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October 12, 2012

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Panama volume rises 3.6pc as containerships eclipse bulkers and tankers OECD: Global cargo weak till June - US, EU figures still below 2008 peak Prince Rupert January-September box volume up 47pc to 421,641 TEU Drewry says growth trends indicate reefer trade will continue to prosper Maersk ends port calls to Iran as fears grow over damaging its US trade Pirates seize salvage gear in Malacca Straits bound for NZ's Rena wreck Third quarter not expected to augur well for global shipping in 2012 US Supreme court copyright case puts value of Chinese e-goods at risk New 141 kilometre section of Trans-Asian Railway starts trial run Maritime London builds ties with China at its Shanghai international forum Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics acquires control of Abnormal Load Services Bulgaria's Varna Technical University deploys ship simulator for training AF Cargo chief Florence Parly said to take over top Paris airports job US Congressional body wants Huawei, XTE action blocked as 'security threat' Mystery persists over suspect UPS drug shipment on Mumbai-Shenzhen flight AirBridgeCargo car carriage volumes in September break monthly record

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
SCI takes delivery of Suezmax crude oil tanker India may import DAP, MoP only next year Wheat export deal with Iran falls through once again ...offers certificate ex-im training programme from Oct. 15 MACCIA delegation apprises Maharashtra CM on development of non-major ports in state Last mile connectivity logjam at ports Siddhi Vinayak Logistic launches unique Chalak Se Malak initiative Duty drawback rate cuts to have limited impact: Auto industry INR strengthens on fresh dollar selling Gandhidham Chamber to hold Deepak Rao's ESP lecture-cum-demo on Oct. 17 World Bank sees slowing growth in East Asia & Pacific

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Dutch Dredgers in Singapore assisted by Stedergroup The renowned Dutch dredging company, Stedergroup, the Dutch member of the Worldwide Project Consortium WWPC, has successfully transported large crane parts, weighing up to 85 t fro... Fret SNCF continuing transport services for Evian and Volvic Fret SNCF, the cargo division of the French state railway, and the mineral water producers Evian and Volvic are signing a new contract. According to the terms of the latest pact Fr... Toll Group investing AUD 140 million in Australia's road and rail infrastructure Toll Group, Australia's largest provider of transport and logistics services, is spending more than AUD 140 million (EUR 109 million) in transport infrastructure in Western Austral... Renault Trucks delivers Spain's first 26 t hybrid refuse collection vehicle The Spanish company Urbaser, specialised in domestic waste collection and processing, has just received the country's very first 26 t hybrid truck fitted with a refuse collection b... Turkey feeling the effect of dwindling traffic to and from Syria The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) reported that the number of Carnet TIRs that were issued in the first nine months of the current year fell by 1.97%, ... Port of Barcelona to expand The port of Barcelona (Spain) has approved a public tender to build and operate the Bocana Nord marina. The new infrastructure will occupy a surface area of 2.5 ha, 5 ha of shelter... LAN to increase daily flights to and from Montevideo The Chilean carrier LAN Airlines is increasing the number of daily flights between its home base Santiago and Montevideo (Uruguay) from 1 December 2012. LAN will then provide thre... Contship Italia reorganising The president of Contship Italia SpA, Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello, has announced that her shipping company is to get a new, simpler organization as of 1 January 2013. The two ... New manager for Australian trucking association The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) NSW has welcomed Jodie Broadbent as its manager, after the announcement that the present manager, Jill Lewis, will be leaving the organisa... Massive cargo loss at Liege airport Liege airport (Belgium) reported that its statistics for September 2012 confirm the decline in the global air cargo industry. The freight tonnage transported through the country's ... Hactl scoops two awards for training excellence Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has clinched two prestigious training and development awards in the Awards for Excellence in Training and Development 2012, organised ...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
GD gets $8 million contract mod for LCS 2 Fired Costa Concordia captain asks court to reinstate him EU NAVFOR seizes suspect pirate skiff Siem orders wind farm installation support vessel International Shipholding buys Jones Act bulker operator Wärtsilä BWMS gains IMO Basic Approval Aker's Ocean Yield subsidiary acquires Lewek Connector Highlight reel showcases new marine training videos

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
International Trade Administration releases goods and services trade report Port Angeles Port Commission receives 2012 Work Plan update Port of Camas-Washougal showcases works of local artist American Trucking Associations names Card as new chairman Palau International Ship Registry welcomes first vessel registrations

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Qatar still driving LNG trade Exclusive Lloyd's List Intelligence analysis reveals why Qatar LNG slowdown has implications for importers and for shipowners Gastech conference hosts heated debate about LNG pricing Crazy arbitrage opportunities will continue while industry discusses pricing Pirates ahoy! Lloyd's List's PMSC survey hopes to clarify a still-murky industry Qatar stays leader of the pack Despite North Field expansion ban, questions remain over rival nations' new ventures Crunch time for Qatar Although Europe seeks new LNG sources, Doha will continue to shape the market Future gas fleet will face consolidation As numbers of ships increase, ownership will be concentrated in fewer hands Reporting through a single window Brussels directive seeks to clarify and simplify the spider's web of logistics intelligence EPCSA member Soget wins contract to create the world's largest port community system Initial deployment in Jakarta will expand to a total of 111 Indonesian ports Golar moves fast to seize Canadian LNG shipments Fredriksen gas company will provide two newbuildings for new export project Greece faces dilemma over shipping taxes Industry needs a sustainable framework to survive and flourish on home soil International Shipholding to acquire US United Ocean Services Purchase from parent designed to bolster ISH presence in Jones Act bulk transport Lloyd's Register announces container stack weight breakthrough New formula will require ship operators to review their deck-lashing practices PMSCs in Somali territorial waters violate UN arms embargo There are roughly 7,000 weapons in circulation Aquasition launches IPO roadshow in New York Greek-back 'spac' plans to raise $50m and to trade units on Nasdaq Capital Market Contship Italia plans major expansion 'Firm project' being examined in Europe will be made clear by year-end, says president Bollinger wins retrofit work on Hornbeck OSV sextet Announcement fills in missing detail from firm's announcement five weeks ago GNV marine chief to become IUMI secretary-general Outgoing chief hopes top insurers will start to place more importance on the union Deiulemar Shipping goes bust Court declares company bankrupt with €500m debts TMT fails to take delivery of more than 10 bulkers at Hyundai yards Financial woes leave Taiwanese shipowner unable to make payments STX O&S cancels tanker order South Korean yard drops $98.9m deal for two MR tankers after buyer fails to make payment Maher mounts legal challenge over New York port authority fees Newark filing claims new charges are not levied on 'a fair and equitable basis' Israel opens tenders for two box terminals New breakwaters, quays, dredging and reclamation planned at Haifa and Ashdod African states mull shipping bank plan Industry can boost development and employment, conference told Fitch stays negative on First Ship Lease despite Torm deal Rating agency admits FSL has adequate cash but cities difficult shipping environment Diana snaps up second post-panamax newbuilding Analyst expects Greek owner to continue expansion with large ships ISU is not seeking an additional source of income Salvors' proposal should clarify responsibility between property and liability insurers Oldendorff books five bulkers at CSC Jinling German dry bulk player to expand self-owned fleet Daily Maersk adds six box routes Guarantee will cover loadings from Indonesia and Thailand from late November

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
IFT: $100,000 in back pay won in India DOCKER and seafarer unions in India have signed wage accords that call for payment of $100,000 in back wages Golar signs BC export option JOHN Fredriksen-chaired Golar LNG has signed an option agreement that could employ two newbuildings in the nascent Canadian LNG export trade Bankrupt Deuilemar Shipping hopes to trade ITALIAN bulker operator Deiulemar Shipping has been declared bankrupt, but its fleet could continue trading, its lawyer, Astolfo di Amato, told Fairplay today Kaliningrad volumes fall by nearly 16% KALININGRAD port's volume fell nearly 16% year on year in the nine months to 30 September NITC VLCC pops up in Singapore AN NITC VLCC has been in Singapore for the past 11 days Aker unit pays $315M for offshore ship OCEAN Yield, part of Norway's offshore engineering group Aker, has bought a 2011-built offshore construction vessel from AMC Connector Malaysian palm oil stocks reach record MALAYSIA'S big post-Aidilfitri harvest and slower exports to China have driven up the country's palm oil inventory to a record 2.48M tonnes Shell increasing low-sulphur sales after tests SHELL's bunker trading arm said today it will increase sales of low-sulphur fuel oil in Singapore after a pilot scheme showed positive results Few Capesizes delivered in August JUST EIGHT Capesize bulkers were delivered in August, compared with the monthly average is 21 deliveries

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
EPA Awards $30 Million for Clean Diesel Projects The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $30 million in grants to reduce emissions from existing diesel engines via emission control and idle reduction technologies, cleaner fuels, engine upgrades or replacements and vehicle or equipment replacements. The EPA's Diesel Emission Reduction Program will specifically replace or repower older diesel engines on...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Liners must change commercial management principles Lloyd's Register announces container stack weight breakthrough Lloyd's Register has developed a revolutionary new formula that will allow heavier containers to be stacked higher on deck - enabling ships to carry more cargo ... EUNAVFOR keeps lid on Somali piracy An EU navy warship last night stopped and apprehended a skiff in the Indian Ocean with seven suspected pirates onboard - the vessel had been sighted earlier carrying ... ANL adds to its SE Asia-Australia offerings ANL, which is owned by the CMA CGM group, has joined the ASA consortium in the trade linking South East Asia and Australia and in so doing added another weekly ... Spain's debts near junk status The debt crisis in Spain is deepening with credit rating agency Standard & Poor's last night downgrading the Iberian nation's sovereign debt to one notch ... CMA CGM starts East Med-Russia citrus express service Marseille-based CMA CGM is expanding its container reefer shipping operations by starting a new service between Turkey, Egypt and Russia. Sailings will commence ...

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
Nigeria remains risky Attacks against maritime assets are not on the rise in Nigeria despite mainstream media reports to the contrary, according to Bergen Risk Solutions. More room to grow at ISC International Shipholding Corporation has more financial capacity to grow its fleet but boss Niels Johnsen described his hunt for more acquisitions with caution. Reed Smith storms Singapore Reed Smith is shoring up its footing in Asia with the opening of a new office in Singapore. ISC expands Stateside International Shipholding Corporation (ISC) has beefed up its presence in the US with the acquisition of United Ocean Services (UOS). Thermal coal heats panas A spike in thermal coal fixtures into China is helping to drag panamax rates away from historic lows. Palau makes flag debut A new shipping register formed by the tiny Micronesian island nation of Palau has signed up its first two ships. NOCC charters oldie Norwegian Car Carriers has bagged its second time charter at a higher rate in little over a fortnight. Dredger for Jan De Nul Jan De Nul has ordered a new dredger at Dutch shipyard Ravestein. We're watching you Seven Somali pirates have been busted by an EU warship off the coast of Socotra. IUMI returns to roots The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is returning to Germany the country where it was founded nearly 140 years ago. Aker unit buys again Lars Solbakken's Ocean Yield has agreed to buy an offshore construction and pipelay vessel for $315m. Fitch still negative on FSL An apparent end to financial trauma at Torm has failed to spur Fitch's view of First Ship Lease Trust - which is now both a client of and shareholder in the Danish owner. Erria wins Rushan cash Danish shipping company Erria has won a legal battle to recover cash after it cancelled tankers ordered at a Chinese shipyard. Siem's $300m spend Siem Offshore's newbuilding blitz has set the Oslo-listed owner back to the tune of around $300m, observers say. J Lauritzen turns to Oslo J Lauritzen has raised NOK 500m ($87m) from a trip to the Norwegian bond market. Schettino sues Costa The captain of the wrecked cruiseship Costa Concordia is suing owner Costa Cruises for wrongful dismissal. Diana's bargain buy Diana Shipping's fifth dip into the sale and purchase market this year has seen the Simeon Palios-led company pick up a bargain. Oldendorff signs for five Germany's Oldendorff Carriers has continued its newbuilding splurge with a deal for five bulkers in China. Golar fixes first newbuilds John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has penned a preliminary deal which could tie up the first two ships in its vast LNG newbuilding orderbook. Inchcape recruit Pusey Inchcape Shipping Services has appointed Nigel Pusey to the newly created position of chief commercial officer. Gemini crew safe Four South Korean seafarers held hostage by Somali pirates for more than 17 months have made contact to say they are safe. SBM in FPSO bond first SBM Offshore has raised $500m from a US private placement bond to fund an FPSO destined for Brazil. Bollinger to stretch Bollinger Shipyards has won a deal to extend six Hornbeck Offshore Services vessels. Sekwang order junked Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has finally made official the cancellation of two tanker contracts more than a year after compatriot Sekwang Shipping ceased trading. Procopiou confirms buys George Procopiou has emerged as the buyer of five dry bulk resales at from China's New Times Shipbuilding. Nordea new boy likes SFL Nordea Markets new head of shipping research has upgraded the bank's rating on Ship Finance International (SFL). Vitol gets funding boost Vitol has secured a twelve month extension to its $5.2bn three-year revolving credit facility, the Swiss oil trader has confirmed. Pirates steal Rena kit Thieves have stolen valuable equipment from a barge that was bound for the Rena salvage operation in New Zealand.

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications International Shipholding to buy United Ocean Services Founded in 1959, UOS provides marine transportation services for dry bulk and break-bulk commodities in the United States. It operates the largest U.S.-flag Jones Act dry bulk fleet today (131,000 deadweight tons). Maersk further slows Mideast-South Africa loop Just over one month after slowing to a seven-week rotation, ocean carrier Maersk Line has added an eighth vessel to its weekly Middle East-to-South Africa MESA service, further increasing roundtrip voyage time from 49 days to 56 days. German lines slow joint Med-WCNA loop G6 tweaks rotations on two Asia-Europe services The amendments made by the liner carriers include deleting a call at Port of Kelang on their EUM/MED service to the Mediterranean and adding a call at Le Havre on their Loop 4 service to Northern Europe. Maersk speeds up WAF7 Shipowner group opposes change to salvage rules Ex-Im Bank supports B737 exports to Dubai SynchroNet syncs with Matson Logistics Through their new multi-year agreement, both companies will supply and sub-lease containers to and from each other. Matson will also provide rail line-haul services, primarily on the CSX and BNSF railroads, to SynchroNet. U.S., China solar energy trade battle flares

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OCTOBER 11, 2012
EPA awards $30 million in grants towards clean diesel projects Diesel Emission Reduction Program is designed to replace, retrofit or repower older diesel-powered engines including marine vessels. Prices continue to rise in Fujairah Bunker prices at South African ports showed strong gains. Market firm in Rotterdam Prices maintain upward momentum across European ports. DNV: LNG to beat scrubber uptake prior to 2020 Global LNG bunker demand could reach 4-7 million tonnes by 2020 if prices remain competitive, Gastech Conference hears. New supplier aims at monthly sales of 10,000 mt Cambodian offshore bunker market could reach 60,000 mt a month. Panama tank farm nears completion Capacity up to two million barrels of oil. O.W. Bunker: Collaboration best in challenging market Fuel quality is the supplier's responsibility. Refinery sees 70% rise in marine fuel output Russia's largest refiner produced 2.3 million mt of bunker material in first nine months of 2012. US takes soft line on ECA enforcement Shipping getting time to adapt to new regime. Fuel oil stocks climbing Ample supply putting downward pressure on prices. Pollution from ships 'getting worse' Hong Kong study shows ship-generated pollution up by around 9%. Bunker prices trending upwards at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Shell supplying LSFO in Singapore Initial LSFO barge deliveries have been 'most successful'. Deiulimar goes out of business Company assets will be sold at auction. Box shipping firms 'must change course' The industry harming its own economics by following 'misguided practices', says consulting firm. USTC appoints new directors New directors tasked to make Bunker Holding into the 'world's leading' bunker company. Firms collaborate to develop 'game-changing technology' Software to be initially developed for Wilh. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Marine's fleet. Singapore accredited bunker suppliers' list shrinks With the departure of two Singapore-based companies from the physical bunker market.

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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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