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This autumn will mark the launch of a ro-ro route between Trieste and Damietta
23 Gennaio 2024 - Following the successful maritime highway with Turkey, the Port of Trieste is set to initiate a similar connection with Egypt, primarily focusing on the transport of fruit and vegetable products. Managed by the Danish company DFDS, this weekly route will play a significant role in diversifying the activities of the Italian port.
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Ram announces 24 new routes for Sea Modal Shift
22 Gennaio 2024 - The Ministerial Decree No. 1 dated January 12, 2024, has identified 24 new routes eligible for the Sea Modal Shift subsidy, aimed at supporting combined road-sea transport.
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Investigation at Gioia Tauro port uncovers route of stolen cars
22 Gennaio 2024 - In a major crackdown, 483 containers, loaded with luxury cars stolen in Canada, were seized at the Gioia Tauro port, enroute to Middle Eastern ports. This marks the second such incident in a three-year period.
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Moby and Tirrenia conclude composition and revival plan continues
19 Gennaio 2024 - On Jan. 19, the Moby Group announced the issuance of a decree that definitively concludes the composition between Moby and Tirrenia-Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione.
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Genoa Sech Terminal Receives Safety Certification
19 Gennaio 2024 - PSA Italy's Sech terminal was honored with the PSA Group HSS Management System by David Yang, the Regional CEO of PSA International for Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Americas.
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Container freight rates from Shanghai to Genoa exceed $6,000
18 Gennaio 2024 - The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea continues to drive up container transport freight rates. Drewry's spot rate survey as of January 18 shows a rate exceeding $6,000 for containers shipped from Shanghai to Genoa.
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A Greek cargo ship was struck by a Houthi missile
16 Gennaio 2024 - On the morning of Jan. 16, the bulk carrier Zografia was hit by a missile while sailing 76 miles from the Yemeni port of Saleef. The U.S. seizes a vessel carrying missiles to Yemen.
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Container sea transport rates could rise up to 200%
13 Gennaio 2024 - According to Xeneta, the United States' attack on Houthi bases in Yemen is unlikely to resolve the Red Sea crisis, and container freight rates could increase by up to 200% in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Tesla will halt European production due to a shortage of components from Asia.
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Shanghai-Genoa container rate exceeds $5,000
11 Gennaio 2024 - In the second week of January 2024, the global average container rates for sea container transport increased by 15%. However, the rate between Shanghai and Genoa rose by 25%, exceeding $5,000 per 40-foot unit.
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Unions call off three-day strike at Savona Vado Gateway Terminal
10 Gennaio 2024 - Italian unions have called off the strike scheduled from January 15 to 17 at the Savona container terminal Vado Gateway, following an agreement reached on January 9, which includes a pay rise.
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Indian Navy prevents hijacking of a cargo ship
5 Gennaio 2024 - According Indian sources, on the evening of January 4, 2024, a group of pirates attacked the cargo ship Lila Norfolk. The swift action of the Indian Navy thwarted the attack, killing all the pirates.
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Container freight rates between China and Europe are doubled.
4 Gennaio 2024 - Container freight rates between China and Europe have more than doubled amid the Red Sea crisis, experiencing a significant surge between 2023 and 2024. Rates for shipping containers from Shanghai to Rotterdam increased by over 100% compared to December 21st.
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Gioia Tauro port exceeds 3.5 million TEUs.
4 Gennaio 2024 - In 2023, the MedCenter Container Terminal at the port of Gioia Tauro handled over 3.5 million TEUs, surpassing any previous record. However, it now faces the challenge of the ETS and the Red Sea crisis.
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.
