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BRIEFS

September 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index falls for 3rd straight session The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-freight costs, fell for a third consecutive session as bookings to ship iron ore from Australia and Brazil declined and stockpiles at Chinese ports reached an all-time high. Containers stay at 50-year low as sales growth slows The container- shipping industry is contending with the longest stretch of near-zero rates in its half-century history on the Asia-to-Europe route, as a capacity glut combines with the slowest growth in trade since 2009. APM to build and run US$992m Costa Rican terminal APM Terminals has won a US$992 million contract to run what it is calling the largest infrastructure project in Costa Rica's history - the new Moin Container Terminal on the Caribbean coast.

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China Merchants first half profit increases 102.5pc to US$116 million Yang Ming, Wan Hai-Interasia offer weekly direct Japan-Indonesia service Customs & Excise Department opens cargo service centre in Hong Kong Mumbai's Nhava Sheva container throughput drops 2pc in second-half Transpacific rate benchmark jumps 21.5pc as peak surcharges take hold CMA CGM includes Cai Mep in Vietnam 3 on intra-Asia service loop Neptune Maritime Security says Iran Navy in fight against Somali pirates Australia QR National profit gains, but volumes softened by floods At 77pc more trade to Hamburg, Baltic growth outpaces Europe's big players Bulgaria's state railway BDZ cargo unit privatisation on course Okay Airways signs cooperation agreement with Heilongjiang government Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledges support for aviation sector Seattle's maths/tech heavy Aviation High School looks forward to new campus

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AUGUST 31, 2011
MOL earns commendation from Cambodian government Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) recently cooperated with the non-profit organisation Side By Side International (SBSI) to transport 34 medical vehicles and other equipment to help ... Niedersachsen Ports steps up marketing activities Joachim Birk is the new head of marketing of Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG, a Lower Saxony-based port operator. The MBA graduate will in the future oversee the cross-site m... USD 200 million road loan to support growth in India's northeast The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lending up to USD 200 million to reconstruct roads in northeastern India, which will reduce its isolation and open up badly needed growth and de... Mechel leases mainline diesel locomotives Mechel, one of Russia's leading mining and metals companies, has signed a contract between Mecheltrans Vostok, Sinara-Transport Machines and VTB Leasing for the development, produc... Switzerland: Camion Transport now using hybrids Swiss transport company Camion Transport (CT) has enhanced its fleet of vehicles with a Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid. It is the first hybrid lorry in general cargo shipments ... CN and CNBM Forest Products Trading strike lumber export deal The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and China's CNBM Forest Products Trading have reached an agreement to use CN's new lumber transloading facility in Vancouver to increase ... New weekly service AC-3 launched AC-3 - a new regular ocean container line of Maersk - launched a weekly service to the container terminal Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company LLC (a Global Ports group company). The fi... Another customs first for Cargoitalia Italy's Cargoitalia has been approved by the Italian customs authorities to submit electronic T1 forms as of tomorrow, 1 September. The move will enable the airline to cut transit ... China Southern Airlines joins Barig China Southern Airlines is the latest member of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig), taking the number of members in the world's biggest national airline associ... Dallas welcomes new Air China Cargo service Dallas/Fort Worth international airport (DFW) last week welcomed the first of what will be three Air China Cargo freighter flights a week, giving DFW additional cargo capacity to S... CMA CGM carries more than 4.8 m teu in first six months CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, has reported revenue of USD 7.3 billion for the first six months of 2011, an increase of 8% on the prior-year period.... Trans-o-Flex boosts capacities in Germany and the Netherlands The express delivery service Trans-o-Flex is expanding. A new central hub in s'Hertogenbosch and new sites in Bavaria and Brandenburg optimise the service provider's national and i... Quehenberger: retail logistics for Libro and Pagro Austria's services provider Quehenberger Logistics is assuming responsibility for logistics services to 360 Libro and Pagro branches in Austria with immediate effect. In doing so, ... Panalpina introduces new intra-Asia service Basel-based Panalpina explained that there have traditionally been only two main choices for cargo flows between China and Southeast Asia: costly air freight or slower ocean freigh...

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AUGUST 31, 2011
American P&I Club manager hires Asian region specialist Fearnley's has an App for it GulfMark Offshore orders three PSV's from Remontowa VOS ballast water treatment systems ordered for Sovcomflot VLCC's Bourbon CEO sees offshore service market upswing ahead Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of fourth NSC SeaArk Marine suspends acceptance of new boat orders

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Washington Ferry System changes adopted by transport commission Coast Guard teams with Army to remove bouy from Washington beach Crowley presents scholarships to four Alaska Fairbanks students Trucking group praises President for asking congress to fund transport World Airways works deal to operate Boeing Freighter for Asiana

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Can Cosco follow China Shipping to long-term contracts? Giant Chinese bulk operator's recent charter renegotiation antics will not help build credibility Boxship businesses share risky outlook Ordering the large ships at market peak brings added pressure to secure cargo Key to Sinotrans' success lies in stable charter income Shipowner stands out among Chinese state-affiliated shipping companies for its strong financial position and robust balance sheet Bank lending under threat as sovereign debt fears are reignited Banks are becoming more cautious as cost of insuring debt soars Owners cold-shoulder hot lay-ups Underlying optimism that demand will catch up with supply is keeping ships on the water Time to put a stop to creeping localism The spawn of localism is protectionism, the child of which is a direct attack on world trade Shipowners should look to technology before using armed guards Shipowners should consider anti-piracy technology before resorting to armed guards onboard On the tourist trail in Rotterdam's sandpit Maasvlakte 2, the port expansion project that will provide 1,000 ha of new 'land' taken from the North Sea, is capturing ordinary Dutch people's attention Rodopoulos bows out after 36 years at RBS Fellow veteran Fotis Bratimos takes over responsibilities at Piraeus operation of Greek shipping's leading lender VLCC earnings slump to historic lows on Middle East to US trade Owners continue to ply the route hoping to find a trip back to Asia to boost overall returns Two more Greek ferry lines see red National crisis, fuel hikes and intense competition all blamed for first-half woes Oil and shipping players move to restore Libya trade quickly Nato warns of 'sporadic untargeted firings out to sea' but says they are celebrations Capesize rates jump 18% as spot chartering activity surges Busy transatlantic trade lane gains nearly $4,500 per day, up almost 30% MSC bargain panamax boxship charter price shocks market Rate of $12,000 per day for a 5,000 teu vessel is down 30% on last reported fixtures Eurogate throughput jumps 13% in first half Sluggish Hamburg throughput expected to improve in second half APM Terminals sells 25% stake in Xiamen Songyu box facility Deal with joint venture partner Xiamen Port Holding Group halves APM's interest in $380m Chinese port development Stena scales down fast craft service Line trims Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire operation due to high fuel and maintenance costs Höegh and Awilco maintain faith in LNG despite second quarter losses Demand and rates to stay high, say Norwegian companies Boxship orders surge in 2011 But 2007 record unlikely to be broken Never mind the flag state At least for vulnerable vessel types, armed guards are the new normal Belships takes shelter from worst of the market storm Keeping vessels on long-term charters pays off Latest figures confirm sharp slowdown in trade growth OECD statistics reflect the developed nations' big budget deficits and emerging economies' inflation battles Turning away from the market A key legacy of the financial crisis in shipping is that commercial banks wait in the wings while government funding is on the rise India opens way to deploying armed anti-piracy guards New guidelines permit shipowners to engage private maritime security companies after a selection and vetting procedure Norwegian Car Carriers sees charter rates rise 11% Tonnage provider expects year-long wait for stronger market despite improvements Container lines prepare to resume Libya calls Maersk to reinstate service from September 8 while CMA CGM ready to return to Tripoli Cosco starts to pay up Apparent turning point in wide-ranging charter hire spat comes just ahead of fresh wave of arrests, say industry sources Eitzen to exit semi-refrigerated gas carrier market Disposal of ships to investment company B-Gas will raise $53m NYK to issue $716m in bonds Company cites favourable conditions in the bond market for its decision US verdict a major setback for foreign seafarers Court imposes Bahamas arbitration on personal injury case

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Wheatstone LNG moves closer in Oz DREDGING conditions have been imposed on Western Australia's Wheatstone LNG project as part of its environmental approval, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Intereuropa investment ruins port's profits SLOVENIA'S only port operator, Luka Koper, said today it had net profits for 1H 2011 of €3.4M ($5M), a 36% drop against the same period of last year Weak dollar hurts Bourbon FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon today reported first-half net losses of €21.4M ($30.9M) after it was hit by a fall in the value of the dollar Bank deal seen as Greek ship finance boon THE JOINING of two Greek ship finance banks announced this week will create Greek ship finance's fourth-largest lender, a leading sector analyst told Fairplay today Shipyard group's losses widen HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group, the owner of Jiangxi Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding, today announced heavier first-half losses as it reported several disputes with foreign customers Bumi Armada profits drop 18% MALAYSIA's FPSO specialist Bumi Armada said today net profits for 2Q2011 dropped 18% year on year to 61M ringgit ($20.4M), while 1H2011 profits rose 2% y/y to 143.1M ringgit Logic breaks down in India's scrapping market VOLATILITY in the breaking market has turned to confusion after speculation by Indian yards pushed up offers, despite a drop in local prices for steel plate COSCO International's profits drop 20% COSCO International Holdings today said its H1 net profits were HK$277M ($36M), down 20% from HK$346M ($45M) in that period of 2010 Drybulk port snarls ease AFTER rising for the past two weeks, congestion in drybulk ports in China, India and Australia is easing off Handies dominate box sector's chartering STRONG intra-Asia box business ensured that Handysizes are dominating chartering activity Maybulk profits fall 10% MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today net profits for 1H2011 dropped 10% year on year to 74.5M ringgit ($25M) Supramax bubble bursts SUPRAMAX bulker rates have risen for two weeks, but brokers told Fairplay today that the sector's bubble has burst DryShips reveals earnings miss GEORGE Economou's DryShips today reported huge quarterly losses on vessel sales and fell far short of Wall Street forecasts

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Carriers confident of market upturn in H2 11 CMHI's H1 11 profits strong on back of Bohai and Yangtze ports Lines to return to Libya CSAV and CMA CGM expand Gulf Bridge Express service APM T signs Moin CT deal

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Analysts survey DRYS DryShips dispute with Cosco takes centre stage as analysts slash earnings estimates while clinging to coveted rating. APM invests in Costa Rica AP Moller-Maersk terminal wing ploughs $992m into Central American container project. Sevan sits on the brink Bankruptcy may be on the horizon for Oslo-listed FPSO owner following staggering $639m second-quarter loss. EMGS goes shopping Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel owner takes on Seatrans duo as it prepares $15.8m acquisition of OHM. Latvian loses less Vitol-controlled tanker owner brings down deficit in first half as it keeps eagle eye on administrative expenses. Swire settles spill claims Small businesses paid, but Queensland state clean-up bill yet to be decided following Pacific Adventurer accident in 2009. KPMI profit spikes Philippines shipyard's repair operations boom in second quarter as earnings surge. George close to drill job DryShips reveals pending West African contract as Cosco dispute is briefly overshadowed. Rodopoulos exits RBS Greek ship finance fixture heads for retirement to be replaced by long-term colleague Fotis Bratimos. Colombo clinches ferry order Sri Lankan shipbuilder seals deal for two new passengerships for India's Lakshadweep islands. Genting in the money Malaysian owner of Star Cruises and NCL said first-half earnings surged as revenue climbed. Frontline joyride rolls on Oslo-listed tanker owner sees its stock enjoy a second day of climbs after its summer slump. Nordic's arctic odyssey Danish owner teams with Sanko to take ice-class panamax bulker along Northern Sea Route to China. Awilco starts at a loss Anders Wilhelmsen-backed LNG newcomer posts red ink in Q2 as it waits for its fleet to become fully operational. Currency costs Erria Danish chemical tanker owner blames forex losses for bigger deficit in first half of 2011. Boxship hits whale HMM's Hyundai Faith arrives in Rotterdam with dead orca wedged on its bow.

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AUGUST 31, 2011
'Fueling' trade U.S. seeks partnership for drop-in biofuelsThe U.S. Agriculture, Energy and Navy departments on Tuesday issued arequest for informationlaying out the Obama administration's goals, assumptions and tools, and requesting from industry specific ideas ... Irene's aftermath Freight rail feels Irene more than ports Ports and railroads in the direct path of Hurricane Irene last week appear to have dodged major problems, according to damage assessments. ALAN helps with Hurricane Irene relief In the aftermath of Hurricane... September Cover Story TSA unveils transpacific rate index June transpacific rates reached a 14-month nadir, according to a new monthly revenue index being published by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement. The index tracks average revenue per FEU levels against a June 2008 baseline. In June, the inde... 2011 large ship orders dwarf 2008-2010 Fifty-two containerships of 10,000 TEUs or larger have been ordered since the beginning of 2011, dwarfing the number of such orders over the last three years, according to research from Braemar's Seascope division. Only 10 such vessels were ordered... MCC revises intra-Asia loops MCC Transport, the intra-Asia specialist carrier of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, has made changes to a number of its services connecting various regions within Asia. The line's IA4 service will drop a call in Shanghai and add a second, southboun... Delmas splits Med/Africa butterfly CMA CGM and subsidiary line Delmas have split a butterfly service connecting the Mediterranean and West Africa into two loops, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The five-ship service, known as Diams, has been split into two thre... CSAV adds ports to Gulf Bridge Express Chilean containership operator CSAV said it is adding ports to the Gulf Bridge Express service that it operates with CMA CGM between ports in South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States. The service will add calls at Puerto Cabello ... Jensen Maritime expands in U.S. South Jensen Maritime Consultants, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, has expanded operations in the U.S. South by opening a second office within parent company Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters. This new office wi... Fla. cargo carrier hit for safety violations The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it plans to fine Capital Cargo International Airlines $298,500 for operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft that were inspected by an unqualified mechanic who signed off on their airworthiness, in vi...

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Crude falls on news of increasing supply 'We are following the stock market, and we're supportive on gasoline because of the idea that the storms may shut down some of the refineries,' says research analyst. Fujairah prices firm Supplies said to be tight for prompt dates. Double-digit gain in bunker prices Wide spreads in Rotterdam spot prices. Aegean chief sees company gain momentum President upbeat after company's Q2 result beat analysts' expectations and class action lawsuits were withdrawn. Russian oil company to expand international bunker operations Gazprom Neft to supply in Romania and Baltic states. Solar sails could be fitted to bulk carrier Fuel savings would cover costs 'in two years'. September fuel oil arbitrage at 32-month low But October volumes up in 'famine-to-feast' scenario. High-speed ferry service cut as fuel costs bite 'High costs, particularly in terms of fuel costs and gas turbine maintenance, has been a major factor,'says Stena official. Mid-week price levels up at Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuel sufficient at key Asian ports on Wednesday. US military issues RFI on drop-in biofuels Focuses on 'technical, manufacturing and market barriers' for starting a business on drop-in biofuels. 'Largest' ice-breaking vessel completes model testing Iron ore carrier able to travel two times faster with 5% increased fuel efficiency. Yang Ming ends first half with losses Blames losses largely on surging bunker fuel costs. Singapore supplier receives 2,000 dwt newbuild bunker tanker 2,000 dwt Sentek 22 currently awaiting harbour craft license to operate at republic. Fuel monitoring tool launched Allows for monitoring an entire fleet's fuel usage through the internet.

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PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

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

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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