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BRIEFS

March 21, 2014

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TSA sets US$300/FEU rate hike on April 15, not May 1 as first billed World's No 2 box maker 2013 profit down 43pc as revenue falls 16pc LA and Long Beach blame Chinese New Year for February cargo decline Shagang Shipping arrests ship in Australia in continuing battle with HNA Striking Vancouver truckers ordered back Monday, cargo begins to divert Forwarders' WCA Conference abandons riotous Bangkok for Hong Kong Crimea expropriates provincial ports, insurers raise legal concerns Newbuilding deliveries continue unabated with entry of three giants China's logistics cost rises 9.3pc in 2013 to US$1.66 trillion Guangdong province to spend US$813 million dredging Beijiang River Singapore set for good times as Asia Pacific Maritime conference opens Uniform standards of ship strengths first aim of class societies Guangxi Xijiang River ports cargo volume hit 161 million tonnes in 2013 Cosco Pacific, China Shipping, HPH terminal deal could lift flagging HK port AA Cargo, US Airways Cargo co-locate for waybilling at New York JFK Lufthansa Systems 2013 revenues up 5pc as restructuring pays off Construction starts on new air cargo terminal at Hamburg Airport Korean Air doubles daily A380 frequency to east and west coast US

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MARCH 20, 2014
IRS proposes innovative solution to ballast water treatment issue KMTC opens own office in Mumbai ST. BRITTO'S COLLEGE ORGANISES 'VIGIL2014' AT CHENNAI World's largest LCL service provider ECU-LINE celebrates 25 years of leadership in the NVOCC space Cochin Port gaining ground in bunker sales MbPT celebrates Women's Day MoS looking at viability gap funding for the two proposed Major Ports New Mangalore Port handles largest parcel size from VLCC Securitisation, additional loans to expedite NHAI projects

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Eurotunnel receives CTS certification again Ever bigger vessels - ever longer transit times Norfolk Southern and GoRail unveil new locomotive Cathay Pacific Cargo flying to Columbus Presidents of ports of Le Havre and Rouen confirmed Asian shipping community to raise its voice Waberer's: stellar performance in 2013 MEPs reject informal deal on aviation emissions UPS opens new facility to improve cross-border shipping WWPC board advisors elected Encouraging outlook for LNG/LPG shipping New website for calculating environmental footprint More Mahan flights to Shanghai AMI Manchester hits 75% local departures In der Welt zu Hause VDR mourns loss of Lindemann

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MARCH 20, 2014
Refiner to offer low sulfur blend to tug and towboat market BP back in the lease sale arena Ingram participates in SmartWay Barge Freight component DOF Subsea charters third Jones Act vessel IRClass: put BWT on service boats in ports Rolls-Royce to power Asia's first gas-fueled tugs Another guilty plea in Glenn case

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MARCH 20, 2014
TSA carriers speed up general rate increase plans Port of Seattle announces Green Gateway award winners Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Schechtman as deputy regional business manager Port of Tacoma releases February cargo volume numbers American Fast Freight names Pagan as National Accounts vice president

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MARCH 20, 2014
Total and China poised to sign $21bn LNG deal Ambitious French energy giant and China are perfect match UK Chamber criticises MCA Regulator needs to be more commercial, says incoming president Hoegh car carrier joins search for missing Malaysian plane Vessel diverted after debris spotted VLGC earnings spike ensures investment in market stays buoyant Spot rates highest since last summer and closing in on all-time high Transpac lines advance rate increase ahead of contract signings Carriers push for higher spot rates as benchmark for 12-month agreements Søren Skou elected Box Club chairman Maersk Line chief chosen by peers at Dubai meeting TOP Ships acquires five more newbuilds from Pistiolis Rebooted fleet of public owner all covered with medium term charters Obituary: Dierk Lindemann Key architect of Maritime Labour Convention Owners monitoring CO2 and fuel use claim commercial advantages As Europe develops mandatory MRV for shipping, shipowners with bespoke systems point to benefits Zeeland Seaports appoints interim chief executive Jan Lagasse to replace Hans van der Hart Aker Philadelphia shipyard raises $4.4m after targeting $9m Yard did not expect share offering to be fully subscribed Cosco International reports 33% decline in profits Shipping services outfit blames slowdown in newbuild deliveries and customers' cost-cutting DP World 2013 revenue slips Ports group cites tough market conditions and capacity constraints in key locations

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MARCH 20, 2014
Wild ride for embattled Genco Shares of Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired Genco plunged on bankruptcy fears and then surged back up on news that a bond interest payment was made at the last moment Teekay spin-off to focus on second-hand ships Tanker Investments, the Teekay group spin-off that will focus on second-hand tonnage, says it has completed book building ahead of listing of its shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange DP World records flat trading year DP World posted flat financial results for 2013, the company announced today Car carrier hunts for missing Malaysia plane A Norwegian car carrier has joined in the search for the missing Malaysian flight MH370 off Australia's western coast, the ship's owner confirmed today Bad weather hampers Australia plane 'debris' search Australian search and rescue teams have so far been unable to find debris that could be from missing Malaysian flight MH370 due to rain and poor visibility Kandla Port scraps tender for container terminal Kandla Port, India's biggest state-owned major port, has scrapped the tender for a mega container terminal at Tuna-Tekra, and is reducing the scale of it to attract global bidders VLCC rates flat as fixtures slow down Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained flat as the number of fixtures is on a downward path, according to ship broker Fearnley Chinese ships begin new MH370 hunt Chinese vessels set out for new search areas on Wednesday to hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner MH370 UK maritime sector welcomes budget The UK shipping industry has welcomed the measures proposed by chancellor George Osborne as he revealed details yesterday of the 2014 budget, describing it as "an export-led budget for an export-led recovery" KR releases hull analysis software Class society Korean Register has released software SeaTrust-HullScan to help shipbuilders and designers analyse and appraise a vessel's hull structure so it can comply with the new harmonised common structural rules

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MARCH 20, 2014
FMC Approves P3 But With Tighter Monitoring Conditions WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission today voted 4-to-1 to allow the P3 Network to set sail in the second quarter and vowed to create new reporting requirements to monitor the vessel-sharing agreement involving the three largest global container lines. Commissioner Richard Lidinsky gave the sole dissenting vote against the... DP World Hikes Profit as Revenue, Volume Dip DP World posted a 10.9 percent increase in net profit in 2013 as it focused on fast-growing emerging markets, but revenue and container volume declined on capacity constraints, asset disposals and tough market conditions. The Dubai-based global terminal operator's net profit grew to $603 million from $545 million in 2012 on... Union Pacific Corporation Elects David B. Dillon to Board of Directors, Names CEO Jack Koraleski Chairman Union Pacific Corporation today announced that David B. Dillon has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. The board also voted to elect the company's chief executive officer Jack Koraleski, chairman of the board. Dillon, 62, is the chairman of The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kroger... Employee-Driver Bill Reintroduced in NJ A bill to reclassify drayage and parcel delivery drivers as company employees instead of independent contractors has been reintroduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The bill is similar to one that Gov. Chris Christie vetoed last year. The Teamsters union contends that most owner-operators at U.S. seaports are misclassified as independent... APM Terminals to Launch Trucker Appointment System in LA APM Terminals in Los Angeles on April 7 will roll out a trucker appointment system that the manager of Southern California's largest container terminal believes will speed up turn times in the harbor. "This thing works," said Alan McCorkle, senior vice president of the 440-acre terminal at the Port of Los... Inland Waterways Bill to Help US Exporters But Extent Unclear WASHINGTON - The federal government is on track to free up trust fund dollars for inland waterway improvements other than a long-delayed, grossly over-budget project that has soaked up much needed funding. Freeing up money for work other than the Olmsted locks and dam project would help shippers and barge companies... CSAV, Hapag-Lloyd Merger Set to Move Forward Shareholders of Chilean ocean carrier CSAV are expected to approve tomorrow a possible merger with Hapag-Lloyd that would create the world's fourth largest container shipping line. The merger moved forward earlier in the week when CSAV bondholders agreed to a change of covenants to allow the CSAV group to sell its... Back-to-Work Order Planned for Striking Vancouver Truckers TSI DeltaportWith few signs of striking truckers and Port Metro Vancouver reaching a deal, the provincial government of British Columbia said it will introduce back-to-work legislation as soon as March 24. The 90-day cooling off period would only affect the 250 union drivers belonging to Unifor, and not members of the... Vancouver Port Turns Up the Heat on Striking Truckers In an effort to turn up the heat on striking truckers, Port Metro Vancouver has announced it will not renew port-issued licenses and permits that are set to expire soon, and will issue new ones only to those truckers who return to work today. "I cannot imagine why we would issue... Taking a Tough Line on LTL Q: You've written before about consignees who reject deliveries of truckloads that were sealed because the seals were breached. We're a less-than-truckload motor carrier, and your articles made me think of some issues we are having with shippers who ship containers, shrink wrap and other various products used in food... Video From TPM: Voxx's Sea-Truck Program Cuts Transit Time Electronics manufacturer Voxx International through its Sea-Truck program has successfully eliminated virtually all air freight and millions in cost from its supply chain. It has adapted a combination of ocean freight and trucking via team drivers who race across the country almost nonstop from the Port of Seattle to distribution centers...

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MARCH 20, 2014
Grain drain in South America Delayed soya bean exports from Argentina to China will lend a boost to the dry-bulk market when they finally hit the water later this year, Safe Bulkers' chief executive said. Diamond not in rough Diamond S Shipping feels no compulsion to make a next move after seeing its New York IPO fall short earlier this month, its billionaire backer insisted today. Genco dodges bullet Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading soared in after hours trading Thursday after alerting investors that it has coughed up cash to cover a lapsed bond payment. Uncertainty haunts Genco Wall Street appears to be growing increasingly concerned about the future of Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco). Duo sweet on YZJ DMG & Partners has raised its outlook on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) after the Chinese company revealed it will pay a lower tax rate over the next three years. BG in LNG warning UK stocklisted BG Group says the LNG industry is in a period of "supply hiatus" as new production coming onstream plateaus while demand rises in Asia and Latin America. Ukraine on the brain The crisis in Crimea is unlikely to have a significant near-term impact on the US shipping industry or the nation's LNG market, according to the head of the US Maritime Administration. Navig8 catches VL leaders Navig8 has propelled itself into the VLCC big league after its second newbuilding swoop in the sector. DP World earnings soar Dubai port operator DP World has posted a 26.6% increase in earnings for 2013 as revenue rose. Dof firms Gulf grip Dof Subsea of Norway has beefed up its presence in the US Gulf of Mexico with another Jones Act compliant subsea vessel. Paraskevi being shifted A grounded Greek bulker is ready to be refloated in the Parana river in Argentina after going aground on 10 March. Navig8 bags VL sextet Navig8 Crude Tankers has raided the Norwegian OTC market for $245m in fresh equity to back expansion of its VLCC fleet, the owner confirms today. Hoegh joins MH370 search A Hoegh Autoliners car carrier is playing a vital role in searching a remote sea area where debris from a missing Malaysian airline may have gone down. Criminalisation legacy lingers A disturbing trend toward criminalisation of maritime accidents and violations continues to threaten shipping 25 years after the Exxon Valdez disaster, a prominent defence lawyer says. Man of steel Robert Bugbee has been crowned commodore of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA). Fincantieri's profit surges Fincantieri has reported a huge leap in profit last year as revenue jumped following its majority purchase of Norwegian offshore vessels builder Vard. VLGC rates racing VLGC rates are running hot just as two of the world's four largest owners in the sector are pressing ahead with initial public offerings (IPOs). Siem tapping bond market Shipowner Siem Offshore is considering launching a sale of bonds in the Oslo market. Cosco in $312m order China Cosco has continued its newbuilding momentum with a $312m deal for eight new dry cargo vessels. Aker Philly comes up short Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has sold just less than 50% of its subsequent share offering, raising $4.4m. Viking axes Backman Viking Line has fired chief executive Mikael Backman and replaced him with company veteran Jan Hanses. MSC signs for cruise duo MSC Cruises has put pen to paper on a new cruiseship order worth up to EUR 3bn ($4.13bn) at STX France. Gulf Nav takes $60m hit Gulf Navigation has made a loss provision of over $60m after coming off second best in an arbitration dispute related to a pair of cancelled VLCCs in China. Gard sues IOPC Funds A conflict between the Gard marine insurance group and the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds is set to be fought in a London court more than 17 years after the tanker spill at the heart of the dispute. Top Ships adds four more Greece's Top Ships is continuing its fleet rebuilding by snapping up four more new MRs due from Hyundai Mipo through to 2016. Pantheon adding aframax Pantheon Tankers of Greece is adding to its aframax tally and is close to buying the 110,300-dwt Mare Italicum (built 2007). TIL hits the top Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) has raked in $175m from its upsized Oslo initial public offering (IPO). RABT prepares sale Swedish shipowner Rederi AB TransAtlantic (RABT) will get the ball rolling on its proposed SEK 150m ($23.4m) equity offering within the next month. Braemar sells US unit UK broker Braemar Shipping Services has offloaded its US technical services company Casbarian. Kherson in the red Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has posted a loss of UAH 53.37m ($5.26m) for 2013. Yard workers hole ferry A Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship sprang a leak after shipyard workers accidentally drilled a hole in its hull. Nova Star starts in May A new ro-pax service between the US and Canada will be up and running in May, two weeks later than originally planned. Vallianz eyes fresh funds Vallianz, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion. Bulk Peace arrested Shagang Shipping has had a HNA Group controlled capesize bulker arrested in Australia over a long running charter dispute. John I heads for Argnetia Salvors have begun to tow a disabled supramax bulker that ran aground of Canada to safer waters for further assessment. Ban to hurt Indonesia Indonesia's trade and government revenue will be hit by the ban on mineral ore exports, the World Bank has said.

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MARCH 20, 2014
NYK to stop providing chassis in Calif. NYK said that starting May 1, it will no longer provide chassis at marine, truck depot and intermodal rail facilities in Long Beach, Calif.; Los Angeles; San Diego, Calif.; and Phoenix, Ariz. Global Ship Lease sees opportunity in smaller ships The container ship charter Global Ship Lease said a new capital structure it is creating will allow it to take advantage of opportunities to grow and possibly pay dividends to shareholders. Ga. approves additional $35M for Savannah deepening Georgia's state legislature has approved Gov. Nathan Deal's proposal for $35 million in additional dredging funds for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Georgia has now allocated $266 million, meeting the state's portion for the project. British Columbia seeks cooling-off period to end trucker strike Port Canaveral awaits first ship-to-shore cranes FMC accepting electronic payments Barge company joins EPA's SmartWay program City celebrates first Uruguayan lamb meat shipment since 2001 Electronics distributor chooses LLamasoft for supply chain software TSA plans April rate increase NEWSFLASH: FMC allows P3 Network to move forward The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said its members voted not to block the P3 Network that Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co., and CMA CGM plan to start later this year. Executive moves

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MARCH 20, 2014
Prices move independently in Fujairah Soft prices seen in Cape Town. Prices mainly soft in Europe IFO380 prices rose in Rotterdam. Shipowner: We can profit from CO2 monitoring If CO2 monitoring means savings, there lies commercial advantage. 'Technical issues' block data release Singapore trade agency unable to publish fuel oil data. Sea trials successful for voyage optimisation product Will be extended to other ship types. Singapore-based player moves out of higher risk markets But move sees trader's profits shrink. Tax reforms set to boost bunker traffic Regional authorities in south-west India plans VAT cuts for marine fuel. Hong Kong approves low sulphur regulation Suppliers of non-compliant fuel could face jail. Bunker price movement largely down in Asia Only Tokyo Bay saw limited avails, among key Asian ports. Korea Navy to use hybrid electric drive System will 'provide significant fuel and maintenance costs savings.' New staff at Glander International Euwyn Tan joins Singapore office as bunker and lubricant trader. Evergreen cuts carbon footprint Fuel efficient L-type vessels 'a major part' of Evergreen's fleet renewal programme. Gas-fuelled tug ordered from Chinese yard Order comprises two tugs plus options.

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PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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