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Crew abandons bulk carrier “Tutor” after Houthi attack
15 Giugno 2024 - On June 14, 2024, the British Maritime Trade Operations (Ukmto) announced that the crew of the bulk carrier "Tutor" had abandoned the ship, which had been struck by a maritime drone launched by the Houthis on June 12. One crew member is reported missing.
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Container freight rates growth slows in Mid-June 2024
14 Giugno 2024 - The Drewry Container Index data for the second week of June reveals a significant slowdown in the growth of spot rates for container shipping compared to the previous week. Drewry analyzes the causes behind the surge in freight rates.
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Houthi attack container ship and bulk carrier
11 Giugno 2024 - Between June 9 and 10, 2024, Houthi forces launched missile attacks on two cargo ships traveling in the Gulf of Aden. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) confirmed the incidents, reporting minor damage and no injuries. Meanwhile, the Red Sea crisis is driving increased traffic to TangerMed port.
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Container growth in Genoa and Savona in April 2024
11 Giugno 2024 - The container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado saw an increase in April 2024, following a decline in the previous month. However, the implications of the Red Sea crisis remain uncertain.
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Launch of tender to enhance La Spezia Container Terminal
7 Giugno 2024 - Contship Italia has issued a tender for the expansion works of the Molo Ravano at La Spezia's container terminal. The deadline for submitting bids is September 3, 2024.
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Container freight rates from Shanghai to Europa surge by 14-17%
6 Giugno 2024 - After a brief slowdown, container shipping rates from Asia to Europe have returned to double-digit growth in the first week of June 2024. The spot rate between Shanghai and Genoa has risen by 17%, surpassing $6,500 per FEU.
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IMO mandates reporting of lost containers at sea starting 2026
5 Giugno 2024 - The Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO has adopted amendments to the SOLAS regulations, making the reporting of lost containers at sea mandatory from January 1, 2026. The WSC considers this rule a significant advancement in maritime safety and environmental protection.
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The Panama Canal returning to transit normalcy
4 Giugno 2024 - The Panama Canal Authority announced on May 30, 2024, the increase of the maximum authorized draft to 45 feet, thanks to the onset of the rainy season. Starting June 1, transits have increased to 32 per day.
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Container freight rates could increase again in 2024
31 Maggio 2024 - Analysts from Xeneta predict that spot rates for container shipping may continue to rise, approaching 2022 levels. Rates between Asia and the Mediterranean could exceed $6,000 per FEU.
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Container freight rate increase slows in final week of May 2024
30 Maggio 2024 - After three weeks of rapid rises, the average spot rates for container shipping have shown a slowdown. Rates between China and Europe increased by 4-5%, with Genoa surpassing $5,500 per FEU.
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Ukraine could return to global container routes
30 Maggio 2024 - After a two-year interruption of container shipping to and from Ukraine, spring 2024 sees cellular ships slowly returning to the country's ports, potentially reintegrating Ukraine into the global transport network.
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Five Houthi missiles strike Greek bulk carrier
29 Maggio 2024 - On May 28, 2024, Houthi rebels launched five anti-ship missiles at the Greek bulk carrier Laax, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Three of the missiles hit the vessel, which continues its journey independently. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for three additional attacks.
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The port of Trieste explores new routes with Baku
29 Maggio 2024 - A delegation from the Trieste Port Authority visited the port of Baku to evaluate the opening of new routes between Italy and Azerbaijan. Currently, the Asian port has only one maritime transport connection for aluminum.
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The Port of Rotterdam enhances security with quantum internet
29 Maggio 2024 - As part of the Quantum Delta NL program, a consortium including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Q*Bird, Single Quantum, Cisco, Eurofiber, Portbase, Intermax, and InnovationQuarter has reached a significant milestone: the construction of the first scalable quantum internet connection in the Port of Rotterdam.
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The first caisson of the Genoa dam has sunk
28 Maggio 2024 - On May 25, 2024, the first concrete caisson of the foundations for the new breakwater dam in Genoa was submerged to a depth of over twenty meters below sea level, after the initial attempt was postponed due to sea conditions.
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Houthis claim to have attacked a cargo ship in the Mediterranean
28 Maggio 2024 - A Houthi spokesperson has declared that the Yemenis have attacked three cargo ships, one of which was in the Mediterranean. However, no evidence of this attack has surfaced.
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
Il cargo aereo scommette sulla tregua del Golfo
La tregua tra Stati Uniti e Iran può ridurre la pressione sui noli del trasporto aereo delle merci, ma il ritorno alla normalità richiederà fino a due mesi. Intanto le rilevazioni di Xeneta mostrano aumenti fino al 105% sulle principali rotte tra Asia, Medio Oriente ed Europa.
Ferrovia
La Baviera frena ancora la ferrovia del Brennero
Dalla Baviera giunge un altro rinvio per la tratta di accesso al tunnel di base del Brennero. Respinto il progetto di DB con la richiesta di più tratte in galleria e il sotto-attraversamento dell'Inn. Ormai si parla del 2050, con il rischio di creare un collo di bottiglia a nord.
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.
