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188 Kilograms of cocaine discovered at the Port of Naples
26 Agosto 2024 - Law enforcement officers from the Naples Police Department, in collaboration with Customs Agency officials, have uncovered and seized a shipment of 188 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a container that had arrived at the port aboard a ship from South America.
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Gioia Tauro container terminal welcomes 18 new straddle carriers
23 Agosto 2024 - The MedCenter Container Terminal at the port of Gioia Tauro continues its expansion and modernization efforts with the arrival of 18 new hybrid straddle carriers in August 2024.
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MSC orders eighteen LNG-powered container ships
22 Agosto 2024 - The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has placed an order for eighteen new LNG-powered container ships, marking a significant expansion of its fleet.
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The judicial saga of the Genoa breakwater project continues in the EU
22 Agosto 2024 - The ruling by Italy's Council of State, which upheld the legitimacy of the tender outcome for the construction of the new Genoa breakwater, has not put an end to the controversy, as the European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating potential bid-rigging.
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Hypotheses and consequences of the explosion on the YM Mobility containership
21 Agosto 2024 - The explosion of a container aboard the YM Mobility at the Chinese port of Ningbo could have severe repercussions on intercontinental shipping. Early theories about the causes are emerging.
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Gradual decline in container freight rates in Mid-August 2024
21 Agosto 2024 - The World Container Index data released by Drewry on August 15, 2024, confirms the gradual decline in spot freight rates for maritime container transport, with a 2% drop in the China-Europe route.
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PSA Italy publishes 2023 Sustainability Report
13 Agosto 2024 - PSA Italy has unveiled its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting key achievements during a year marked by global challenges. Among the standout milestones are the arrival of 24,000 TEU container ships at the Genoa Pra’ terminal, the renewal of the Venice terminal concession, and a significant increase in handled volumes.
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Italian Government allocates €35 million for Civitavecchia port development
13 Agosto 2024 - The Italian government has allocated €35 million for the acquisition and redevelopment of the "Civitavecchia-Port Fiumaretta Tourist Convergence Hub" area, as well as for the creation of a new access road to the port. Additionally, the administrative court (Tar) has upheld the tender for the electrification of the port's docks.
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Record month for container shipping from China, but the peak may have been reached
12 Agosto 2024 - Container shipping from China to North America and Northern Europe reached record volumes in June, driven by heightened demand due to concerns over the conflict in the Red Sea. However, recent indicators suggest that this demand may have already peaked.
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Container ship explodes in Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
9 Agosto 2024 - On the afternoon of August 9, a powerful explosion occurred on the container ship YM Mobility while it was docked at the Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan. Smoke was seen emerging from a container before the blast.
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First car carrier from China with Stellantis cars sets sail
9 Agosto 2024 - On July 30, 2024, the Viking Queen car carrier departed from the port of Shanghai, embarking on a historic journey to Europe with the first shipment of electric vehicles produced in China through a joint venture with Stellantis.
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Container shipping rates between China and Europe decline in early August 2024
8 Agosto 2024 - In the first week of August 2024, container shipping rates between China and Europe decreased by 3% for Rotterdam and 4% for Genoa.
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Genoa’s new pilot tower cap
7 Agosto 2024 - Eleven years after the collapse of the pilot tower at the port of Genoa, the top of the new one, designed by Renzo Piano, has been completed. The highest point will be the antenna, reaching 95 meters.
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Israeli Authorities detain cargo ship in Haifa due to unsanitary conditions
6 Agosto 2024 - Israeli authorities have detained the Turkish cargo ship Serafina at the port of Haifa following an inspection by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) for non-compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
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Aldo Spinelli hands over control of the Group to his son
5 Agosto 2024 - In early August 2024, a new chapter unfolded in the ongoing shake-up within the Spinelli Group, sparked by a judicial investigation initiated by the former president of the Liguria region, Giovanni Toti. Aldo Spinelli transferred his majority stake to his son, Roberto, under a usufruct agreement.
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Stability of container freight rates at the end of July 2024
5 Agosto 2024 - The World Container Index released on August 1, 2024, by Drewry shows stable rates for maritime container transport recorded during the last week of July 2024.
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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.
