre 2024 - Spanish authorities have uncovered a massive shipment of drugs arriving from Ecuador. Thirteen tons of cocaine were hidden in a container filled with bananas, surpassing any previous seizure.
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Four scenarios for container shipping amid the Red Sea crisis
8 Novembre 2024 - Boston Consulting Group has conducted a study on the potential developments of the Red Sea crisis for container shipping, outlining four scenarios that range from a rapid end to the Houthi attacks to an escalation of the conflict across the entire Arabian Peninsula.
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Strong surge in container freight rates between China and Europe
7 Novembre 2024 - In the first week of November 2024, spot freight rates for maritime container transport between China and Europe experienced a significant increase. The rate for the Shanghai-Genoa route rose by 21%, surpassing the $4,000 mark for a 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU).
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Two Milan rail terminals join Genoa’s Simplified Logistics Zone
7 Novembre 2024 - The Lombardy Region has integrated the Milan intermodal terminals of Melzo and Milano Smistamento into Genoa's Simplified Logistics Zone.
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Storm Dana halts Barcelona’s port and airport
4 Novembre 2024 - After striking the Valencia area hard, the storm triggered by an isolated high-altitude depression reached Catalonia on November 4, 2024, causing a shutdown of operations at Barcelona's port and airport.
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The Genoa Multipurpose Terminal opens for reassignment
4 Novembre 2024 - A ruling by Italy's Council of State that deems Spinelli's use of the concession for Genoa Port Terminal as irregular has opened the possibility for a reassignment. Grimaldi has already announced its interest.
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Xeneta reassures shippers on container freight rate hike
31 Ottobre 2024 - Shipping lines are attempting to increase spot rates for container freight, but according to Xeneta, European importers shouldn't be intimidated. The market intelligence platform reports that the general market trend remains downward, despite the carriers' efforts.
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Container rates rebound at the end of October 2024
31 Ottobre 2024 - In the final week of October 2024, average spot rates for container shipping have started rising again after three months of decline, showing a double-digit increase on the route between Shanghai and Genoa.
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CMA CGM boosts container operations in Morocco
31 Ottobre 2024 - CMA CGM will strengthen the container terminal at the port of Nador, located on Morocco's Mediterranean coast, in collaboration with Marsa Maroc. The goal is to achieve an annual handling capacity of 1.2 million TEUs.
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Houthi attacks on cargo ships continue
31 Ottobre 2024 - On October 28, 2024, the Houthis claimed responsibility for three attacks on ships, including two container vessels, in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. Maersk denied involvement of its ship. Russia is accused of providing targeting data.
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European ports concerned about new EU budget
30 Ottobre 2024 - The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed concerns over the European Commission's proposed budget reform, calling for a dedicated transport instrument as an essential condition to strengthen the European economy.
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Nearly 800 kg of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro
29 Ottobre 2024 - The Guardia di Finanza and the Customs Agency have dealt another blow to Calabria's drug traffickers: at the port of Gioia Tauro, authorities intercepted two containers with cocaine hidden among pineapple juice and sesame sacks. The estimated value of the seized drugs stands at €120 million.
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Nearly 800 kg of cocaine seized at Gioia Tauro port
26 Ottobre 2024 - The Guardia di Finanza and the Customs Agency strike again against Calabrian drug traffickers: at the port of Gioia Tauro, they intercepted two containers with cocaine hidden among pineapple juice and sesame sacks. The value of the seized drugs is estimated at 120 million euros.
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Container freight rates continue to decline in third week of October 2024
24 Ottobre 2024 - The container shipping sector continues to record a drop in average spot rates to and from Asia, according to the Drewry WCI index, published on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The steepest decline is observed between Shanghai and Rotterdam, while rates from Rotterdam to New York show significant growth.
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Grain de Sail builds sailing container ship
24 Ottobre 2024 - The French company Grain de Sail is building its third sail-powered cargo ship, a container vessel with a capacity of 200 TEU, which will begin sailing across the Atlantic in 2027, becoming the largest of its kind powered by wind.
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Gnv renews ferry fleet with ro-pax Polaris
24 Ottobre 2024 - On October 24, 2024, Gnv announced that the ro-pax Polaris is ready to leave the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International to join the Italian fleet. The vessel will be operational in the Mediterranean by January 2025.
Brevi dal mondo
Dfds potenzia nel Baltico - Alleanza ferroviaria a Rotterdam - Evoluzione digitale di FS Logistix - Preoccupazione per la chiusura di Tarvisio
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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
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Aereo
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.
