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BRIEFS

February 19, 2014

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Maersk ship loses 200-300 boxes overboard in Bay of Biscay storm Qingdao port container volume up 7pc to 15.52 million TEU in 2013 US shippers tell FMC to look at combined P3-G6 weight before ruling Fujian ports' January container volume grows 6.8pc to 981,600 TEU Union Pacific chairman James Young loses battle with cancer at 61 Sino-Mexican talks start to set up infrastructure development fund Wuhan port's January container volume increases 22.8pc to 73,100 TEU Lawyers say EU trust busters' case against carriers lacks proof of collusion Shandong 2013 port steel exports up 12.4pc to 5.59 million tonnes Shantou 2013 port container volume up 3pc to 1.28 million TEU Fujian to spend US$2.87 billion on railway infrastructure in 2014 Beijing-Hangzhou Canal port Xuzhou's volume hits 80 million tonnes Menlo to cut Starbucks Thailand's supply chain logistics costs BIMCO urges tough line on piracy, terrorist attacks on the high seas Canadian National Railway launches US$227 million public debt offering Long Beach spends US$2 million testing ship emission cleaning barge United Nations' mandatory maritime wish list set to bite by 2016 BIFA warns non-UK truckers must pay new road tax starting April 1 Air cargo sector hard-pressed to fulfill EU's air security mandate Bangkok Flight Services to accept cargo under new EU security rules FedEx expands SenseAware in Europe for high-value cargo monitoring

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
DP World Chennai hosts launch of Simatech Shipping-Greenways Shipping Agencies direct Gulf service Portland port considering incentive payment to retain & attract boxship calls KSH Distriparks pioneering break-bulk cargo services Export duty on pellets opposed Exports may rise by 6.8 pc to $ 326 bn in 2013-14, says Chidambaram while presenting Interim Budget INR turns marginally weak against dollar MoEF puts on hold Odisha UMPP US trade panel initiates investigation on Indian policy Heavies for Abu Dhabi by barge from Switzerland & Germany via Antwerp by Alexander Global Logistics National Shipping of America & Rickmers-Linie expand break-bulk services to Puerto Rico

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Russian Railways to invest in new locomotives Cathay Pacific pays penalty Rickmers JV buys Hamburg Süd vessels Two railfreight companies become AAR members DB Schenker speeding up freight transport in Asia Fercam expanding location network in Italy and Austria Aerolineas Argentinas orders four more Airbus Port of Khalifa receives three new STS cranes In Time Express Logistik on upward trajectory Higher January volumes in port of Los Angeles New link opened to Esperance Port in Western Australia Norwegian inks agreement for four bigger Dreamliners Branch expansion for Europa in Southampton

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Totem Ocean picks Wärtsilä for Orca class LNG conversions February 18, 2014 ClassNK joins Drive Green Project scrubber research Wärtsilä completes FPSO propeller job Wallenius newbuilds will get PM shaft generators Machinery deficiencies lead to detentions Ferus Smit to build LNG fueled dry cargo ship

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Port Metro Vancouver expanding current moratorium on truck fleet Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding service from Santander, Spain Maersk Line container ship loses cargo during rough weather Port of Tacoma updates World Wide Web offering Mitsui O.S.K. Lines adding new Post-Panamax coal carrier

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
CMA CGM links northern Europe to the Black Sea UPDATED: Femex 1 extends to include Samsun, Novorossiysk and Constantza Cabau Woehrel switches from Dunkirk to Marseilles-Fos Senior French ports appointment will be ratified by ministerial decree Reduced rates drive Diana to first annual loss Owner 'less enthusiastic' than some about immediate prospects aims to buy more ships Second Essar bulker arrested in dispute with bunker vendor Chandi Prasad held for more than a month following November arrest of Kishore Jinhui Shipping sells two supramax ships for $29m Proceeds will bolster working capital of Hong Kong owner Cosco and China Shipping sign agreement to co-operate Conglomerates will work together to buck the downturn Avance Gas growth plan signals consolidation in VLGC sector Joint venture gives itself up to 1.5 years to achieve expansion goal Maritime and Coastguard Agency detains two vessels in January UK authorities hold five additional ships from previous months Hyundai Heavy Industries to issue $469m bonds South Korean shipbuilding giant plans to raise money to repay debt China Shipping opposes P3 in China State-owned conglomerate believes it could not match alliance freight rates Zim restructuring deal sparks protest over shrinking of state's golden share Israeli line's shareholders allegedly stand to benefit 'at the expense of public interests' Hamburg Süd signs sale and leaseback deal with Rickmers Six reefer boxships change hands for $176m Seoul prosecutors raid Pan Ocean and STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Restructuring unaffected despite company request to probe alleged inside corruption BHP Billiton half-year profits rise 31% as productivity gains kick in Miner predicts China's demand for imported ore will defy slowing growth in steel output Svendborg Maersk loses up to 520 boxes during Bay of Biscay storm Firm loses more containers than in any previous event after stacks tilt in heavy seas

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
DryShips boosts stock sales George Economou's DryShips has posted a much lower quarterly loss and accelerated share sales under its 'At The Market' (ATM) offering Diana slips further into the red NYSE-listed Diana Shipping has reported a much higher than expected quarterly loss on sharply falling charter rates NCL sees steady yield growth Norwegian Cruise Line has reported stronger than expected results for its latest quarter and predicted continued yield growth for 2014 Top upsizes newbuild plan NASDAQ-listed Top Ships has disclosed an expanded eco newbuild programme in its recently filed annual report Viking Line sees improved 2013 Viking Line, the Åland-based shipping company, saw revenue increase last year by 6.4% to €549M ($751M), but net profit shot up to €27.5M ($37.6M) - an improvement over 2012's €0.9M ($1.2M) Ferus Smit wins Thun LNG powered cargo ship Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit has won an order for an LNG powered cargo ship from Swedish owner Erik Thun Portuguese dockers end 18 month dispute Dockers in Lisbon have voted to end 18 months of industrial action over port deregulation legislation introduced by the Portuguese government in February last year

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
GLP, Chinese Investors in $2.5 Billion Logistics Pact A group of Chinese investors that includes a Bank of China subsidiary will pump as much as $2.5 billion into modern logistics facilities being developed in China by Global Logistics Properties, the Singapore-based developer said today. The $2.5 billion agreement follows the launch by GLP last November of a $3 billion... Marad Says It Identified US-Flag Vessels for Salt Transport to NJ WASHINGTON - In response to mounting criticism of a domestic ocean shipping law that some say is preventing the transport of emergency road salt to New Jersey, Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen today said his agency helped state officials identify available U.S.-flag barges to ship the cargo. "But (state officials) chose... Evergreen Says It's in Talks With CKYH Evergreen Line has confirmed that it is in negotiations with the CKYH Alliance to form a new alliance, but said it is too early to say whether the Taiwanese carrier will become a member of the alliance. Other carriers in CKYH had said previously that Evergreen had been approached about joining... BB&T Predicts 'Tug of War' Over Trucking Rates Will truckload rates rise quickly in 2014 as truck capacity tightens? Not surprisingly, shippers and trucking companies have different opinions. BB&T Capital Markets sees a "looming tug of war" between motor carriers trying to raise rates to cover higher costs and shippers trying to keep cost increases to a minimum. The split... Bi-State Truckers Seek Changes at NY-NJ Port An association of port drayage companies called for immediate steps, including longer hours at container terminal gates and hiring of additional longshore labor, to alleviate congestion and delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers said the port authority's Port Performance Task Force... CMA CGM Upgrades Black Sea Service CMA CGM's upgraded FEMEX service.CMA CGM has extended its FEMEX service in the Black Sea with the addition of three new calls in Samsun, Turkey; Novorossiysk, Russia; and Constanta, Romania. The new rotation, which will start from Hamburg, Germany, on Feb. 20, with the CMA CGM Lavender, will be as follows:... Svendborg Maersk Loses 'Significant Number' of Containers Svendborg Maersk in December 2010. Photo from Flickr by Maersk Line. License: CC ShareAlike 2.0 Generic.The container ship Svendborg Maersk lost a "significant number" of containers over board during "very rough" weather in the Bay of Biscay on Feb. 14, according to Maersk Line. Other containers onboard were also damaged as a... Mayor Dane Slater and Troy City Council Announce Opening of New Total Quality Logistics Office Troy, Michigan - Mayor Dane Slater and the Troy City Council, along with Total Quality Logistics (TQL) officials today announced that the third party logistics company is opening a new sales office in the city of Troy, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit. "The City of Troy is very pleased to welcome... WCI Honors Congressman Ed Whitefield with Leadership Service Award Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) was presented Waterways Council, Inc.'s (WCI) 13th Annual Leadership Service Award for his strong and continued leadership on ports and inland waterways issues. Most recently he served as a critical champion to introduce, with 31 bi-partisan co-sponsors, legislation -- Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and... Heineken Subsidiary Aims to Grow Market Share and Strengthen Brand Loyalty With Manhattan Supply Chain Commerce Solutions PARIS and ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supply ChainCommerce Solutions provider Manhattan Associates (Nasdaq:MANH), todayannounced that France Boissons, a leading beverages distributor andwholly owned subsidiary of Heineken France, is deploying Manhattan'sWarehouse Management (WMS) and Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI)solutions at its distribution centers (DCs) in France. The Manhattansolutions, so... YRC's Welch: 'It's About the Customer, Execution' With a $1.1 billion refinancing deal locked down, YRC Worldwide CEO James Welch is free to focus on two critical items that need his attention: fixing YRC Freight and winning shipper customers. "It's a breath of fresh air to be concentrating 100 percent on trucking," he said in an interview, after... Global Container Exports Accelerated in December For a second consecutive year, Container Trade Statistics data showed that the global container market witnessed a "slightly accelerated pace" in global output in December 2013, as importers stocked up for Chinese New Year, according König & Cie. Global containerized export volume in all regional trade lanes in 2013. Full-size image Overall, containerized... PIERS: US Containerized Imports Climb U.S. containerized imports through January 2014 Full-size image U.S. containerized import volume rose 6.2 percent year-over-year in January 2014, according to advance figures from PIERS, the data division of JOC Group Inc. Imports totaled 1.58 million TEUs in January. January imports were up roughly 10 percent from containerized volume in December. "The U.S.... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Feb. 18 Major carriers aim to hike rates in a variety of trade lanes in March and April, although any increases achieved could be temporary. TPM 2014 will feature discussions of instability in the freight rate market, among other issues in the container shipping industry. Trans-Pacific Three container lines have planned rate increases on shipments,... Long Beach Harbor Commissioners Confirm Boyden for Executive Search The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, in a special meeting last week, selected Boyden Global Executive Search to find candidates for the position of executive director of the nation's second largest container port. The harbor commission, at a previous meeting on Feb. 11, nominated Boyden, with offices in Baltimore and... Liebherr to deliver 4 ship to shore cranes and 18 rubber tyre gantry cranes to Transnet Port Terminals in South Africa Liebherr Africa is proud to announce the awarding of a contract for the supply of 4 STS and 18 RTG cranes to Transnet Port Terminals. The order will be fulfilled with the assistance of Liebherr Container Cranes in Ireland. In the last two years, Liebherr delivered 9 mobile harbour cranes...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Economou upbeat DryShips turned in a fourth-quarter loss Tuesday but the Greek operator's chief executive is feeling upbeat about the future of the shipping markets. Good Seanergy Greece's Seanergy Maritime Holdings is poised to deliver some long-awaited good news when it makes a delayed report of third-quarter 2013 earnings tomorrow. GNK remains a risky bet A leading equity analyst believes Genco Shipping & Trading's (Genco's) exposure to the spot market is going to pay off in the fourth quarter of 2013. Diana scans resale market It's no problem for expansion-minded Diana Shipping that it sees no newbuilding slots at quality yards with delivery dates before the end of 2016. Clock ticks for DryShips Investors and equity analysts across the globe appear to be gearing up for the release of DryShips' fourth-quarter earnings report, which is due to hit Times Square in less than two hours. TOTE pens conversion pact Wartsila appears to be making progress in its campaign to cash in on rising demand for dual-fuel engines in the US. Sterling adds final pieces New London broking shop Sterling Shipping swelled its ranks today with the long-anticipated arrival of two stellar names. Stifel counts LNG squeeze Pending deliveries of newbuildings totalling almost one tenth of the trading fleet in capacity terms this year will keep the LNG sector oversupplied well into 2015, Stifel says. Strike hurting Condor A strike by French crew has cost Channel Islands shipowner Condor Ferries about £500,000 ($836,000) so far. Wareberg wants more Atlantic Offshore is mulling further additions to its newbuilding orderbook after seeing its contract backlog reach record levels. Ferry and boxship clash No injuries have been reported after a collision involving a containership and a ferry in Hong Kong. STX Finland deal dead STX Finland has told Scandlines it is unable to fulfil an order for two passenger ferries due to lack of finance, according to the shipowner. Diana dives into the red Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping dived to its first ever full year loss as a listed company as charter rates fell. NCL earnings climb Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has booked a huge rise in quarterly and full year earnings thanks to an enlarged fleet and lower finance costs following completion of its IPO early last year. Fullers admits dumping New Zealand ferry line Fullers has admitted dumping raw sewage into the Hauraki Gulf. Detention for Derna A Derna Carriers vessel which drew the wrath of unions in a crew pay dispute ran into trouble with UK Port State Control in January. DCI does better State-run Dredging Corporation of India (DGI) has posted a fourfold increase in earnings between October and December. WWL adds export line Car carrier specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has started a new service from Spain to South Africa and Australia. BHP profit jumps 83% BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, booked a huge rise in half year profit after boosting iron ore output and making almost $5bn in annualised cost savings. Funds stack up on SALT Two of the largest investors in Scorpio Tankers have taken stakes in sibling dry cargo venture Scorpio Bulkers worth in excess of $100m. Eidesvik crewman dies An Eidesvik crewman has died after falling from a supply ship in the North Sea. Rickmers buys Sud six Germany's Rickmers Group has snapped up six panamax containerships from Hamburg Sud in a $176m deal. Irving sues Davie Canada's Irving Shipbuilding is suing Davie Shipyard in a row over the passing on of confidential information. OSX admits Cerberus talks Eike Batista's OSX has confirmed reports that it is in talks to secure a cash injection from US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. Zimmer takes Dynagas stake Zimmer Partners has emerged alongside two well-known shipping investors as a major shareholder in George Procopiou's Dynagas. HIT hunting $500m Indonesian tanker owner Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) is looking to borrow $500m to fund expansion plans. Secondary sales at $5bn Private equity and hedge funds have bought troubled loans worth around $5bn during the past year as activity in the secondary loans market takes off, AMA Capital Partners estimates. STX closes on $3.3bn order STX France is lining up a huge order for up to four big cruiseships for MSC Cruises. Thun makes LNG move Sweden's Erik Thun has ordered what it says is one of the first dry cargoships powered by LNG. Maersk ship loses boxes A Maersk Line containership has lost a "significant number of containers" overboard during a transit of the Bay of Biscay. Collision bill hits IMS IM Skaugen said the collision of one of its LNG carriers in Indonesia two years ago has ended up costing it at least $6.7m. SPT blames shale US-based lightering specialist SPT has blamed the emergence of US shale oil for its decision to redeliver six aframaxes prematurely. IMS confirms sales Norwegian shipowner IM Skaugen (IMS) has confirmed the disposal of four older and small ethylene carriers. Chengxi bags ultras China's Chengxi Shipyard has won $140m worth of bulker newbuildings from a domestic shipowner.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Going East-West to go North-South Maersk Line said it will begin offering service this month between East Coast ports in North America and South America by transshipping cargo through Algeciras, the Spanish port on the Bay of Gibraltar. New cargo terminal opens at HKIA After phasing in operations during the past year, airport employees and Cathay Pacific cargo executives have officially celebrated the grand opening Monday of the carrier's new cargo facility at Hong Kong International Airport. Customs and Trade opens Wis. office Union Pacific's James Young dies at 61 FMCSA to publish drug clearinghouse rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is to formally establish the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse by listing it in the Federal Register, according to the organization. Drewry: Large containership deliveries will put pressure on rates IANA seeks to modify draft Primary Freight Network The Intermodal Association of North America is recommending that the U.S. Department of Transportation include freight intermodal connectors as part of the nation's Primary Freight Network. Cathay Pacific settles price-fixing suit for $65 million New Jersey seeks Jones Act waiver for salt ship Educating air cargo's future leaders Telling it to the Marines Internet's deep trade connection

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Prices outlook mixed Supplies tight in Fujairah. Prices mainly firm in northern ports But softer in the south. Malta ready to back new 'maritime hub' Government wants bunkering and other facilities developed on site of former shipyard. New IBIA chairman takes aim at quality issues Points to record number of off-specs and says slow uptake of ISO 8217:2010 shows 'lack of respect'. Bunkerworld's Unni Einemo joins IBIA board Three new faces elected at IBIA's annual London bash. Belgian port makes first 'truck-to-ship' LNG bunker delivery 'These safe bunkering operations will become routine for a steadily growing fleet of LNG fuelled ships.' January bunker sales fall in Singapore But 500 cSt fuel sales buck trend. Shetty leaves FNSA Fuel Fujairah-based bunker trading company says she no longer acts for firm. Asian bunker market steady Smooth supplies seen across key ports. IM Skagen returns to black in annual results But is in fight with engine maker over compensation claims. Pertamina to focus on bunkering in Malacca Strait After storage expansion plans at Sambu Island are completed. Transbunker gains backing for expansion Company eyeing market share in northwest Russia. Japanese bunker player returns to black But lower HFO sales crimps top-line growth. Brightoil purchases Chinese upstream assets Acquisition could lift Brightoil from 'over-reliance on bunker oil trading'. Titan requesting board members to stay Independent non-executive directors will not seek renewal of contract.

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SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

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

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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