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BRIEFS

November 6, 2015

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Maersk Line lays off 4,000 staff and reduces capacity to tackle sagging demand CKYHE alliance winter services on Asia-North Europe and Mediterranean loops Hapag-Lloyd shares set to make debut today on Germany bourse US West Coast ports lose market share in September box volume Vancouver Port's railyard expansion to deal with larger ships Long Beach - 'greenest port in the world' thanks to clean diesel New service offers reliable port risk intelligence on demand ICoCA standards adopted by MAST Transport Corp. of India's Q2 profit surge 9pc despite flat revenue K + N to handle spare parts logistics for BMW in Germany UPS to invest heavily in upgrading and expanding infrastructure 17,000 FedEx staff gear up to handle record holiday season shipments Ukraine Air Alliance seeks permission to commence US cargo flights

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Global schedule reliability in Sept. at all-time high Maersk Line accelerates efficiency initiatives as response to market outlook MOL recognised by CDP as leader in climate change transparency Inland shipping port proposed at Jalore in Rajasthan JNPT invites EoI for setting up industrial units in upcoming Port-based SEZ JNPT observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2015 Participants in GPIDCL's interactive workshop welcome its initiative to establish a world class maritime university in Gujarat Vigilance Awareness Week 2015 at Mumbai Port Trust Festive demand boosts truck rentals Cotton crop to fall by 12.25 lakh bales in 2015-16, estimates CAI INR drops further against dollar

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«People and benefits» Antwerp overtakes Hamburg Better roads for Kazakhstan Volga-Dnepr wins accolade in Moscow Cargo plane crash in South Sudan FCL on rails (almost) to Taiwan Silvasti sets foot in Russian market Tworty Box arrives on Hamburg quayside Options converted into firm Airbus orders On tour in Asia Wagon washing in Texas Pilot train to run between Austria and Germany Sita CEO to step down Hamburg Süd receives Hanse Globe award Massive downsizing at Maersk Spanish rail vehicles business in new hands Iata reports "very modest growth in September" New subsidiaries power up results in Singapore Flower and vegetable exporter snapped up

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Felixstowe port opens GBP60 million Berth 9 extension Therese Coffey and Clemence Cheng open the Berth 9 extension. Credit: Port of FelixstoweDeputy Leader of the UK's House of Commons Therese Coffey today opened the 190 m quay extension that increases the port of Felixstowe's capability to work two of the world's largest container ships simultaneously. "An ever increasing proportion... Hanjin Shipping offloads 77% of H-Line stake In yet another move to raise funds, Hanjin Shipping has sold most of its shares in H-Line Shipping, the entity to which it divested its bulk and LNG shipping businesses in 2014. Hanjin received KRW120.365 billion (USD105.7 million) from the sale and leaves it with just 5% equity. Hanjin kept a... Seatruck Ferries joins Irish Sea expansion drive Seatruck Ferries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Clipper Group in Denmark and the Irish Sea freight specialist, will add a third vessel to its growing Liverpool Dublin route, commencing 17 November, the company said in a statement. "The additional midweek departures will provide much needed peak capacity on a route which... Nordic and Borealis form ice class stainless steel venture Nordic Tankers vessel Sten Nordic. Credit: FotofliteNordic Tankers, the Copenhagen based chemical carrier group, and Borealis Maritime, the London-based shipping company, have formed a joint venture, Crystal Nordic, which is 50/50 owned by the two and that will operate 15 stainless steel ice class chemical carriers, Nordic Tankers said in... South Korea financial watchdog asks 17 banks to aid DSME Seventeen commercial banks in South Korea have been asked by their industry's regulator to assist troubled shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. Following the unveiling of a KRW4.2 trillion rescue plan by Korea Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of Korea, the Financial Supervisory Service called for a meeting with vice-presidents... Impact of expanded Panama Canal on VLGCs could be muted VLGC Ronald N's AISLive track between Panama and the GulfEven if the expansion of the Panama Canal were to be completed, the impact on very large gas carriers may be less severe than expected. Out of the 160 or so VLGCs in the market, only four - Ronald N, Karoline N, Clipper... Maersk wants reform before investing in Indonesia port sector Indonesia's Tanjung Priok port. Credit: IPCMaersk will not make a major forward asset investment in Indonesia's port or domestic shipping sector until the government addresses a range of investment concerns, according to the president director of Maersk Indonesia. "We are here as a service company at the moment and have... Jiangnan Shipyard clinches VLGC order Shanghai-headquartered Jiangnan Shipyard has secured the order to construct an 84,000 m³ very large gas carrier (VLGC) with an option for another vessel from Athen-based Naftomar Shipping & Trading. The contract marked the first working relationship between Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC,) and Greece shipowner Naftomar. Jiangnan... Rickmers Trust Management back to profit for Q3 Singapore-listed Rickmers Trust Management (RTM) has returned to a net profit of USD8.9 million year on year for the third quarter ended 30 September 2015 from a loss of USD53 million in the same period last year. The profit was attributed to /RTM's high vessel-utilisation rate, a decrease in finance expenses,... MISC revenue up 14.9% on improved freight rates Malaysia-listed shipping company MISC's revenue grew 14.9% on a year ago to MYR2.5 billion (USD585.2 million)in the third quarter of 2015, but the higher revenue only translated to a net profit of MYR504.1 million up 1% on a year ago. The surplus revenue, driven by the improved freight rates in...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Blow to hi-tech shippers as China bans air charters for a month before Christmas Miami Airport community targets CEIV certification and global pharma hub ambitions

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
VT Halter launches two ATB barges for Bouchard Judge sets deadline for filing El Faro claims Alphatron delivers first 46-inch display AlphaBridge AEU's Rob Stuardi appointed to key SCA committee Aker Philly facing higher costs, delivery delays Great Lakes bulker operator reports increased net Radio Holland and Bio-Sea partner on BWTS installation

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Federal Maritime Commission Oks final rule for OTI licensing CKYHE Alliance member lines plan to cancel nine voyages Matson posts numbers for third quarter, year-to-date International Trade Administration releases September export totals US rail freight traffic count down during month of October

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Glencore cuts global coal output Cuts in Australia, South Africa, Colombia may impact already weak panamax market Tanker Investments shies from ship sales talk Chief executive William Hung refuses to be drawn on timings, despite mounting interest in buying large tankers from the likes of Euronav The results round-up Third quarter earnings stories from the maritime industry Teekay Corp posts third-quarter losses on weaker offshore and gas results Energy shipping giant plagued by non-operational items but cash flows improve GasLog posts lower third-quarter profit Swaps losses, higher operating costs and weak spot rates take their toll, but owner remains bullish on future ICTSI flagship takes delivery of four RTG cranes Port operator continues upgrade of terminal equipment to avoid repeat of 2014 congestion chaos Elektrans watches dry bulk sector as it adds suezmax Indian owner mulling dry bulk expansion as third tanker joins fleet Hanjin Shipping records third-quarter profit amid soft freight rates Cost-saving efforts and forex gains bolster bottom line Aker Philadelphia Shipyard pushes back delivery dates Yard posts quarterly profit boosted by vessel sales Tanker Investments fails to impress Six new suezmaxes in the fleet did not make their mark in the quarter Damen participates in Rotterdam port startup initiative Programme will be launched in March 2016

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
ODFL sees 'tremendous opportunities' for U.S., overseas growth ODFL CEO David Congdon rededicates the company's renovated headquarters. Photo courtesy ODFL. THOMASVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - Old Dominion Freight Line understands utilization, not just of tractors, trailers and containers, but terminals, warehouses and office space. The less-than-truckload carrier rededicated a completely rebuilt corporate headquarters here yesterday, creating 300 new workspaces, a Brazil government working to stop trucker strike The government of Brazil is scrambling to block a strike planned by independent truck drivers for Monday. Drivers want a reduction in the taxation of diesel fuel and the scrapping of fines imposed on them for the previous strike and "spontaneous roadblocks" carried out during a two-week period back in February.... ILWU office clerks sign contracts with some employers months before deadline In an abrupt change of events that could lead to labor peace among office clerical workers in Southern California for the next five years, the president of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit said Thursday he signed individual contracts with three employers, and he has presented... US House bill would trigger federal intervention in port slowdowns WASHINGTON - A year after acrimonious labor negotiations snarled traffic at U.S. West Coast ports, lawmakers have unveiled draft legislation that could trigger federal intervention to head off future slowdowns. Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., and Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., on Thursday introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major... Orbcomm swings to profit on doubling of revenue OG2 satellites used by Orbcomm to track assets. Credit: Sierra Nevada CorporationOrbcomm swung to a $1.6 million profit in the third quarter after the asset-tracking provider's revenue doubled to $46 million on growth from acquisitions and organic gains. The Rochelle Park, New Jersey-based company said its organic business rose 33 percent... US trucking industry wins one battle in Congressl, loses another WASHINGTON - The U.S. trucking industry won one battle, but lost another in Congress this week. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed legislation that cleared the way for teenage truck drivers after killing an effort to increase current limits on truck weight. In a 181-248 vote Wednesday, the lower chamber... Six-year US highway bill advances but without funding WASHINGTON - U.S. lawmakers took a serious step closer to a multi-year highway funding bill Thursday after the House of Representatives passed a six-year, $325 billion bill. In a 363-64 vote, House legislators passed the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, or STRR. The legislation authorizes highway funding for the next... Port Metro Vancouver CEO says drayage conditions improving despite tension Renewed flare-ups of drayage driver discontent at Port Metro Vancouver have revived concerns that trucker disruption could return to the port despite moves taken to quell unrest. The British Columbia provincial government has said that six trucking companies have failed to follow drayage wages set by the Container Trucking Commission while... USMX: Legislation to change labor negotiations unnecessary NEWTON, Massachusetts - The contract negotiation process between the International Longshoremen's Association on the East and Gulf coasts and management is on firm footing and in need of no change, according to Tom Simmers, executive president of United States Maritime Alliance. Rebutting calls for changes to the negotiation process - including through... 2016 shaping up as a turnkey year in Asia-Europe trade When Maersk Group in late October pinned all of the blame for slashing its 2015 profit outlook on a deteriorating container shipping market, it highlighted the depths of a crisis in the Asia-Europe trade ahead of what can only be called a make-or-break year for the world's largest shipping market....

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Genco reports third quarter loss The Peter Georgiopoulos-led bulker operator wrestles with weak freight rates. Twin killing as move shutters Teekay arm Gemini Tankers pool to dissolve after partner Diamond S elects to operate its own fleet. Crude export dock for Quebec halted TransCanada bows to environmental concerns and halts one of two export terminals. TIL to stick to spot market for strong winter Executives see no more acquisitions ahead but look to return cash to shareholders. TIL seeks damages over NYK VLCC collision Teekay spinoff says it will pursue payment for vessel repairs and other costs over incident at Fujairah. Rand Logistics reports gain in third quarter The Great Lakes bulker operator beats estimates despite currency woes. Scorpio sees Tier III tail-off in newbuilds Bugbee expects ordering to slow down while Lauro has a warm feeling for the winter market. GSL posts net loss Impairment charges related to two ships take a toll on containership owner's Q3 bottom line. NCL to issue new debt The private notes offering will be used to replace older debt and for share buybacks. DVB braces for more shipping loan losses Frankfurt-based transport bank hikes credit loss provision amid 'burdensome' macro picture. Seamec seals Swiber charter Indian owner's diving support ship to earn $17m over 142 days off Mumbai. GasLog slides in third Peter Livanos-backed company sees profit squeezed between July and September; extends charter contract. Fredriksen Group stays silent on Lunder Key Fredriksen aide declines to talk about chief executive's arrest at Gardermoen airport. Coscol cans share issue Cosco unit halts plan to raise $394m due to uncertainty over parent's merger with CSG. CSAV stake cut Chilean owner books $84m dilution loss in partner Hapag-Lloyd's IPO. TIL shares slump after earnings miss Analysts suggest asset sales and buybacks are required as tanker owner's stock struggles. FSL books four-fold rise in bottom line Highest quarterly revenue in two years drives improved results at Singaporean Trust. Maersk cuts Chinese surcharges Danish line simplifies fees system in Asia due to weak state of the market. Cyprus Sea scraps two Greek owner sends two 1990s-built panamax bulkers for demolition. Fredriksen Group chief Lunder arrested Jo Lunder, the new chief executive of John Fredriksen's group of companies, has been detained in Norway. KNOP makes less New York-listed shuttle tanker owner posts smaller profit in Q3 despite bigger revenue. TNG profit rises New Croatian tanker owner sees Q3 earnings and revenue grow as fleet expands. Nordic Tankers and Borealis team up Chemical tanker owners join forces to create new venture Crystal Nordic with a fleet of 15 ships. Savings pay off for Hanjin Shipping Korean owner's cost-cutting boosts Q3 profit, but boxship earnings fall on over-capacity. Great Eastern fixes out suezmax Indian owner clinches two-year charter with IOC for 2000-built tanker. Teekay Corp weaker in Q3 Diversified shipowner slips to a loss as Teekay LNG and Teekay Offshore fail to impress. Four more for Seatrade Dutch owner's orderbook reaches potential 20 ships with reefer deal in China; more on the cards. TNK misses estimates New York-listed tanker owner gets Principal boost during Q3 but fails to exceed the market's expectations. EMGS in cash call Oslo-listed survey player wants investors to buy new stock worth up to $32.5m to boost finances. Record rates drive Avance Oslo-listed owner posts $73m profit in Q3 as VLGC numbers hit all-time high. Chouest cancels AHTS duo Broker says US owner's decision comes after Shell halted Alaskan operations. Delays cut TIL earnings Problems securing new vetting approvals for ex-George Economou tankers dragged down results. Naftomar books Jiangnan VLGCs Chinese shipbuilder adds to LPG newbuilding orderbook backlog with order from Greek shipowner. Rickmers shares slump Investors vote with their feet and dump stock following announcement of dividend suspension. Matson reports strong third-quarter result Liner operator sees growth in China trade, and newly added Alaska service also grows.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Report: Consumers unforgiving of holiday fulfillment errors Seatrade orders four new multipurpose reefer ships ICTSI reports solid Q3 results IANA: Q3 intermodal volumes up 3.4% CEVA signs warehouse management contract with Pellegrini Union Pacific opens new railport in Texas American Essentials taps Port Logistics Group for transportation services Yusen opens warehouse in Indonesia Executive Moves: CenterPoint Properties and ICTSI XPO Logistics exceeds Q3 market expectations

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Corvus attracts more investment Battery supplier says main interest is from maritime companies. Singapore fuel oil inventories at four-month low Stocks are expected to fall further in the weeks ahead. Firm Counter adds networking tool Trading website aims to build 'a community of bunker professionals', says chief executive. US residual stocks climb The week-on-week rise in stocks came despite a fall in production from US refineries. Meech: No growth in bunker demand despite low prices Thinks demand is softening this year and predicts low oil prices and slow demand growth in coming decade. Algoma post weaker profits Weaker demand for shipments eating into revenue. Second LNG-fuelled OSV starts work Vessel chartered to Shell for US Gulf operations. Supplier: Biofuels to form 5-10% of global marine fuel mix by 2030 'It ticks so many boxes for so many organisations,' says GoodFuels CEO. Teekay Tankers boosts profit 'Increased earnings, as bunker fuel prices remain low due to low global oil prices', it says. Second LNG-fuelled OSV starts operations Vessel chartered by Shell for use at the Gulf of Mexico. Global sulphur cap: 'Politics may overrule science' at IMO Also concern that those responsible for the availability study lack experience in refinery analysis. Crude decreases as US stockpiles rise Stockpiles rose 2.85 million barrels last week. World's 'first' LNG-powered boxship transits Panama Canal Panama Canal expansion expected to be open in 2016.

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PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

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

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

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

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.

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

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

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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

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

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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