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BRIEFS

July 10, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans

Air and Land Transport

HK air cargo handler extends import ban
Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns

Features

Recovery seen in 2-3 years
Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market

Columns

When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

Shipping Times

Shipping News

3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans

Air and Land Transport

HK air cargo handler extends import ban
Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns

Features

Recovery seen in 2-3 years
Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market

Columns

When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

Shipping Times

Shipping News

3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans

Air and Land Transport

HK air cargo handler extends import ban
Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns

Features

Recovery seen in 2-3 years
Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market

Columns

When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

Shipping Times

Shipping News

3 S'pore-flagged ships held in Australia in June
Out of 19 ships detained, S'pore tops the list followed by HK, Cyprus and Panama with 2 each
Greeks spend US$1b on container ships in past year
China to merge shipping giants Cosco, Sinotrans

Air and Land Transport

HK air cargo handler extends import ban
Imports brought in on commercial passenger flights will be suspended untillate today
HK's new airport shatters peace of nearby residents
Cathay denies report of talks to sell shareholders' equity
Turbulence injures 7 on board Turkish airliner
EU sets terms for BA-American alliance
Air France share sale expected to take place before year-end
Sabre's plan to sell travel data raises privacy concerns

Features

Recovery seen in 2-3 years
Airbus expects Asia-Pacific market to grow strongly after the present slump, making it the fastest growing market

Columns

When a notice of readiness to start laytime is invalid

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Cargo suspension extended at Chek Lap Kok River terminal orders Kalmar stackers New fold-down container saves time and money Port of NY&NJ reduces charge 60 per cent Shipping industry opinions sought for new bill Maersk service links Far East and Southern Africa Johor attracts investment with free trade zone PSA Corp promotes presidents Nairobi Airport gains new cargo handling company Direct Shanghai flights to start October completion date for new cargo terminal New system provides cost-effective analysis

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JULY 9, 1998
Cosco to merge with Sinotrans Lufthansa and United angry about Brussels conditions KLM/Northwest and Swissair/Delta await their fate Hyundai partner of APL and Mitsui Joint service Contship and P&O Nedlloyd

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Mexico, US agree on drug testing for truckers
Cargo delays at Hong Kong airport expected to continue
Barshefsky: Slow progress in China WTO talks
Forecast cloudy for peak shipping season strength
US, China extend ocean shipping pact, for now
Farm states win Senate vote to exempt wheat from Pakistan sanctions
US threatens arbitration on eve of consultations with Canada over lumber row
Korea to double budget deficit in bid to revive sagging economy
US trade rep says Clinton will not seek fast track this year
Bill to limit damage lawsuits stalls in Senate
Senators will not resist China MFN
China exports rebound, but pressure to devalue yuan persists
Japan tax cuts could exceed 2 trillion yen -- Yamasa
EU sets terms on Exxon/Shell lubricants venture
Russian banks: ruble devaluation would ruin economy
Portugal railroad braces for fourth strike in two months

Transportation

Brazilian rail-link builder merges with railroad consortium
Top Mexican package-express firm in flap over entry into US market
Gulf shippers, other railroads want end to Union Pacific's Houston hold
UPS Logistics on a fast track in Europe

Maritime

Rumor of Cosco-Sinotrans merger resurfaces
Zhapu port expansion should relieve Shanghai

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Mexico, US agree on drug testing for truckers
Cargo delays at Hong Kong airport expected to continue
Barshefsky: Slow progress in China WTO talks
Forecast cloudy for peak shipping season strength
US, China extend ocean shipping pact, for now
Farm states win Senate vote to exempt wheat from Pakistan sanctions
US threatens arbitration on eve of consultations with Canada over lumber row
Korea to double budget deficit in bid to revive sagging economy
US trade rep says Clinton will not seek fast track this year
Bill to limit damage lawsuits stalls in Senate
Senators will not resist China MFN
China exports rebound, but pressure to devalue yuan persists
Japan tax cuts could exceed 2 trillion yen -- Yamasa
EU sets terms on Exxon/Shell lubricants venture
Russian banks: ruble devaluation would ruin economy
Portugal railroad braces for fourth strike in two months

Transportation

Brazilian rail-link builder merges with railroad consortium
Top Mexican package-express firm in flap over entry into US market
Gulf shippers, other railroads want end to Union Pacific's Houston hold
UPS Logistics on a fast track in Europe

Maritime

Rumor of Cosco-Sinotrans merger resurfaces
Zhapu port expansion should relieve Shanghai

The Journal of Commerce

Home

Mexico, US agree on drug testing for truckers
Cargo delays at Hong Kong airport expected to continue
Barshefsky: Slow progress in China WTO talks
Forecast cloudy for peak shipping season strength
US, China extend ocean shipping pact, for now
Farm states win Senate vote to exempt wheat from Pakistan sanctions
US threatens arbitration on eve of consultations with Canada over lumber row
Korea to double budget deficit in bid to revive sagging economy
US trade rep says Clinton will not seek fast track this year
Bill to limit damage lawsuits stalls in Senate
Senators will not resist China MFN
China exports rebound, but pressure to devalue yuan persists
Japan tax cuts could exceed 2 trillion yen -- Yamasa
EU sets terms on Exxon/Shell lubricants venture
Russian banks: ruble devaluation would ruin economy
Portugal railroad braces for fourth strike in two months

Transportation

Brazilian rail-link builder merges with railroad consortium
Top Mexican package-express firm in flap over entry into US market
Gulf shippers, other railroads want end to Union Pacific's Houston hold
UPS Logistics on a fast track in Europe

Maritime

Rumor of Cosco-Sinotrans merger resurfaces
Zhapu port expansion should relieve Shanghai

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Mechanism for Shipper/Carrier Consultation Urged FEFC Adheres to October Rate Increases European Commission to Rule on TACA on July 22 BTL acquires Swiss-Italian Transport Group BA/AA Deal Approved for Takeoff Lufthansa Cargo Diversifies Partnership Grading

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Melilla/Málaga, principal fuente de ingresos de Binter Mediterráneo El Pasillo Verde ferroviario vertebra el transporte de viajeros en Madrid MRW potencia la recogida nocturna Frans Maas une a diario Valencia y Alemania Continental, contra la decisión de la Unión Europea sobre la alianza BA/AA La Comisión Europea aprueba la alianza de Maersk Air con Luftfartsverket China permite los vuelos británicos a Shanghai

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Cochin Port posts 12.84 pc rise in operating income Gold consumption highest in India Duty anomalies hit tiny pesticide units hard Single-window system advocated to expedite core sector projects HDPE gets order to build 2 ships Daewoo small car to roll out in September New IA Chennai-Mumbai twice-weekly flight FIEO plea to lift strike in DGFT offices FICCI multimedia toolkit for TQM KPT Sogal Channel draft increased to 10 m India to sign oil production deals Service Tax

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Cash boost for DSR-Senator HANJIN Shipping is preparing to inject more cash into its ailing subsidiary, DSR-Senator Lines. Decisive restructuring by Korean chaebol appeases analysts HANJIN'S recent restructuring is being seen by many Asian analysts as probably the most decisive yet unveiled by a Korean chaebol. The local perception is that Hanjin has pleased the international financial community by its willingness to confront and tackle its problems, writes Matthew Flynn, Hong Kong Correspondent. Hopes rise of reefer upturn HOPES are emerging that China will resume banana imports in August 1998, although a series of problems may put severe curbs on volumes. A taste for garlic boosts cargo trade A LITTLE touch of garlic means a lot to the refrigerated shipping trades, especially when cargoes are scarce. World production is estimated at 10.4m tonnes, of which Asia's share is just over 9m tonnes, according to the London-based Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Information Bureau. Ship finance plan to cut forex risk Shipowners tempted to order vessels in Japan by the weakness of the yen may increasingly use a novel financial mechanism to manage their foreign-exchange exposure during the building period. 'Happy River' moves Thai cargo MAMMOET Shipping's 16,516 dwt heavylift vessel Happy River, pictured, has delivered an unusually awkward consignment of project cargo to Thailand. Egypt unveils new shipping hub plan PLANS for a new multi-million dollar shipping hub at the northern end of the Suez Canal have been unveiled by Egypt's economy minister. Turkish company rejects ITF list link TURKISH shipping company Semih Sohtorik has dissociated itself from the similarly named Sohtorik Denizcilik, which last week featured on a list of the 20 alleged "worst shipowners in the world" published by the International Transport Workers Federation, writes David Osler.

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JULY 9, 1998
Grimaldi posts encouraging first half results GRIMALDI, the Naples-based roro operator, has posted turnover up ten per cent and pre-tax profit up more than 40 per cent for 1997. Indonesia slides into recession INDONESIA'S economy has slid into recession ' its first in more than 30 years ' as the rupiah's collapse and record interest rates choke off business. Millions lost during battle for Subic Bay post MILLIONS of dollars have been lost in the battle for chairmanship of Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. Mercosur members meet to form shipping policy REPRESENTATIVES from Brazil and Argentina meet in Buenos Aires on July 21 and 22 to hammer out a shipping policy for the Mercosur states. Manila leans on regional court over SBMA post PHILIPPINE government lawyers have asked the Olongapo Regional Trial Court to reconsider its extension to a restraining order in favour of SBMA chairman Richard Gordon. Wah Kwong family battle for control HONG Kong-based Wah Kwong is being torn apart by bitter allegations involving the family of former chairman Chao Tsong-yea. CGM, Transroll upgrade South American service CGM and Transroll are to upgrade the frequency of their Europe-east coast South America service from every ten to every eight days. Texas foundation increases its stake in OSG A FOUNDATION controlled by the wealthy Bass family of Texas has raised its investment stake in Overseas Shipholding Group, the New York shipping company. Marine contractor implicated in tragedy A MAJOR marine contractor has been implicated in a naval tragedy off Fremantle, Western Australia in May. San Juan crippled by strikes STRIKES across the island of Puerto Rico have paralysed the island, bringing business and commerce to a virtual standstill. Upgrade rating for Teekay Shipping STANDARD & Poor's, the credit rating agency, has raised its corporate credit and senior secured debt ratings on Teekay Shipping. Illinois Central loses out in Mexican rail bid THE Illinois Central railroad has lost out in its bid to gain an interest in Mexico's Southeast Line railway system. Containership sinks off Colombo TIGER Force, a 224 teu capacity containership operated by Bengal Tiger Lines, was abandoned by its crew shortly before it sank on July 7. Kandla food stocks destroyed STOCKS of foodgrains, oil seeds and other edibles worth Rs343m ($8m), which were damaged in the recent cyclone in Gujarat, have been destroyed by the Kandla port authorities. Patrick peace deal in doubt DOUBT has arisen about last month's peace deal that ended a six-month dispute between the Maritime Union of Australia and Patrick stevedoring. BLG signs terminal venture with major operators MÆRSK and Sea-Land have set up a joint container handling company with Bremer Lagerhaus (BLG) in Bremerhaven.

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"Le Havre ne veut pas être sacrifié au profit d'Anvers!" Il y a près de deux semaines (LL du 27 juin), nous posions la question: "Vers une alliance SNCF/SNCB pour jouer Anvers face à Rotterdam?" Cette éventuelle collaboration entre la SNCF et la SNCB a fait grand bruit en France. Au point que, très attaqué par les ports français, Armand Toubol, directeur Fret SNCF, doit faire le point en urgence face à la presse. Mais sans attendre les éclaircissements qu'il pourra apporter, la presse quotidienne française s'est emparée de ce dossier. Sans citer d'interlocuteur précis, elle écrit: "La SNCB confirme sans ambages l'existence de discussions sur une coopération avec la SNCF." Mærsk Line va mettre les ports US à l'épreuve Mærsk Line semble décidé à mettre les responsables portuaires américains de la côte est au pied du mur. L'armement danois va diriger pour la première fois vers certains des ports de la région une unité de 6.500 à 7.000 TEU, le "Regina Mærsk" (318 m de long, tirant d'eau 14 m, largeur de pontée 17 TEU). Outre Halifax, où une première escale est prévue pour le 20 juillet, Newark, Norfolk et Charleston seront touchés. Le "Regina Mærsk" est aligné dans le service pendulaire Suez Express, qui de la côte ouest des USA dessert l'Asie, l'Europe et la côte est des Etats-Unis. Ce service est actuellement assuré avec une flotte de 15 porte-containers de 4.300 TEU. L'armement aurait l'intention d'introduire progressivement plusieurs unités de 6 à 7.000 TEU dans ce service, où elles remplaceraient des PC plus petits. Canadian Pacific: concentration et rationalisation conditionnent une forte expansion Le groupe Canadian Pacific a incontestablement le vent en poupe. Sa nouvelle stratégie, qui consiste à se défaire des activités qui ne s'inscrivent pas dans ses secteurs de base, et à renforcer ces derniers par une audacieuse politique d'investissements, s'est avérée payante. L'exercice 97 a permis de réaliser un nouveau record et cette tendance positive s'est encore accentuée pendant le premier trimestre de cette année. A l'issue du dernier exercice, le revenu net a progressé de près de 50% pour se situer à 1,26 milliard de dollars canadiens ou 3,64 CAD par action. Le chiffre d'affaires issu des opérations a augmenté de 13% avec 9,6 mia. de CAD, tandis que le revenu opérationnel (1,8 mia.) était en hausse de 20%. Quant au cash flow, il a progressé de 10% à 2,2 mia. de dollars. Par ailleurs, CP devient progressivement un acteur de premier plan dans le contexte du liner mondial. Les ports maritimes et fluviaux allemands ont traité 492 mio. de t en 1997 Les ports fluviaux et maritimes allemands ont transbordé 492 mio. de t de marchandises en 1997, ce qui représente 12 mio. de t, soit 2,6% de plus qu'en 1996. Le transbordement global vers le fluvial était de l'ordre de 279 mio. de t, tandis que le secteur maritime a transbordé quelque 213 mio. de t.

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ACCC urged to drop MUA case Several members of parliament are believed to have written to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission urging the consumer watchdog to drop its case against the Maritime Union of Australia. It is understood they have argued this would be in the "public interest". The union has stated that all legal action is dropped, the agreement hammered out between Patrick and itself will not proceed, threatening the re-opening of the entire dispute. ITF reports on Asia Pacific waterfront The latest report on waterfront industrial developments in the Asia/Pacific region from the International Transport Workers' Federation gives an overview in three countries: India, Australia and Burma. The ITF said India's Transport & Dock Workers' Union (T & DWU) members in Mumbai (Bombay) have been on strike since 12 June in support of demands for increased wages and benefits. The strike involves employees of the Bombay Custom House Agents who work in licensed custom houses, container freight stations and Mumbai International Airport's air cargo complex. VCA drops charges The Victorian Channels Authority has announced that it has reduced its charges, effective from yesterday. VCA chief executive Ian Edwards said the new charges would involve a reduction in the base rate per gross tonne to 30.4 cents from 35.5 cents. The VCA said the reduction in channel usage charges was in line with the Victorian government's goal of reducing costs to shippers using the ports of Geelong and Melbourne. Sydney airport charges still under ACCC scrutiny The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's acceptance of the Federal Airport Corporation's restructuring of aeronautical services charges at Sydney's Airport over 1998-99 has been welcomed by airlines but only because the ACCC has recognised there are "unresolved issues" associated with the new charging regime.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.

Maritime

Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
Canmar buys more new containers.

Ports and Terminals

Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.

Aviation

Emirates is serving Peshawar.
KLM and MAS are cooperating.
Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.

Intermodal

ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.

Maritime

Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
Canmar buys more new containers.

Ports and Terminals

Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.

Aviation

Emirates is serving Peshawar.
KLM and MAS are cooperating.
Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.

Intermodal

ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.

Maritime

Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
Canmar buys more new containers.

Ports and Terminals

Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.

Aviation

Emirates is serving Peshawar.
KLM and MAS are cooperating.
Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.

Intermodal

ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.

Maritime

Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
Canmar buys more new containers.

Ports and Terminals

Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.

Aviation

Emirates is serving Peshawar.
KLM and MAS are cooperating.
Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.

Intermodal

ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

International Transport Journal

Feature

Rotterdam is gearing up. The port of Rotterdam intends to maintain its position on the global market, sparing no expense.

Maritime

Maersk Line is now operating in the AfricaÄFar East trade independently; it also upgrading its presence in Africa and Asia.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
Contship and P&O Nedlloyd are offering calls at Adelaide in its Eagle Service.
OOCL expands in the Mediterranean region.
South Korea is starting to produce containers again.
The privatisation of LT and Italia is coming closer, with three candidates offering bids.
Montemar has appointed new agents in the UK.
Canmar buys more new containers.

Ports and Terminals

Expansion of Fergusson terminal at Auckland has been approved.
The Australian waterfront dispute has been settled.
PSA has closed a joint venture in the management of container depots.
The role of marine terminals is changing, according to Theodore Prince.

Aviation

Emirates is serving Peshawar.
KLM and MAS are cooperating.
Frans Maas and Yellow Freight will start their cooperation in 1999.
Chek Lap Kok airport at Hong Kong is officially open.
Top ten Iata agents 1997: Denmark, Ireland, Austria, Norway.

Intermodal

ICF has a new president, but says it is continuing the same policy.
Transfracht launches the AlbatrosExpress service.
The Riss Group and CNC have formed a trans-Atlantic alliance.
The Trans-European Network will be extended to the east.

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D Crunch Collision of contention Big Greek comeback Rowboat to containers Morarjee in memoriam A reefer meltdown

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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