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2023 Newsletter week 12
Assarmatori: Italian Shipowners ask the revision of the IMO’s CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator)
In a statement, Assarmatori President Stefano Messina’s says that the Italian Shipowners are concerned about the IMO’s new CII, “whose metrics urgently need to be revised.” “As it is conceived today, it leads to effects opposite to those of environmental protection, penalising precisely the Italian...
New tender for maritime continuity between Sardinia and Italy launched with starting price of EUR 42.4 million
Italy’s transport ministry has just published a new dedicated tender for the next cycle of maritime continuity between the Italian mainland and Sardinia. From September 2021 until 22 March 2023, this same service has been operated by Grimaldi Group which currently deploys ro-pax CORFU.
ESPO welcomes the agreement on FuelEU Maritime to reduce emissions from shipping during navigation and at berth
“We are pleased that for the first time there is an agreement on the greening ambitions for shipping, both during navigation and at berth. The requirements for ships when to use of electricity at berth, will hopefully break the chicken and egg discussion,” says ESPO’s Secretary General Isabelle...
Grimaldi – Minoan – EKEV signed the acquisition of a majority stake in the share capital of the Igoumenitsa Port Authority
On 21 March 2023, the joint venture established by the companies Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A., Minoan Lines S.A. and Investment Construction Commercial And Industrial S.A. (EKEV SA) signed an agreement with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF, the fund which manages the program of...
Greek ports in Q3, 2022: overall passenger and car traffic increased
According to the latest data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT): +19.2% total passenger traffic +3.3% total traffic of mobile units See the full statistics…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/greek-ports-in-q3-2022-overall-passenger-and-car-traffic-increased/
Piraeus Port Full Year 2022 – A new historic record high in revenue and profitability
PPA S.A. announced the Full Year 2022 financial results, the best ever performance achieved in both revenue and profitability. +26.2% turnover €194.6 million +51.7% profits before taxes €74.7 million +43.9% profits after taxes €52.9 million The coastal shipping business recorded an increase...
Gotlandsbolaget published its annual report
January-December 2022: Click on image to view PDF…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/gotlandsbolaget-published-its-annual-report/
Stena Line and Anglesey County Council welcome successful freeport bids
Stena Line and Isle of Anglesey County Council joint bid to establish a Freeport in Holyhead has been successful. The Freeport status was granted by the UK and Welsh Governments, marking a significant economic boost to North Wales.