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June 3, 2014

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Panama Canal charter postpanamax vessel for training on new locks Russia's Summa Group signs accord with Jilin on Zarubino Port logistics Wuhu port's four-month box volume increases 20.1pc to 113,700 TEU London Thamesport wins RMR Shipping's call on West Africa ro-ro service Maersk Container Industry, University of California issue reefer guide Famous Pacific Shipping Sydney names manager for customer service post IATA head of cargo Des Vertannes retires, looks back on career Asia Pacific airlines air freight demand increases 4.7pc in April DHL/IMG Fashion top designers now poised to boost their exports

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JUNE 1, 2014
Ahlers India's 10 year Anniversary Bash lights up Mumbai Liberian Registry concludes Kerala hijacking investigation SARJAK bags coveted ET NOW award for all-India excellence in transport & logistics UK forwarders 'not surprised' by further US climbdown on 100 pc container scanning Shipping Secy visits RAS Infraport terminal at Kandla Port DB International, Railways ink MoU on technological collaboration in rail sector Gadkari lays stress on speedy implementation of projects in roads & shipping New govt to expedite 50 stalled road projects NHAI to develop Paradip-Daitary highway Commerce Ministry to push for withdrawal of taxes on SEZs Economy registers sub-5 pc growth in 2013-14 Forex reserves drop by $ 2.27 bn to $ 312.66 bn Govt halts export of excess wheat INR ends sharply weak at 59.11 on heavy dollar demand L&T signs tech sharing pact with Japanese firm IACC sees opportunity to reset Indo-US ties, boost trade BAM Clough & SAL Heavy Lift sign major contract to ship & deploy LNG & LPG product loading platforms PPG appoints members in North America Wijngaard Natie moves heavy transformer in Belgium

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CN transports record levels of Canadian grain A strong duo for Schenker China's freight transport volume rising more slowly New CEO of ATR appointed UK's logistics industry on track to meet carbon target East African carriers fly Dreamliner to France 7,000th Volvo truck delivered in Latvia ANA Cargo moves to Lufthansa Messina upgrades ro-ro service PPG appoints members in North America Munich firm sets up shop in Hamburg Die GUS glaubt an die Schiene Trans-o-flex opens new warehouse for Bionorica Evergreen makes maiden call at Felixstowe

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JUNE 2, 2014
New Tsuneishi bulker bow design cuts wind resistance Agreement will widen LNG fuel availabilty NAO to raise $122 million, inks LOI with Vard NASSCO can use "Asian angles" in Jones Act tankers Multi Cat will work in fish farm and spot oil market Langh brings scrubber to market through JV with Deltamarin

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JUNE 2, 2014
NAFTA partner trade sees gains during March Diana Shipping draws $30 million to finance two dry bulk vessels Coast cutter MIDGETT returns to Seattle homeport Greenbrier opens new hub covering Dallas-Fort Worth area K Line take delivery of new coal carrier vessel

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JUNE 2, 2014
Consolidation looms as McQuilling launches India shipbroker New Delhi and Mumbai venture with Seaways follows recent Braemar-ACM merger Cheniere strikes second deal in a few days to sell LNG from Corpus Christi Despite sales deals, LNG shipping needs more new supply Posidonia 2014: Lauro is 'concerned' about funds fuelling inferior ships Scorpio stopped at 150 newbuildings but backers carried on investing with others Posidonia 2014: Greek shipping minister calls for EU shipping reform Varvitsiotis decries inconsistent EU maritime policies and European Commission intervention DHT's Samco deal shows the race is on to land the deal of the year Can stealth player Fredriksen trump the three major VLCC acquisitions of 2014? Posidonia 2014: Don't kill the market, warns Tsakos 'Keep your pens in your pockets,' TEN president tells Capital Link conference Posidonia 2014: Product tankers still have reasons for optimism, say Greek owners Crude sector has 'turned the corner' Rina launches Dolphin ship-noise notation Move responds to IMO circular on reducing disturbance to whales and other marine life Rio Tinto's landmark Guinea ore project will fill 570 capesizes a year Simandou South offers a multi-billion dollar port development contract Super-alliances and mega-ships make for a pivotal year for container firms Box shipping segment undergoes its most radical overhaul since 2005 Revised class rules allow bigger boxships to load more cargo on deck Bureau Veritas joins Lloyd's Register and DNV GL to back season-led container lashing Nordic American Tankers buys two 2005-built suezmaxes New York-listed owner targets up to four vessels on raising $100m to expand its fleet Thai product tanker recovered after robbery incident Crew of Orapin 4 are unhurt, but fuel cargo is missing Golden Energy Offshore raises $61m from Norwegian bond issue Restis-owned offshore support vessel company pays off existing debt Posidonia 2014: Private equity falls out of love with shipping Lloyd's List panel of shipowners voices caution on finance and overcapacity but still sees opportunity in diversified niche plays Posidonia 2014: DHT agrees $590m acquisition of seven Samco VLCCs Deal includes oil major charters and share of Goodwood Ship Management but is subject to funding Yangzijiang Shipbuilding hits back at allegations against chief executive Singapore-listed shipbuilder calls accusations of misdeeds by an investment vehicle controlled by Ren Yuanlin unfounded and 'mischievious' Aronnax: Univan comes clean Free to read: Shipmanager says SOx non-compliance was human error and checks are now in place

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JUNE 2, 2014
Dredging association welcomes new executive director The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has appointed Eileen Maher as its new executive director, replacing Lawrence Patella, who has served the organisation in that role for 21 years. "I am pleased to welcome Eileen Maher as WEDA's new executive director, where she will continue the exemplary Mexico port capacity to double Ricardo Martínez Suarez, representing the ports and merchant marine general co-ordination division of Mexico's communications and transport ministry, says port capacity will double in six years and urges investors to look seriously at his country. Currently on a UK tour - Martinez is next billed to Valparaíso gears for mega box ships Terminal Pac'fico Sur (TPS) at the Chilean port of Valpara'so has bought three giant Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes to handle the likes of CMA CGM's 16,000+teu Marco Polo box ship in a strategic move that's been planned for more than two years. The cranes are the biggest that Ireland-based Deep Sea Supply acquires 10 PSVs Deep Sea Supply, the Cyprus-based offshore services vessel operator in John Fredriksen's business empire that is listed in Oslo, will acquire 10 platform supply vessels for $366M and raise $200M in equity through a private placement of stock. The vessels are being sold by PSV Holding, a company Messina starts new ro-ro service Italy's Ignazio Messina has started a vessel-sharing agreement with Spanish operator Marguisa to jointly operate four sister ro-ros between the western Med and the west coast of Africa. The service will run every 12 days from Genoa via Marseille and Valencia to the west African ports of Dakar, Damaged ship held in Port Taranaki Maritime New Zealand has detained the 32,282dwt bulk carrier Lake Triview, which was damaged in rough seas on 24 May. The Singapore-registered carrier was damaged when it dragged its anchor and hit rocks near New Plymouth on New Zealand's North Island. The ship has been detained at Port Taranaki Report blames $17Bn payout on Barrow Island A new report reveals that the location of the Barrow Island mishap and mismanagement were behind Chevron's $17Bn blowout on the Gorgon LNG project, and not labour unions, as previously thought. The report by Bradon Ellem, professor of employment relations from the University of Sydney Business More Sewol owner followers arrested Three more followers of a religious sect led by the fugitive owner of the capsized ferry Sewol have been arrested. Incheon District Prosecutors' Office announced yesterday that the three followers of Gu Won Pa (Salvation Sect) were arrested for helping Chonghaejin Marine owner Yoo Byung Eun to evade Korean shipbuilding stocks to rally in 1Q15 Investors looking to buy Korean shipbuilding stocks must do so now at the current price-to-book value or in August when shipbuilders release their 2Q14 results. Shipbuilding orders also tend to decline in August due to summer vacations. Daishin Securities' shipbuilding analyst Feynman Jeon 'Missing' tanker found anchored in Thailand The product tanker, Orapin 4, arrived and anchored at Sriracha, Chon Buri, Thailand at around 19.30 local time yesterday, according to the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP ISC). The crew reported that the Thailand-registered tanker MOL wins Japanese naval architecture award Mitsui OSK Lines has won the 2014 Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE) Award for developing a waste heat energy recovery system for marine diesel engine used to generate electric power and assist ship propulsion. The system was installed on a MOL-operated large-scale iron Sembcorp Marine buys stake in GraviFloat Singapore-listed Sembcorp Marine has entered into agreement to acquire a 12% stake in GraviFloat (GraviFloat) for $4M, with a right to increase its stake up to 20% by further equity injection. The investment exemplifies a new business venture for Sembcorp Marine as GraviFloat technology allows LNG Cheap iron ore imports to continue in China Despite stockpiles of iron ore reaching record levels in China, the country is not expected to slow down its imports of the steel-making ingredient any time soon. As long as iron ore imports are priced attractively, China will continue to demand such imports, said a note from dry bulk consultancy Yangzijiang refutes allegations against its boss Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has refuted allegations against its executive chairman Ren Yuanlin. In a statement to the Singapore Exchange, Yangzijiang rebutted the allegations that caused its stock price to drop by 10.6% on Friday, when it closed at S$1.01 ($0.81). Tianjin Singapore to use offshore and engine room simulators New simulator will allow institute to train students to operate MAN B&W 60MC machinery Singapore's Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has taken delivery of a Transas Marine ERS 5000 full-mission engine room simulator, allowing it to train students to operate MAN B&W 60MC

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JUNE 2, 2014
As Capacity 'Crisis' Eases, Truck Rates Continue to Rise Shippers are agreeing to pay more to secure truckload capacity even as the sharp contraction in capacity seen this past winter eases. Truckload contract rates in May rose between 2.5 and 4 percent, BB&T Capital Markets reported today, while truck capacity swung back toward a balance. The range of those rate... Shippers Lobby for Scrapping US Container Scanning Mandate WASHINGTON - More than 50 shipper and transportation provider groups are urging the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to ask Congress to repeal a controversial container scanning mandate. The large coalition - representing farmers, retailers, manufacturers, trucking companies, container lines, customs brokers and forwarders - wants DHS Secretary... NLRB Judge: ILWU Engaged in Illegal Slowdowns at Portland Longshoremen engaged in illegal work slowdowns at the Port of Portland from September 2012 to June 2013 because they were upset over the loss of jobs handling refrigerated containers, a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge ruled at the weekend. If Judge Jeffrey D. Wedekind's decision is upheld by the... California Drought Worsens US-Mexico Truck Imbalance U.S.-Mexico surface trade via truck and rail rose 9 percent year-over-year in March. Full-size chart The normal excess of northbound versus southbound truck freight between Mexico and the U.S. is being exacerbated this year because of a high volume of northbound Mexican agricultural goods that is replacing produce normally shipped from California... Canada's TransForce Buys Transport America, Expands in US Truckload Market Canada's largest trucking operator, TransForce, will purchase U.S. trucking company Transport America for $310 million, including the assumption of $150 million in debt held by the Eagan, Minnesota-based carrier, the companies said today. Revenue growth at TransForce, 2010 to 2013 Full-size chart The largest trucking deal to date in 2014 and the second purchase... Desperate US Congress Looks to Postal Reform for Highway Dollars WASHINGTON - Congress is rummaging through the stamp drawer to find dollars for federal highway construction, a reflection of just how desperate the race is to save the Highway Trust Fund from insolvency. House Republicans' proposal to cut delivery of first class and bulk mail on Saturdays would save the U.S.... Weak Freight Rates Weigh on Russia's Fesco Fesco Transportation Group's revenue and earnings declined in the first quarter as a weak Russian rail market offset stronger container shipping and the ruble lost value due to the crisis in Ukraine. The Russian company booked revenue of $242.5 million in the three months to March 31, down 11.9 percent compared...

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JUNE 2, 2014
Damen clinches Cat Dutch shipbuilder wins first deal from Norway for oil market workboat. Wagenborg adds one Dutch owner takes $50m loan from KfW for "walk to work" offshore ship ordered in Netherlands. DFDS on the road Denmark's DFDS is lining up its third major bond issue in three years. Ro-pax crewman killed Stena seafarer hit by truck-mounted platform as he directed cars aboard vessel in Denmark. Vard seals NAO trio Fincantieri-owned shipbuilder Vard Holdings has emerged as the yard behind a new order from Nordic American Offshore (NAO). NAO aims for $122m Supply ship start-up Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is targeting $121.76m of proceeds from its New York-listing. Rem reels 'em in Norwegian vessel owner Rem Offshore has agreed a 10 month firm charter with Micoperi for the Rem Pioneer after delivery from Kleven shipyard this week. Concordia staying in Italy The raised wreck of the Costa Concordia will be demolished in Italy. Fesco feels it Russia's Far Eastern Shipping Company (Fesco) reported lower first quarter earnings after poor results from its rail operations ate into improvements in container shipping. GasLog in repair deal Singapore's Sembawang Shipyard has clinched an exclusive deal to repair and upgrade GasLog's fleet of 20 LNG carriers. Varun loses more Embattled Indian owner Varun Shipping has posted a bigger loss in the three months to 31 March. Deep Sea raising $200m John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply is gearing up for a share sale to pay for 10 new PSVs from the tycoon's private account. Ren fights backs Ren Yuanlin, the executive chairman of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ), has hit back at accusations of "misdeeds" made by rail company Tianjin Guoheng Railway Holding. LSC wins court cash Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has been boosted in the first quarter by a $20.05m partial settlement of its London fraud case. Golden Energy raises $61m Victor Restis-controlled Golden Energy Offshore Services has refinanced its debt with a bond sale in Oslo. SMM takes GraviFloat stake Sembcorp Marine has moved into the offshore gas terminal sector with a minor investment in Norwegian company GraviFloat. GasLog tops Greek spenders GasLog's $468m is by far the largest investment by any Greek owner in the period, with Atlas Maritime second with $127m the data shows. Thai tanker recovered A product tanker believed hijacked by robbers has been recovered, but its cargo has reportedly been stolen. NAO to launch US IPO Nordic American Offshore (NAO) expects to launch its US initial public offering (IPO) later on Monday, the company has confirmed.

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JUNE 2, 2014
Drewry: Air rates continue to rise in April Deadline for conflict mineral reporting passes Weekly liner service planned between Philadelphia, Veracruz The Mexican consulate of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, and ProMexico are working with Ship Philly First to generate more business for ports on a congested Mexican border, the company said. Analyst: Railroad 'renaissance' underway Though railroads are in a repeating investment cycle - carriers invest in their network, which attracts more volume, which requires additional investment - carriers are still turning in valuations that exceed historic levels. Saudia Cargo starts up Houston freighter flights For the time being, Boeing 747 service will be limited to one weekly flight, but the carrier plans to add an additional scheduled flight in September due to anticipated oil and gas demand. Century creates mobile app for customers Swissport partners with Russian airline House GOP ties highway fix to postal changes Descartes bolsters trade content with acquisition The logistics and trade software provider Descartes Systems Group has acquired Salt Lake City-based Customs Info LLC, a provider of trade data content for global trade management systems, for $41.5 million. Manhattan partners with Agile Network for shipment management

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JUNE 2, 2014
Prices soft across Europe Good demand seen in Hamburg. New design for LNG fuel tank Design employs a simple structure requiring less space. Prices lack direction in Fujairah No change in Suez. Plan to ban bunker contaminants could be complicated Voluntary participation likely first step, but testing for many of the proposed forbidden substances is not straightforward. LNG players form North American pact Aim is to develop commercial LNG marine fuel market. Port turns its back on cold-ironing Commitments to clean fuel and on-board scrubbers 'eclipse shore power as a viable air-quality strategy'. Dan-Bunkering hires in Middle East Danish firm makes appointment to Dubai office. Shipmanager: More crew training after Californian sulphur fine Univan says fuel change over procedure found to be site of error. Asian bunker market in mixed trading While Hong Kong closed for a holiday. DNVPS: Commercial pressures won't compromise integrity Surveyors in Singapore won't become more 'supplier friendly'. Another tanker falls victim to cargo theft in Singapore region Six reports of piracy, robbery or attempted robbery in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore region in the last week. Titan Petrochemicals on track to regain listing Firm has submitted a resumption proposal to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Fuel-saving boxship joins Seaspan fleet Company to take delivery of three more similar-designed ships this year. Design for 'eco' bulker nets 100th order Fuel consumption as low as 25 tonnes per day. FESCO: quarterly profit down But fall cushioned by bunkering division. Chinese yard delivers first 'eco' bulker Delivery forms part of a 21 order.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

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.

Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

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

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

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

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

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

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

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

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

Monk

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Noise

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

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

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