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The first self-driving container ship will soon be in service
22 Marzo 2024 - South Korean shipping company Pan Ocean, part of the Harim Group, has announced the launch of the first autonomous navigation container ship, set to service routes between China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
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China-Europe container freight rates continue sharp decline
21 Marzo 2024 - In the third week of March 2024, spot freight rates for container shipping continued their downward trend, with rates between China and Europe showing an 8% decrease compared to the previous week. The only upward trend was seen in transatlantic services.
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Cosco Shipping unveils new container transport services for 2024
20 Marzo 2024 - Chinese shipping giant Cosco Shipping has introduced its new container transport services for 2024, with the launch of the Ocean Alliance Day 8 product utilizing 355 container ships and a total capacity of 4.82 million TEUs.
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Grendi Group reports growth in 2023
20 Marzo 2024 - In 2023, the Grendi Group achieved a significant shift in its operational strategy by diversifying its activities and expanding its reach to North Africa with the launch of a new international maritime route. The company concluded the year with a 10% increase in revenue, marking a significant step forward in its business development.
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Container handling falters at major global ports
19 Marzo 2024 - The monthly survey conducted by Drewry on container throughput at the world's leading ports has revealed a decline in January 2024 compared to the previous month, though it remains positive compared to the same month in 2023.
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Indian Navy frees Ruen ship from pirates
19 Marzo 2024 - The Indian destroyer Kolkata has successfully liberated the bulk carrier Ruen from Somali pirates, who have been apprehended. No crew members were injured in the operation.
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How Container transport would look in a war economy
18 Marzo 2024 - Europe is starting to revisit the term "war economy," a notion first introduced 110 years ago. But what does this scenario imply for global container transportation?
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PSA Italy’s shareholding structure changes
18 Marzo 2024 - The shareholding structure of PSA Italy undergoes a significant transformation. Following the departure of Infracapital, Infravia, and Investimenti II funds, FMV Industrial Infrastructure Fund I SCSp and TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund join as minority partners.
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Italy’s Ministry of Environment approves Darsena Europa project
18 Marzo 2024 - The Ministry of the Environment has given the green light to the environmental impact assessment for the new Darsena Europa container terminal project in the Port of Livorno.
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Artificial Intelligence for security at Psa Pra’ Terminal
15 Marzo 2024 - PSA has implemented artificial intelligence into the surveillance system of the Pra’ terminal within the Genoa port, enabling automatic detection of potential danger situations.
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Container freight rates between China and Europe fall by 5%
15 Marzo 2024 - The Drewry Container Freight Rate Index for March 14, 2024, has recorded a decline in spot container freight rates across nearly all monitored routes. The decrease between Shanghai and the European ports of Genoa and Rotterdam has reached 5% within a week, while rates on trans-Atlantic routes have seen an increase.
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Cosco brings 20,000 TEU container ships to Genoa
15 Marzo 2024 - On March 19, 2024, Cosco Shipping's container vessel Aries will dock at the Port of Genoa, marking a significant event as the first 20,000 TEU ship of the Chinese company to reach the Ligurian port, with more vessels from the Asia-Mediterranean AEM1 service set to follow.
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In February, container shipping rates on contract increase
13 Marzo 2024 - As average spot rates for container shipping experience a decline, contract rates are on the rise ahead of the renewal of many agreements. Surcharge plays a significant role in this development.
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Container freight rates drop across all routes
7 Marzo 2024 - Weekly spot freight rate surveys for container shipping, released on March 7, 2024, by Drewry, indicate a decline across all considered routes. The route from Shanghai to Genoa saw a 6% drop to $4,449 per container.
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Lidl expands in maritime and land transport
7 Marzo 2024 - The retail giant Lidl is expanding its transportation capabilities, enhancing its container ship fleet and launching a company for land intermodality.
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Serious damage to a Greek cargo ship struck in the Red Sea
6 Marzo 2024 - On the afternoon of March 6th, the Greek bulk carrier True Confidence was hit by a missile while navigating the Red Sea. The attack led to three crew members missing and four sustaining serious injuries, resulting in the abandonment of the ship.
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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.
