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October 5, 2012

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Low-sulphur fuel causes ships to lose control when docking: UK P&I Club Rena owner Costamare to pay US$32 million in NZ clean-up, salvage costs IMO ignores call for sulphur fuel cost study, but shipowners say it's vital OW Bunker sells low sulphur fuel at Panama for east and west coast sailings Krishnapatnam commissions 1.2 million-TEU terminal north of Chennai ILWU president to a do day in jail and pay fine US$500 for grain ruckus Xinjiang to build US$63.6 million bonded logistics park to Silk Road to Europe China starts national test run of online railway cargo space booking MOL stays listed on FTSE4Good Global and Dow Jones Sustainability indices Vanguard Logistics expands in south east Asia, opens office in Danang Malaysia, US Customs work together on CSI box scanning gates at Westport Singapore transport minister opens FedEx's new US$79 million super hub Qantas to sell 50pc of StarTrack, takes 100pc of Australian Air Express IATA raises profit outlook for world airlines, but says times still tough FedEx chartered cargo plane in Duluth airport without one of six tyres

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
BTLs fortnightly feeder service commences at Krishnapatnam Port Fund proposed to develop inland waterways ICS expresses disappointment at IMO's fuel study decision IMO session fails to agree on verifying container weight Panama Canal expansion on schedule, near the half-way mark UK P&I Club highlights sudden loss of power as a cause of claims Asias first vertical-automated container terminal opens at Busan New Port VCT inaugurates phase 3 of its expansion with pomp & splendour India among worlds top 25 exporters: Pascal Lamy INR maintains its upward momentum, touches 51.70

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Swiss Post renews its fleet Swiss Post is relying on Renault vehicles for its new distribution vehicles. In the period from 2012 to 2014, it plans to procure 700 to 1,000 Renault Master 125.35. The first vehi... Casablanca-Kenitra railway to be upgraded and extended Construction work on the extension and upgrading of the Casablanca-Kenitra railway line has begun in Morocco. The extension and upgrading of this section is part of the planned ove... P&O Ferrmasters gears up for CEE growth Logistics solutions leader P&O Ferrymasters carried 30,000 loads to and from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) last year and is now poised to surpass this strategic milestone in... New terminal in Vladivostok receives SACO ULD handling equipment Four airports in the Russian Federation have received ULD handling equipment from SACO this year. They include Norilsk Airport in the most northern airport in Siberia, Chelyabinsk ... Toll Global Forwarding appoints Steve Buckerfield as UK MD Steve Buckerfield has assumed the role of Toll UK managing director. Buckerfield, who started as an export clerk at Emery Worldwide, went on to work for American Airlines from 1990... Bombardier to assemble diesel locomotives for EMD Bombardier Transportation is joining forces with Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) to assemble diesel electric locomotives in India. Bombardier will deliver diesel locomotives to EMD for... Braemar Shipping Services appoints finance director Braemar Shipping Services has announced the appointment of Martin Beer as finance director, with effect from 15 October 2012. James Kidwell, CEO, will hand over his responsibilitie... Russia and Czech Republic liberalise air service agreement Russian and Czech aviation authorities have signed a new air service agreement and added one more designated carrier from each country to the Moscow-Prague route. At the Russian en... IATA says slowdown in demand continues The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global traffic results for August showing that air freight volumes fell 0.8% on the previous year. The minor recovery se... Nagel Group takes majority stake in Wustermark Nagel Group, Germany's food logistician with European-wide operations, is taking over 81% of the shares in the deep-freeze logistics centre Wustermark (TCW). This acquisition is st... APL Logistics opens new quality assurance centres in Bangladesh APL Logistics has opened two new quality assurance centres in Bangladesh. The first is located in Dhaka and the second in Chittagong. With the new centres, APL Logistics stated it ... Cooperation agreement between Grimaldi Group and NEL As of 3 October, the Grimaldi Group of Naples and NEL of Mytilene (Greece) commenced a close cooperation on the Brindisi-Igoumenitsa route. They offer daily departure,s transportin...

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Eniram releases study on cruise ship fouling OSG gets new agreement for giant FSO Midship Marine building two 25 m cats

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Washington trade groups release international trade strategy report APL Logistics opening new offices in Bangladesh Port of Portland schedules airport noise committee meeting Coast Guard training mission disrupted by green laser beam Inchcape Shipping Services names new global excellence VP

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Werner Lundt's shipbuilding journey from boom to gloom As his retirement approaches, the general secretary of German shipbuilders' association VSM looks at the industry's outlook Rise in employee numbers fails to resolve problems Survey undertaken before P+S Werften filed for insolvency, putting at least 1,800 jobs at risk Yildirim Holdings' terminals arm to take 54% stake in Gemport Yilport to finalise acquisition of 600,000 teu capacity terminal in next two and a half months Drewry sees 2%-5% rise in vessel operating costs Research confirms similar findings by Moore Stephens Sovcomflot shakes up technical management team Russian giant unites operations for its entire tanker fleet to target oil and gas projects GE Capital fronts $173m credit facility for Rand Logistics Great Lakes operator says cash is 'growth capital' Emporiki shipping loans may stay with French parent Credit Agricole tipped to retain a chunk of its Greek shipping portfolio Ultranav hires MR tanker for three years as Americas product trade grows Demand will drive further regional time charter fixtures, say analysts ICG fights the economic headwinds Dublin-based ferries to feeders group reports slight rise in profit on year despite lower turnover Product tankers pin hopes on Atlantic refinery restarts Trades in dire need of a rates rally Angola launches LNG exports at last NYK carrier docks at Soyo to deliver country's first consignment of gas to market Project bonds possible for LNG owners, says SocGen Instrument could mean lower interest rates German owners ponder proposed scrapping premium Offen suggests the measure to restore supply-demand balance LNG shipping rues decision to halt Norway expansion Capacity increase would have enhanced gas shipping flexibility NYK targets 'more than shipping' with gas growth Japanese owner seeks to enhance entire LNG supply chain New LNG tank design aims to cut owners' construction costs by 30% Containment tank promises hefty savings NYK's long view Sensible words from Yasumi Kudo On the defensive Despite a drop in Indian Ocean pirate attacks, armed guards remain a necessary evil Shipping industry urged to invest in enhanced training for PMSCs Training for dangerous cargoes and S2S transfer should be mandatory, says Eos Risk chief Weak demand for parcel tankers spells loss for Stolt-Nielsen Third-quarter sees operating profits slide into the red Containers struggling, LNG buoyant Figures for idle ships do not tell the whole story, particularly where liquefied natural gas carriers are concerned Exclusive: MSC rules out newbuildings until world economy picks up Diego Aponte criticises behaviour of some competitors Cargotec appoints Mäkinen to lead Asia marine business IPO Port and ship handling firm aims for second-half 2013 deadline

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Fourth CIC ship arrested GERMAN cruise operator Ambiente said today it is severing ties with struggling cruise shipowner Classic International Cruises because of the arrest of its Princess Daphne Chappell warns 'share-price volatility' for OSG OSG'S board resignation over a tax dispute arose at "an inopportune time" for the tanker major, Evercore analyst Jon Chappell said today Ships remain mired on beach SALVORS continued today to try refloating two ships grounded since last week on a holiday beach near Valencia Guangdong Zhenrong raises bid for Titan CHINESE oil trader Guangdong Zhenrong has increased its offer for insolvent Hong Kong fuel trader-cum-tanker owner Titan Petrochemicals Wind energy vessel arrives in UK MPI ADVENTURE, the world's largest wind turbine installation vessel, is due to arrive in the UK's Tyne port today to load a prototype that will eventually serve the UK's growing offshore wind energy industry ECSA fears where will EC emissions plan leads THE EC'S shipping monitoring scheme will inevitably lead to the EU introducing its own market-based measures to curb shipping emissions, the ECSA has warned Box upturn seen fizzing out THE UPTURN in box shipping in mid-2012 will not sustainable because of weakening demand in Europe and continuing ULCS deliveries, according to NYK's boss NYK to stress foreign drybulk NYK PRESIDENT Yasumi Kudo has said the group plans to increase business from overseas drybulk customers to address the sector's "disastrous circumstances" Japan vehicle exports fall JAPAN'S vehicle exports contracted in August, for the first time this year Wintermar granted $10M loan INDONESIA'S Wintermar Offshore Marine has secured a $10M loan from the World Bank's IFC to boost its fleet of OSVs

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
US Lines to Impose Surcharge If Strike Hits NZ Ports US Lines filed a New Zealand Strike Surcharge at $110 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective for cargo received on or after... West Coast Container Ports Eke Out Gains Container volumes at West Coast ports inched up in August, with imports increasing slightly and exports decreasing a bit. ... US-Panama FTA Expected to Take Effect in November WASHINGTON D.C.- The U.S.-Panama free trade agreement likely will take effect in November, with the signature of President Ricardo Martinelli... ILA, NYSA Discuss Local Contract Representatives of the International Longshoremen's and the New York Shipping Association have opened negotiations on a contract covering issues including... Pirates Plunder Salvage Equipment Headed for Rena Wreck Without being detected, pirates recently plundered NZ$20,000 (about US$16,387) of specialized salvage equipment that had been on board the barge... CMA CGM May Sell 6 Percent Stake CMA CGM is in advanced negotiations for a $150 million cash injection by France's state investment fund in return for... India, Austria Sign Shipping and Port Infrastructure Technology Pact India and Austria signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate cooperation in the development of port infrastructure and maritime security... Universal Truckload, LINC Logistics Merge Universal Truckload Services completed its acquisition of LINC Logistics, a Warren, Mich.-based third-party logistics provider heavily associated with the automotive... P&O Maritime Wins Contract in Mozambique P&O Maritime FZE claims it will boost supply chain and port service efficiency in Mozambique after securing a marine services... IAG Cargo Revenue Jumps 4.3 Percent Year-Over-Year International Airlines Group, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, reported year-over-year growth for a second month, with September traffic increasing 1.2... Matson, Pacer Execs Receive Connie Awards The Containerization and Intermodal Institute presented its 2012 West Coast Connie Awards to Matthew J. Cox, president and CEO of...

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Grup TCB is 'also out' of Ennore Grup TCB, one of the main shareholders in the Bay of Bengal Gateway Terminal Private Limited (BBGT) consortium that was established to design construct and operate ... ICG fighting back After posting a fuel-impacted 21.5% decline in its profit before tax at the H1 stage, Dublin-headquartered ferries to feeders transport group ICG [Irish Continental ... Rotterdam Cool Port planned The port of Rotterdam is to develop a specialised facility for handling, storing and distributing perishable products. Rotterdam Cool Port will be located on a ... Liverpool port homecoming for legendary locomotives The Port of Liverpool and Atlantic Container Line have helped to facilitate a family reunion on behalf of the National Railway Museum with the arrival onboard an ... Oz cuts rates in face of Chinese slowdown Australia's central bank cut a quarter of one quarter of a percentage point off of its bank lending rates on Tuesday as its mining sector took a hit from reduced ... Tender for new Santa Fe port expected by year end Plans to build a new deepsea port in Santa Fe, which is located in the river Plate region of Argentina, are moving ahead, with the regional agencies and EAPSF, ... ECLAC report points to slower growth in Latin America The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which is a unit of the United Nations, has projected that economic growth in the region is ...

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Singer backs seizure A US hedge fund backed by billionaire financier Paul Singer appears to be behind the arrest of an Argentine naval frigate in Africa. Silence is deafening A mysterious tax issue that led to the resignation of an Overseas Shipholding Group board member couldn't have come at a worse time, according to an analyst from Evercore Partners. Less is more Greek shipowners control fewer ships than at any time since 2008, but the deadweight of those vessels has hit a record high. No more hurricane pain Stolt Nielsen doesn't expect to feel any more pain from the recent flooding of its New Orleans terminal. Seafarer's neck broken A crewman died instantly after a snapped wire broke his neck on a Taiwanese bulker in the UK. Prosafe inks another Prosafe has returned to Singapore's Jurong Shipyard for another semi-submersible accommodation barge. ESL's slight delay Ethiopian Shipping Lines (ESL) has suffered a two-month delay in getting its hands on new MR tankers. LDH finds new owners A pair of investor groups have scooped up energy trader Louis Dreyfus Highbridge Energy (LDH Energy), a US charterer and owner in the dry-bulk sector. Fire under control A blaze on board a German multipurpose cargoship has been brought under control at Stavanger in Norway. Bunker seals loan deal Bunker Holding has beefed up its loan facility by half to fund its future growth. No quick exit Germany's Commerzbank is expected to retain most of its shipping staff to wind down its marine portfolio. Chilean dockers walk Strike action by dockers in Chile looks to be spreading as workers protest against changes to the retirement age. Nikolay drugs nicked Some of the cocaine seized from a Bulgarian cargoship off Spain has been stolen from a storage unit in Cadiz. Stormy for Stolt Stolt-Nielsen has reported lower third quarter numbers as its tanker segment continued to suffer. Teekay in a tangle A fishing boat needed diving assistance to free its net from the propeller of a Teekay tanker off Norway. Ambiente ditches Daphne Classic International Cruises' (CIC) future looks in dire straits after German cruise operator Ambiente Kreuzfahrten said it was severing its ties with the company and cancelling future vessel charters. Stick with it Planned November rate rises for containerships will be tough to implement, according to Denmark's Sydbank. Solvtrans gets busier Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans boosted its utilisation rate to 95% in the third quarter. Tallink on the climb Estonian ro-ro group Tallink has logged improved passenger and freight figures for the third quarter. Incat wins trio Australian yard Incat Crowther is designing a pair of ferries for the Caribbean. Kembla up for sale The New South Wales (NSW) state government has formally kicked-off plans to privatise Australia's second largest coal export facility. Statoil ties up rig trio Statoil has spent at least NOK9.2bn ($1.6bn) securing additional rig capacity for its drilling program in the North Sea. Textainer in box buys Textainer, the world's largest lessor of intermodal containers based on fleet size, has bolstered its owned fleet with a $98m acquisition. They will survive Ocean Rig's (ORIG's) marketing chief will be tough to replace but the drilling contractor should be able to endure the departure with limited disruption, according to an analyst at Evercore Partners.

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Report: Seaport property outperforms "Now at an all-time high for the United States, exports have become an increasingly important driver of activity at domestic ports and their surrounding real estate markets," Jones Lang LaSalle said. Drewry: Ship operating costs down 7% Drewry Maritime Research said some ship operating costs retreated in 2012, falling by up to 7 percent from 2011 levels, a year when operating costs rose 2 percent to 5 percent depending on vessel sector. Jarvis to merge with Crowley Logistics Shippers played waiting game during ILA negotiations The reaction of cargo owners toward an unresolved contract negotiation between longshoremen and maritime employers that could have led to a shutdown of East and Gulf coast container ports this week was more muted than their rhetoric suggested. Rand secures loan for refinancing, growth New Zealand settles with Rena owner The New Zealand government and the Greek owner of the containership Rena reached a comprehensive financial settlement in respect to matters arising from the ship's grounding on Oct. 5, 2011. Stolt Nielsen reports 'weakened' results Stolt Nielsen said it had a net profit of $6.7 million in the third quarter ending Aug. 31, compared to $22.2 million in the same period a year earlier. Operating revenue was $516.4 million in the third quarter of this year. Kewill integrates Clippership with Stamps.com Supply chain management in the blood U.S. says illegal electronic exports 'advanced Russia's military' ViaWest provides IaaS to Cadre Technologies Zonar launches 3G telematics platform Grup TCB pulls out of India port project Hess heads UP customer service center

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OCTOBER 4, 2012
Bunker prices continue falling in Fujairah Durban: Tight avails for distillates Prices fall across Europe Bunker prices stick to downward curve. Fourth cruise ship arrested Unpaid bills behind latest arrest. New trader for Arte Bunkering Aleksandr Jefimov has background in logistics. Hub port expects 100 vessels running on LNG by 2015 Rotterdam officials considering subsidies to encourage ship operators to switch to LNG. Loading delays distort Brent values Long-term viability of Brent benchmark questioned. Singapore's fuel oil stocks drop to a five-week low Fewer arbitrage cargoes arriving. Shipowners worry ahead of sulphur deadline Questions remain about avails of low sulphur material after 2015. MEPC re-elects Chairman Andreas Chrysostomou praised for 'exceptional' skills and stewardship during past decade. Production of 'low cost alternative to IFO' to start next year 'Full commercial roll-out during 2014,' says Quadrise. Maersk and Vitol start talks Use of chartered Maersk tanker to carry Iranian fuel oil cargo under discussion. Piraeus-based shipowner gets ISO 50001 certification Certificate includes two 'high specification' VLCCs featuring a variety of fuel saving technologies. Bunker prices continue downwards trend Supplies of bunker fuel were fine in key Asian ports on Thursday. GHG debate pushed forward to next MEPC Discussions of MBMs and other GHG items delayed as need for Resolution on technology transfer takes precedence. Hanjin Shipping vessels verfied as 'clean' Clean Shipping Index evaluates the environmental performance of ships and carriers. China imports LSFO cargo from Taiwan Chinese bonded bunker suppliers showed weak interest in Venezuelan fuel oil, reports say. Bunker Holding secures $625 million for future growth New funds secured increases its financing facilities by 50%. EU: EEDI 'not enough' to reduce shipping emissions EU to pursue system to monitor shipping activities based on fuel consumption. O.W. Bunker expands UAE trading team Christian Nielsen joins as bunker trader.

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PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

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

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

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

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

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

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