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DHL connects Adriatic regions to China with direct maritime route
27 Maggio 2024 - DHL Global Forwarding has launched a direct maritime container service between China and Italy’s Adriatic regions. Named Conero Box, the service will operate between the ports of Ancona and Ningbo.
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Container freight rates between Shanghai and Genoa over $5,000
23 Maggio 2024 - In the fourth week of May 2024, average spot rates for maritime container transport continued to rise, with the route between Shanghai and Rotterdam experiencing a 20% increase. The rate between the Chinese port and Genoa has significantly surpassed $5,000 per FEU.
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The ZLS of Genoa and La Spezia extend to Emilia
23 Maggio 2024 - The regions of Liguria and Emilia Romagna have signed two agreements to extend the Simplified Logistics Zones of Genoa and La Spezia to include several municipalities in the provinces of Piacenza and Parma.
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Average sailing time between Asia and the Mediterranean increases by 39%
22 Maggio 2024 - A Sea-Intelligence study reveals that the Red Sea crisis has led to a 39% increase in container ship sailing times between Asia and the Mediterranean, due to the circumnavigation of Africa. Italian ports are among the most affected. The crisis also impacts cargo capacity.
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Double-digit increase in container shipping rates in the third week of May 2024
16 Maggio 2024 - Shipping rates for container transport from China continued to rise in the third week of May 2024, with double-digit increases reported. The only exception was the rates for voyages heading to Shanghai, which saw a decline.
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Maersk opens rapid cross-dock facility in Rotterdam
16 Maggio 2024 - Maersk has launched a cross-dock facility at its terminal in the Port of Rotterdam Maasvlakte II to swiftly unload containers and forward goods inland.
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GNV implements Napa Stability on seven fleet ferries
14 Maggio 2024 - GNV, a member of the MSC Group, is among the first to install Napa Stability software for ferries, enhancing the safety and efficiency of navigation operations. This technology integrates new features that facilitate communication and data transparency between ship and shore.
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Surge in container freight rates from Shanghai to Europe and the Usa
14 Maggio 2024 - In the first week of May 2024, spot freight rates for container shipping, as tracked by Drewry, have seen a significant double-digit increase, ranging from 16% to 20%. For Genoa, rates have surpassed the $4,000 mark per TEU.
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Doubts resurface over ship clearance under proposed Messina Strait bridge
7 Maggio 2024 - Luigi Merlo, President of Federlogistica, has reignited concerns about whether the largest ships can navigate under the proposed bridge over the Messina Strait. Potential damages for the port of Gioia Tauro are already being assessed.
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Medkon to launch container transport between Italy, Egypt, and Israel
7 Maggio 2024 - Turkish shipping company Medkon Lines is set to initiate a container shipping service connecting the ports of Ravenna, Alexandria, Ashdod, and Haifa starting May 13, 2024.
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Iran releases crew of MSC Aries container ship
3 Maggio 2024 - The Iranian government has released the 25 sailors who were aboard the MSC Aries container ship when it was seized by the Revolutionary Guards on April 13, 2024.
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Red Sea crisis impacts Italian businesses
3 Maggio 2024 - A recent study conducted by Allianz Trade reveals the profound effects of the Red Sea crisis on Italian enterprises and international trade. The escalation in shipping costs is taking a toll on revenue and investments across the board.
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Spot container freight rates show signs of recovery as April 2024 ends
2 Maggio 2024 - Drewry's recent spot freight rate assessments for container shipping indicated a recovery on routes between Asia and Europe as of the last week of April 2024. Rates remain stable on other routes.
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Contractual ocean freight rates for containers walk a tightrope
2 Maggio 2024 - According to a report by Xeneta there is significant uncertainty due to the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea. In April 2024, the global index remained relatively stable.
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Alliance between Messina and Tarros container transport from Italy to Libya and Egypt
2 Maggio 2024 - The Italian shipping companies Ignazio Messina and Tarros announced a collaboration to enhance container transport along the route connecting Italy with Libya and Egypt, utilizing two lo-lo container ships.
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Contship Italia boosts investment for container operations at La Spezia port
2 Maggio 2024 - During a visit by Tom Eckelmann to the La Spezia container terminal, Contship Italia announced additional investments in the Ligurian facility. An additional 50 million euros will complement the already allocated 250 million euros for the Ravano pier project.
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 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.
