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September 29, 2014

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'K' Line fined US$67 million for ro-ro price fix, July share sale pays bill Asia-Europe off 9.9pc to US$822/TEU, transpac down 7.5pc to $1,930/FEU OOCL cancels Asia to US west coast sailing on CC2 Service Shenzhen to offer US$32.6 million annually to cut ship, port emissions Piraeus-Taranto shuttle from Evergreen, Piraeus-Marmara reorganised US Commerce Department ups GDP estimate 4.6pc in second quarter US protectionists appeal to Obama Administration to end fast track trade deals Asia to US container traffic surpasses 1.3 million TEU in August Air France caves to pilots on low-cost airline as Lufthansa strike looms Nippon Cargo Airlines settles with class action plaintiffs in New York court American Airlines expands cargo services in Florida, adding Jacksonville

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Allcargo Logistics completes phase II of environment conservation campaign in tribal hamlets of Mumbai Ashish Pednekar elected BCHAA President for 2014-16 Capt. K. Devadas appointed SCI's Director (Technical & Offshore Services) CSLA AGM held Maersk Line plans sizeable capex on newbuildings MOL continues to be included in green, social indices SAL vessel deftly loads super ODCs at Adani Hazira Terminal NTPC to import 5 mt of coal for seven power plants Plexconcil to tap West Asian, African markets Spices exports up by 35 pc at 2,71,280 t during April-July Govt asks Major Ports to deepen draught to 18 m Tea traders worry over Cochin Port's decision to hike lease rent rates Trade unions oppose corporatisation of Major Ports VPT handles all-time high 22,053 t of manganese ore in a day DHL Express announces 2015 rate adjustments Konkan Rly's earnings from RoRo service up by INR 15 cr. in 2013-14 Road projects to be fast-tracked Forex reserves drop to $ 315.59 bn Govt extends period for duty-free import of pulses MSRA urges govt to check imports of non-standard steel from China Simplify procedures in new FTP: Fieo urges govt State elections to delay FTP Textile buying agents urge govt to waive service tax CMA CGM at Breakbulk Americas Jacksonville port gains in heavy lifting Mammoet lifts space shuttle to new height Port of Everett boosts break-bulk handling capability Underwater rescue in US by Crane Rental Corporation

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And the international truck of the year 2015 is...? BDP strengthens India presence Elflein an eco champion Railway technology market - robust growth and fierce rivalry Maskargo to serve Zhengzhou Kielgast adds NPorts to his roster AAS embracing Nippon Express Port of Esbjerg launches tender for new combi terminal New PPL Net member in China Investments to augment Poland's rail operations New director for Yusen Brazil Kuka snaps up Swisslog Full AEO status for port of Felixstowe Saudia Cargo selects new GSSA in India US railroad investing in Nebraska's rail infrastructure Flächen deckende Investitionen Evergreen expanding Asia-South Africa network

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Edison Chouest Offshore's new 300 ft Class PSV K-Line cops plea, agrees to $67.7 million fine DDG 1000 marks another milestone Panama Canal Authority issues Ebola advisory DNV GL issues guidance on jacking gear Siem to acquire German shipbuilder FSG HII awarded $11.4 million for nuclear sub work NASSCO Earl awarded $14.4 million contract mod BAE San Diego gets $35.2 million for DDG 91 work Electric Boat awarded $310.7 million contract mod

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Port of Seattle releases August container numbers US rail freight traffic delivers weekly gains Evergreen expanding presence in Asia/South Africa market Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of July Inchcape Shipping Services gives Chile oil spill report

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
China pays more than $3m to charter a suezmax to carry Libyan crude Unipec books Teekay tanker to load a larger than usual shipment at Es Sider on Saturday West Africa-Europe fixtures highlight a shift in suezmax crude trades Oil shipments to the US dominated previous deals Pangaea poised for reverse merger pathway to Nasdaq US-based operator takes delivery of first of six newbuildings ahead of key vote Felixstowe gains Authorised Economic Operator status Recognition marks simplified customs procedures and brings commercial benefits Carriers team up on Asia-South Africa Coscon and Evergeen join forces with K Line, MOL and PIL on respective services Asia-Europe rates hit an 11-month low No let-up as key trade lanes' container prices continue to slide ahead of Golden Week West African suezmax earnings soar $6,000 in a day Spate of charters creates hot market Mediterranean trafficking gangs dump boat people near passing ships Norwegian Shipowners Association says its vessels rescue hundreds of stranded migrants Let the ballast water convention carry weight Governments must shore up standards for systems that block the spread of alien species Australian union plans stop-start working at DP World terminals Operator says the disruption is neither required nor deserved Scorpio Tankers newbuildings start charters at $14,750-$30,000 per day New York-listed owner agrees to charter in a 2015-built product tanker Ocean Three on target for 2014 launch Carriers hope to file agreement with US regulators soon Höegh LNG extends charter for vintage vessel by 12 months Gas Natural deal offers a decent rate despite a challenging freight market Waiting for Vale's shot in the arm Brokers see possibility of a boost if miner's spot market appetite returns Week on Wall Street \| September 26 Math in a vacuum in the box line market, as the dry recovery looks all wet

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Pangaea nears US stock listing Dry bulk operator Pangaea Logistics could soon begin trading on NASDAQ, pending a reverse merger with blank-cheque company Quartet. Quartet Merger Corp raised $98.5M via an IPO and private placement in November 2013 and listed on NASDAQ. Proceeds are being held in escrow until an acquisition is OSG presses suit vs Proskauer Rose New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Oing has ruled that OSG's malpractice claim against its former outside counsel Proskauer Rose can proceed. As previously reported by IHS Maritime, tanker owner OSG initially filed suit against Proskauer Rose in US federal court in November 2013, alleging Singapore ramps up challenge to London Singapore is stepping up its challenge to London as a shipping hub by boosting its involvement in marine insurance and ship finance. Singapore Shipping Association president Patrick Phoon told the association's annual dinner today that working groups had been established to look into the issue. In UPDATE: Nunavik attempts Arctic Northwest Passage voyage - day 8 As predicted Canadian icebreaker Nunavik did meet continuous new ice coverage yesterday and as we can see from the chart, the speed has dropped slightly from 12.5 to 9.8 Knots. Next part of passage is through the Prince of Wales Strait which is only 4 miles wide at the narrowest. Fednav believe Vale and CMES strike VLOC deal Brazilian mining company Vale and China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) have agreed to co-operate in iron ore shipping, with the latter to order 10 very large ore carrier (VLOC) newbuildings. Vale and CMES have agreed a contract of affreightment for 25 years. This will be serviced by the 10 new World Maritime Day urges convention ratification This year's World Maritime Day has underpinned the importance of ratifying key safety and security conventions. The theme, 'IMO conventions: effective implementation', was chosen as a way to shine a spotlight on IMO treaty instruments that have not yet come into force. Koji Sekimizu, CMA-CGM sets up support centre in Sri Lanka CMA-CGM is investing $2.4M to set up a shared service centre in Sri Lanka. This will initially have 750 staff and will support the group's back-end operations for the Asia-Pacific and European regions. It will later expand to serve clients globally. The facility, to be called CMA-CGM Shared China yard official calls for cheaper labour China's shipyards should learn from their global competitors and tap cheaper foreign labour, a yard executive has urged. Dengpan Gao, chief engineer of Fujian Southeast Shipyard, told the Offshore Support Vessels Summit China forum that subcontracting new orders to "foreign countries awash with Australia gets tough on groundings Australia Maritime Safety Authority chief executive Mick Kinley has warned that the Australian public has a zero tolerance to any environmental damage by shipping. Kinley was speaking on his first official engagement as CEO at an Australian Shipowners' Association luncheon commemorating World 'K' Line sets up cold storage business in Vietnam Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), Japan's third biggest shipping company, will establish a cold storage business in Vietnam with Cool Japan Fund and Japan Logistics Systems. The business will be in the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh. In Vietnam, further expansion of Japanese retail businesses, such as TSC Group to raise $19M Hong Kong-listed TSC Group, an offshore solutions provider of drilling packages, plans to raise about HKD$144M ($19M) by selling bonds to replenish its working capital. The bond will carry a coupon rate of 5% and mature on 3 April 2018, a stock filing of TSC Group said. The company needs capital Capesize rates fall on dearth of cargoes Capesize rates slid for a third straight week due to thin cargo volumes in Australia and Brazil. The Western Australia-China rate averaged $7.418/tonne as of yesterday's Baltic Capesize Index, compared to $7.85/tonne last week. The Brazil-China route averaged $19.775/tonne yesterday, down from Hanjin Shipping to issue $9.2M in convertible bonds Hanjin Shipping, South Korea's biggest shipping company, announced on 26 September that it would issue convertible bonds to raise KRW9.6Bn ($9.2M) for working capital. KDB Daewoo Securities, Samsung Securities, Woori Investment & Securities, Mirae Asset Securities, and Hyundai Securities will each 'K' Line eyes offshore expansion Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line), Japan's third biggest shipping company, has revealed plans to build up its capabilities in the offshore marine sector. Company CEO Jiro Asakura stated in its latest annual report that while 'K' Line has stable earnings from its strength in drybulk carriers, car Hanjin Shipping sells Algeciras terminal for $140M Hanjin Shipping will sell 75% of its stake in its dedicated terminal in Algeciras, Spain, to a consortium comprising IBK Investment & Securities and Korea Investment Partners for KRW146.1Bn ($140M). The South Korean biggest shipping company will hold on to its remaining 25% stake by investing Asia-South Africa trade network expands Taiwanese carrier Evergreen announced yesterday that it would adjust its current joint service with COSCO and contribute vessels to the services operated by K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL), starting October. The carrier will deploy two 4,200teu vessels on the Dawei port plans revived Dawei, the long stalled mega-port in Myanmar looks set to be revitalised with an official visit by Thai prime minister, the military general Prayuth Chan-ocha. Next month's official visit, the first overseas trip since the Prayuth-led coup seized power in May, will have Dawei on the agenda Chinese company wins Israel port construction deal China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), a global leading engineering contractor, has won the contract to build a new port in Ashdod, Israel, reported local media. The NIS3.3Bn ($930M) port will be built about 1km north off the current Ashdod Port, consisting of a 1,000m pier and 2,80m breakwater. Direct India-Myanmar shipping link imminent There will be a new cargo ferry service next month between India and Myanmar, as trade links between the two countries start to grow. "I am happy to share that the Liner Division is poised to launch a new container service to Myanmar in the first week of October 2014," Arun Kumar Gupta, chairman and Old large gas carrier secures record rate A 21-year-old large gas carrier has secured a historically high rate for a year-long timecharter. Brokers told IHS Maritime that BW Group's 1993-built 57,139m³ BW Havis has been fixed to Singapore-based LPG trading house Petredec for $1.5M per month for 12 months. LGCs typically carry between Chemical tanker rates to pick up Chemical tanker brokers expect upwards movement in freight rates for Southeast Asian palm oil shipments to China and India, especially the west coast of the latter country. Singapore-based chemical tanker broker SPI Marine has assessed average freight rates at $35.50/tonne for 12,000-tonne parcel Nha Trang Port to come under provincial control Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has told Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) to complete transferring Nha Trang Port to the provincial government next month, the Vietnam Ports Association (VPA) has said on its website. The port would be developed to handle international cruise ships and

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
UASC's CEO says alliances will stabilize market United Arab Shipping Co. expects that as mega-alliances increasingly consolidate the container shipping market, freight rates will stabilize, which could be bad news for shippers. UASC's president and CEO, Jorn Hinge, said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal today that he expects less volatility in freight rates as smaller... Ryder expands in Mexico as cross-border automotive business grows For insight into Mexico's economic future, consider a trip to the Bajío. The region of north-central Mexico is one of the fastest growing parts of the country, and the recipient of significant direct foreign investment, particularly from automotive manufacturers. El Baj'o is on its way to becoming one of the... Union Pacific track reopened after freight train collision Courtesy of the Kansas Highway PatrolUnion Pacific has reopened a portion of its central-Kansas railway after two trains carrying containers collided. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board were on the ground on Friday in McPherson County, Kansas, about 50 miles north of Wichita, investigating the crash. Officials told JOC.com it... Chassis fingered as biggest of many problems at LA-Long Beach Chassis shortages, huge cargo discharges from big ships and a labor force that is stretched to the limit are contributing to a congestion problem that Los Angeles-Long Beach can't seem to shake. But chassis seem to be the main culprit. "The consensus is that chassis are the most immediate concern," said... Hundreds protest against Nicaragua Canal Roughly 500 Nicaraguan farmers protested against the Nicaragua Canal this week, angered that the $40 billion plan includes the seizure of their land. "We do not want the canal to be built. Nobody should come in here and take over our land," said Ronald Enríquez at a march in the southern... Port Canaveral gets clearance for Gulftainer lease Port Canaveral is proceeding with the 35-year lease of the Florida port's planned container port to United Arab Emirates-based Gulftainer after the Treasury Department determined that the lease does not require a further security review. The Treasury Department declared that the port's agreement with Gulftainer was a simple lease, not an... Georgia ports eyeing No. 1 spot with $1.3 billion plan Georgia Ports Authority Director Curtis Foltz speaks during his annual state of the port address.The East Coast's fastest-growing port could double its capacity in the next 10 years and plans to knock out nearly all competition along the way. Georgia Ports Authority Director Curtis Foltz, during his annual State of the... Spain goes to court for inadequate port security The executive branch of the European Union has taken Spain to court over security at its ports. The European Commission said yesterday that 20 Spanish ports have failed to adopt and implement the EU's rules for port security by the deadline which was at the end of 2013. "The main objective of European... Walkout planned at two DP World terminals in Australia next week Australian dockworkers are planning to walk off the job next week at DP World terminals in Melbourne and Sydney as part of a contract dispute, according to a report in Lloyd's List Australia. According to the report, members of the Maritime Union of Australia will cease working at DP World in... Moroccan port poised for investment The blossoming economy in Morocco is presenting opportunities for port investment, and officials are hoping good news could spur up to $8 billion in new port infrastructure. Moroccan Minister of Equipment, Transport and Logistics Aziz Rabbah told a delegation that Moroccan port authorities are allowing public-private partnerships to speed up investment... Another record high for US intermodal volume This week's intermodal volume was a record high for U.S. railroads, breaking the previous record set the week before, according to the Association of American Railroads, again signaling that the peak season is revving up for intermodal shippers as the ocean peak subsides. U.S. intermodal volume rose 5.7 percent year-over-year in the first... Miami reports poor July volumes Volumes at Port of Miami continued to dwindle in July, newly released numbers show, but port officials are hoping that throughput volumes will be boosted in subsequent months by new customers and improved trade opportunities. Port of Miami reported a total throughput of 72,628 TEUs in July, 5.3 percent lower than... Trucking lobby 'not letting go' of battle over driver work rules Efforts to roll back changes to truck driver hours-of-service rules may have faltered this year in Congress, but Philip L. Byrd, Sr., chairman of the American Trucking Associations, says the ATA is "bound and determined to bring about positive change" in federal trucking regulations. Speaking at the annual McLeod Software... Report due on MOL Comfort sinking Japan's ClassNK plans to share findings of its investigation of last year's sinking of the container ship MOL Comfort, which an official of rival classification society DNV GL criticized as having a "non-robust design." DNV GL Vice President Knut Dohlie created a stir with his comments on the MOL Comfort's design... US-bound cargo from Cambodia to face enhanced scrutiny Cargo headed to the U.S. from Cambodia will face added scrutiny due to what the U.S. Homeland Security calls inadequate security measures. According to the Cambodia Daily, U.S. authorities asked Cambodia ports to put additional security measures in place for several Cambodia ports in...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Norden takes two A leading Danish operator has emerged as the patron behind a pair of period deals sealed Friday afternoon. S&P activity slows Asset prices in the dry-bulk segment appear to be stabilising and sale-and-purchase activity seems to be slowing across the board, a leading brokerage told clients Friday. Jumbo jet set Today's topic is the aeroplane. For all you maritime types, just think of it as a ship with wings. Arsenal: Nil No guns. That's the first rule for foreign private security firms operating in Nigerian waters. The second rule: no foreign private security firms allowed. So how does P2P hope to become market leader in West Africa? Andrew Varney explains his strategy to Paul Berrill Speed queen Atoms for seas Jonathan Boonzaier takes a look back at a unique vessel inspired by Dwight Eisenhower. AP Moller disappoints Platou Forecasters at a leading European investment bank have downgraded shares of diversified Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk (AP Moller). For Parakou's patriarch, the family that ships together sticks together Next year it will be 30 years since CC Liu set up Parakou Shipping in Hong Kong. Something to sing about Ion Varouxakis, chief executive of Freeseas, talks opera, sci-fi and art with Andy Pierce onboard his beloved historic yacht, the Aello My walking staff The president of Winning Shipping, the company that dominates the transport of Indonesian bauxite into China, has a second passion - outdoor activities. And he is keen to involve his staff. Service charge included Related-party payments get a bad press, but they have their defenders. Do such arrangements offer value for money and treat all shareholders fairly? Eric Martin investigates. Taking stock Is aggregation the way of the future for maritime spare parts supply, asks Paul Berrill Trust is shipping's most precious commodity For too long the shipping industry has believed its own myth that it is unlike any other business. CarVal ship ordered seized Cal Dive International has secured a court order to seize a pipelayer owned by Cargill's CarVal Investors unit in a dispute over unpaid bills in the wake of Oceanografia's fraud scandal. Subsea 7 cuts debt Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has spent $79.1m on buying back convertible bonds. Zvezda eyes PSVs Russia's new Zvezda shipyard could soon start building supply ships or drilling platforms. On the road to $100m Andy Pierce traces Christian Andersen on an intercontinental roadshow as Avance Gas seeks to raise cash from investors. Siem takes shipyard German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has been taken over by Norway's Siem Industries in a deal that will take effect by the end of October. CMES seals VLOC deal China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has clinched a deal to order 10 new very large ore carriers (VLOCs) for charter to Brazilian miner Vale. Cargoship barred The Paris MOU group of European states has banned a Bulgarian cargoship for a year after failing safety checks. GSI closing in on overhaul State-owned Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is edging towards a "significant assets restructuring" but precise details are still hard to find. Crews warned over lines Australia's safety board has urged seafarers to beware mooring lines after a crewman's foot was severed at Port Hedland. BigRoll adds third Dutch heavy-lift owner BigRoll Shipping has declared one of two options for a module carrier at Cosco Dalian Shipyard in China. Polarcus keeps signing Seismic vessel owner Polarcus has signed its third contract in a week and its fourth since late August. TEN gets into VL swing Tsakos Energy Navigation is set to boost its MLP prospects with orders for VLCCs amid suggestions oil company demand for the tankers is at the highest level in half a century. Cruiseship saves 300 A Salamis Lines cruiseship came to the rescue of a distressed fishing boat carrying more than 300 Syrian refugees off the west coast of Cyprus on Thursday. Bulker under the hammer A Greek-managed bulker is to be sold at auction in Aruba after Commerzbank foreclosed its mortgage on the ship. Ugland fixes newbuild Norway's JJ Ugland has fixed its newly delivered supramax Lunita on a short-term deal. Ferry cash needed A Canadian fast-ferry newbuilding plan hinges on a government grant of CAD 14m ($12.6m). Berth of a Princess As LNG shipping reaches its golden jubilee, Lucy Hine finds the first 50 years reveal parallels with issues facing the industry today. Baltic change Exchange chairman tells Julian Bray how he intends to keep the organisation relevant in the 21st century. My grand ambition Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis tells Andy Pierce how he is helping write a new chapter in the decorated history of one of Greece's most famous shipping names. Hurricane coming? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Hoegh LNGC lives on Hoegh LNG has stretched a charter for an elderly LNG carrier by another 12 months, the company confirmed Friday. Logindo seals charter Logindo Samudramakmur has reportedly secured a new vessel charter from Italy's Eni in a deal worth $30m. Eyes help to Navig8 Navig8 has amassed a 74-tanker orderbook by buying wisely, economically and with strong knowledge of market trends from its roots as a commercial manager.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Maersk plans to boost capacity by 425,000 TEU Port Canaveral-Gulftainer deal gets government OK NAFTA trade increases in July Fire halts Chicago air traffic PacAvi to convert A320s, A321s to freighters FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications U.S. economy accelerated 4.6% in 2Q U.S. steel imports fell in July Ryder to manage Chrysler's Mexico cross dock at Altamira Thermo King to reduce reefer emissions in Europe Foltz touts Savannah expansion in annual port address

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Carriers: ExxonMobil ECA fuel 'interesting' option Agree price and availability will be deciding factors. ARA fuel oil stocks climb week-on-week Players say arbitrage window to the East still open. Alliance will save UASC $100 million per year Controlling fuel costs is one of a shipping line's biggest challenges. More storage capacity for Fujairah Crude oil storage capacity to grow by another 4 million barrels. More ports will join discount schemes, says Sir Richard Branson Ports may combine to promote ship efficiency. Maersk Line: Dual-fuel an option Higher ECA-related fuel bill makes gas power a possibility. Chinese port joins calls for an ECA in the Pearl Diver Delta Hong Kong backs Shenzhen but warns target date of 2018 is 'very aggressive'. Chinese yard wins order for more LNG-fuelled ships Client already has orders for two similar vessels. Hybrid-electric vessel to start research operations System to reduce fuel consumption by an estimated 75%. Singapore firm eyes Australian bunkering market Enters MoU with a 'large multinational fuel trading and distribution company'. Construction started for LNG-capable tanker Vessel will serve within the US market under the Jones Act. MARAD injects funds into LNG bunkering research Research focused on use of LNG bunkers on the Great Lakes. Maldives bunker player 'close to bankruptcy' But government to 'revive' state-owned concern.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

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

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

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