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BRIEFS

July 18, 2012

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Two dead as MSC Flaminia aflame and adrift after mid-Atlantic explosion HK box volume down 6.8pc in June to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore rises 9.2pc Los Angeles June box volumes up 8.75pc to 696,847 TEU, 6pc in first half Kuehne + Nagel first half net profit declines 11.1pc to US$285.5 million China exports increase on US demand, but import growth continues to slow Nanjing starts building CNY50 billion shipping business centre Chief engineer suffers head injuries in mutiny on Viet ship off Kolkata Fujian's half-year box volume up 10pc to 4.87 million TEU Mawei port's ECFA commodities trade grows 96pc from January to May DHL Supply Chain boasts 'world's tallest warehouse' at its HK mega hub Indian major ports' first quarter freight volume dips more than 5pc M+R strengthens Asian network with new office in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Panalpina boosts intra-Asia, adds 3 LCL services from Japan to Singapore Nova Scotia port poses challenge to Panama Canal by using Suez route Hactl has first growth since Feb 2011, handles 1.3 million tonnes in 2012 Dragonair backs recommendations of HK Civil Aviation on aircraft incident Shanghai Pudong aims to overtake HK and Memphis as top air cargo hub Atlas Air wins US$2.9 billion Pentagon cargo contract

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JULY 17, 2012
Asia-Europe freight rates fall 4.4 pc last week Bahri sees exponential jump in Q2 & H1 net profit BCHAA welcomes new Customs/Central Excise/Service Tax officers CaroTrans, Craft strengthen US-East Coast South America LCL & FCL service network CKYH alliance to lay up Asia-Europe trade vessels CMA CGM announces launch of New Africa Express (AFEX) service from South China to Africa West Coast Hapag-Lloyd to hike Asia-Europe PSS & GRI ratesfrom August MSC expanding Freeport-Centram feeder service to US East Coast No need to review foodgrain export policy: Pawar Port of Zeebrugge receives halal certificate US peak season to be better than last year: Port Tracker survey Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 27.38 pc in Q1 2012 India may not meet infra investment target : Montek INR trims early gains, still higher

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JULY 17, 2012
American Samoa may seek JV partner for Satala shipyard Sea Star invests in improvements for Puerto Rico trade Albanian Coast Guard takes delivery of first locally buit Damen... Palmer releases more details of Titanic II plans Rolls-Royce design and equipment for wave-piercing PSV Coast Guard picks SAFE Boats to provide OTH-IV boats

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JULY 17, 2012
Report finds foreign-trade zones see strong numbers during 2010 Parsons Brinkerhoff taps King as strategic consulting group member Crowley Maritime promotes Golonka to vice president of ship management Keith P. McTigue takes command of Coast Guard Port Angeles station NOAA releases grant funds to aid in tsunami debris cleanup

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JULY 17, 2012
LA and Long Beach handle more boxes in June Two US ports report higher import and export volumes Euronav losses surge fourfold Belgian tanker outfit makes case for sector consolidation as well as scrapping older tonnage and cancelling orders ICS calls for extension of tramp pool guidelines Consortia 'provide stability to markets', says chamber Stranded Moroccan seafarers are finally heading home But doubt persists about the future of Morocco's oldest ferry operator Union activists arrested after helping stranded seafarers Plight of Comarit-Comanav raises sensitive issues Exodus survives without Comarit As north African expats head home, a drop in numbers means there is sufficient capacity without companies' ferries Cases focus on delayed discharging operations Two recent judgments deal with a freezing injunction and with the concept of laytime under an American Welsh Coal charter party Maersk skips Asia-Europe sailings as peak season disappoints Lines press ahead with rate increases and tell shippers to prepare for more Beazley offers first combined war risk and piracy product in Lloyd's Cover has limit of up to $75m Bid to avert industrial action in US ports Retailers call for further negotiation with dockworkers to avoid strikes hitting economy Chinese economic slowdown hits shipping As GDP growth in China decelerates, export patterns have started to shift Norwegian oil strike would take out up to 18 aframax loadings a month Unions might still disrupt work at terminals Chinese tanker owners fight for sovereign cover on Iran oil shipments EXCLUSIVE INFOGRAPHIC. Cosco calls for action amid mounting financial losses Just what shipowners need: oil price manipulation Record high prices for bunker fuel may have an illegal cause Boxship reliability stabilises at 81% Latest report also shows on-time door-to-door delivery of containers is continuing to improve Box lines wait for answers about MSC Flaminia blast Three hurt in mid-Atlantic accident in hospital as Hanjin Ottawa arrives to aid salvage operation DHT begins hike back toward NYSE listing compliance Reverse stock split finally takes effect Valemax fleet growth back on track as STX bulker returns to service Vale Beijing has finished repairs in South Korea and is en route to Brazil for loading Hamburg seeks LNG fuel terminal Port authority says fuel would be useful for feeder services trading on Baltic Sea Sovereign guarantees sidestep sanctions, but at what cost? The reliance of Japan, China and India on Iranian crude has presented all three countries with some difficult decisions China should support Iranian sanctions Global security, not lost business opportunities, should count for China Alaska in court bid to stay out of North American ECA Dire consequences feared for all maritime treaties signed by the US, but experts sceptical of Alaska chances Shipowners fear record bunker prices are result of manipulation Concern sparked by report that traders are likely to have tried to distort the oil market CIMC issues first-half profit warning China's top container supplier sees profit down at least 55% in January-June China State Shipbuilding to raise yet more funds via bond sale State giant issues $940m of seven-year notes, but is still to launch a further bond programme within a month Australian ports come under attack Productivity and profitability called into question in two separate reports Melbourne posts a record 2.6m teu Results for 2011-2012 financial year show total trade up 9.1%, with container exports up 9.8% and box imports up 7.1%

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JULY 17, 2012
China could follow Japan on Iran insurance COSCO's boss Wei Jiafu has pointedly said Beijing could follow Japan in providing sovereign insurance for ships carrying Iranian oil, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Smelting China's iron ore import figures IRON ORE imports to China fell more quickly than expected in June, dropping 8.7% to 58.3M tonnes, a research group said today OPEC output pause seen hurting VLCCs STRUGGLES in the VLCC sector would be compounded if OPEC heeds the IEA's call to trim output, an analyst has warned Seanergy pulls offering plan SEANERGY has announced the withdrawal of Restis family plans to divest part of its stake in the company, and also confirmed the sale of an ageing Capesize for scrap RCL plans feeder service RCL SAID today it plans its biggest feeder service on the Singapore/Laem Chabang/Singapore corridor Idle box ship fleet seen expanding again LAID-UP and charter-free box ship tonnage is swelling again amid expectations of a lacklustre peak season, a data analysis group has reported Navig8 starts LR1 pool TANKER pool Navig8 today confirmed to Fairplay that it has started an LR1 pool, in addition to its existing VLCC, Aframax, MR and chemical tanker pools VLGCs need spot cargo spurt LNG RATES for VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high of $73.063 per tonne, but brokers cautioned today rates will drop if exporters fail to make more spot cargoes available Russian terminal sale deal to Glencore reported GLENCORE is reportedly buying a new grain export terminal at Taman on the Russian Black Sea coast Far East seen doubling box export lead FAR EAST exporters are expected to double their lead over European shippers in the West African box trades by the end of next year, according to a new study LR2 rates reach 2012 high RATES to ship clean oil products on LR2 tankers on Gulf/Far East routes have reached a 2012 high of Worldscale 104 CSSC Jiangnan HI warns of 80% profits fall CHINA'S shipbuilder CSSC Jiangnan HI today warned its profits are in freefall China Merchants Energy's profits drop 58.5% CHINA Merchants Energy Shipping today said its first-half net profits dropped 58.5% to 83M yuan ($13M) on the same period of 2011 2,500teu active ship sold at all-time low A NEW low has been reached in secondhand prices for 2,500teu box ships, in an apparent fire sale by a German owner Colombia/Asia coal rises 363% COLOMBIA'S steam coal exports to Asia reached 3.76M tonnes in the first half this year, up 363% or 2.94M tonnes from 810,000 tonnes shipped during 1H2011, IHS McCloskey said

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JULY 17, 2012
CSX Profit Up 1.2 Percent on Volume Drop, Flat Revenue CSX profit in the second quarter rose 1.2 percent year-over-year to $512 million, as improved operations helped offset a slight... Kimberly-Clark's Sather Discusses Tightening Truckload Capacity (Video) Truckload capacity is getting tighter, says Kimberly-Clark's Rick Sather, and that poses challenges for the shipper as it tries to... Report: USPS Could Save $100 Million Annually by Going Intermodal The ailing U.S. Postal Service could save roughly $100 million annually by shifting more mail shipments from the highways to... Virginia Container Volume Rises for Fifth Month The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia rose by a strong 11.2 percent in June from the... Survey Points to Higher Back-to-School Spending A survey by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs indicates consumers will spend more on back-to-school shopping... Pirate Attacks Dropped in First Half of 2012 The number of pirate attacks dropped by a third in the first half of 2012, led by a decline in... Shipowners Urge Caution on Emissions Fees The International Chamber of Shipping said the maritime industry shouldn't have to pay more than its share of the cost... Shipowners Press EU to Keep Vessel-Sharing Consortia The International Chamber of Shipping said it doesn't object to the expiration of guidelines for ship lines after Europe's abolition... OOIDA Targets Driver Screening, Appeals Process The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is suing the federal government over a pre-employment screening program it claims hurts a trucker's... Intermodal, Auto Traffic Drive Up KCS Profit Double-digit increases in intermodal and automotive shipments helped drive Kansas City Southern profit up 83 percent year-over-year to $120 million... India's Exports Down 5.4 Percent in June India's exports in June fell 5.4 percent year-over-year, shrinking for the second straight month as the global economic slowdown hurt... PSA Invests in Automated Port Vehicles Global port giant PSA and the Port Authority of Singapore have allocated some $15.8 million to develop a new generation... Retailers Urge ILA, USMX to Keep Ports Open The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and its management counterpart to pledge to continue contract negotiations and... Brazil Customs Slowdowns Intensify Brazilian customs officers stepped up their slowdowns this week, delaying commerce at Santos and other ports, as labor negotiations continued.... INTTRA, SeaIntel Unveil New Container Delivery Metrics Container lines and the cargo owners that ship products on their vessels are getting new tools to measure both performance... DHL Eyes High-Tech Growth in Hong Kong Hong Kong's competitive position in high-tech logistics markets will get a major boost when new infrastructure linked to factories in... Greek Shipowner Share of Container Fleet Grows Greek shipowners are gaining a larger share of the global container ship fleet, challenging German KG partnerships as the primary... Container Traffic Rises at Long Beach June was the busiest month of the year so far at the Port of Long Beach, with the 555,359 20-foot... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise India-US Rates Hapag-Lloyd will raise its rates on services from the Indian subcontinent to the U.S., starting Aug. 15. Rates on...

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JULY 17, 2012
Shipowners not fussed over EU Antitrust guidelines Ocean carrier members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) say they are not particularly concerned over the need for antitrust guidelines after 2013. ... Ship attacks off West Africa increase While the latest figures published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre showed a sharp drop ... 'Soft' Asia - USWC peak season predicted New feeder service to Liverpool BG Freight Line plans to introduce a weekly feeder service between Rotterdam, Belfast and Liverpool on July 21, 2012. Departures from Rotterdam will be every Monday, ... Deadline extended for Virginia port bids APM Terminals could be up against other contenders in its bid for a long term concession for the operation of the US East (USEC) port of Virginia after the state's ... Shipowners note protest over IMF green tax assessment Shipowner members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are unhappy with a recent statement from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) managing director ... Evergreen to route more ships to Mombasa Taiwan's largest liner shipping company is to increase its sailings to/from the port of Mombasa and expand its presence in the country according to its president ... MSC Flaminia: Smit tugs to assess damage China: economic hardship may continue for some time That was the message from China's Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao at the weekend in a statement in which he described the nation's challenges as 'serious and complex'.To ...

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JULY 17, 2012
Euronav endorses consolidation Boxship raided off W Africa Container vessel's crew taken hostage in robbery off Conakry, Guinea. Sister helps MSC Flaminia A second NSB boxship and a firefighting tug have now reached the burning MSC Flaminia. Seanergy confirms cape sale Restis-controlled Seanergy Maritime Holdings has sold a capesize bulker for scrap for less than previously reported. Palmer bars OAPs Australian tycoon Clive Palmer has unveiled plans for his new Titanic replica cruiseship - but will bar pensioners from its casino. Iino offloads Duke Japanese owner Iino Kaiun Kaisha has found an Indonesian buyer for its oldest chemical carrier. PGS looking stronger Norwegian shipowner Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) is forecasting an improved second quarter profit as revenue rises. Hantong hauls in duo China's Hantong Shipyard has been linked to a new panamax order from Korea's HI Investments. Pipavav pockets cash Gujarat Pipavav Port has completed a private placement that paves the way for it to expand the facility. NCSP forges ahead Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) has boosted first-half volumes under new ownership. Bulker seized in pay row An Albanian bulker has been arrested in China as the cargo owner seeks to unload its iron ore. DHT completes split Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led tanker owner finalises its delayed 12 for 1 reverse stock split. DHT completes split DHT Holdings has completed its 12-for-1 reverse split of its common stock Containership aground A German feedership has run aground off Belize, but did not hit a nearby reef as initially feared. ENVC sale soon Portugal's government wants rid of troubled shipbuilder by September. Sumitomo not worried Sumitomo Heavy Industries is still in the hunt for new orders. Los Angeles gets busier The Port of Los Angeles has posted a modest rise in its box throughput for the first half of 2012. Friendly Fire An Indian fisherman was killed and three others injured after the fishing launch they were working on board strayed too close to the US navy replenishment vessel USNS Rappahannock (built 1995). The incident took place on Monday close to the port of Jebel Ali. Golar fully exercised Golar LNG Partners raised $195.7 million in a fully subscribed public offering that closed yesterday.

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JULY 17, 2012
CaroTrans, Craft expand South America partnership Sterling expands into Chinese aviation market CII names Bermingham VP sales, operations Crowley promotes Golonka VP ship management MavenWire announces rapid cloud TMS New report compares liner, container delivery reliability Alaska seeks to block low-sulfur fuel reg In a lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, the state seeks an injunction keeping the EPA and Coast Guard from their plans to begin enforcing the North American Emissions Control Area (ECA) on Aug. 1. Ambassador Bridge reopens after bomb scare Authorities have reopened the Ambassador Bridge after the busiest international commercial truck crossing in North America was shut down Monday evening for five hours because of a bomb scare. Washington Notebook: Designer drugs seized at UPS hub Security forces keep Somali pirates at bay The number of attacks by Somali pirates on vessels from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean declined in the first half of the year to 69 from 163 during the same period in 2011, the IMB said. Retailers: Keep ports open with or without contract The National Retail Federation asked the the ILA and dockworker employer representative to commit themselves to continuing talks and normal port operations on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts even if they do not reach agreement by Sept. 30. Railroads appeal class action certification Military Sealift Command tests biofuels

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JULY 17, 2012
Rotterdam Q2 bunker sales shrink further Latest figures show 13.7% year-on-year decline and 2.2% fall compared to overall Q1 sales. Report stokes oil market manipulation fears Survey of oil trader practice highlights distortion 'window of opportunity'. Market gains in Fujairah Fujairah displays highest surge in Middle East. Market firm across Europe Upward trend clearly visible across European ports. Avoiding ECAs 'rarely cost effective or practical' Online tool helps calculate distance sailed inside ECAs so operators can estimate extra fuel cost. IMF chief criticised for comments on Green Climate Fund ICS Chairman points out complexities surrounding MBMs for shipping and says sector's contribution must be proportionate to share of global CO2 emissions. New fuel efficiency tool from AWT Uses ship data to monitor fuel use and estimate cost. Asian bunker prices surge Prices rise across all key ports on Tuesday, Bunkerworld data shows. Parker buys oil testing kit manufacturer Kittiwake's niche presence to become part of bigger company. New barge for Algerian supplier 2,500 mt capacity vessel suitable to service big tonnage vessels. Horizon Lines reduces bunker surcharge Lowers fuel surcharge amid decline in bunker costs. South Korea to suspend bunkering ops as typhoon approaches Bunker deliveries in Busan will resume only at the end of the week, local traders say. US Navy refueling ship fires at boat off UAE One person killed and three injured during the incident on Monday. Maersk Line cuts fuel costs by $90 million Vessel performance system has helped company reduce energy costs in the past three years. CSCL to return to profit in Q2 Earnings helped by higher rates and a decline in bunker prices, according to parent firm.

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ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

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

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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