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BRIEFS

February 16, 2016

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Transpacific rates from Asia to US east and west coasts remain flat Shippers seek delay in UN's forced box weigh-ins - delay impossible: WSC Oakland January import volume soars 75pc because of 2015 labour trouble 13,900-TEU APL Vanda loses power, runs aground near Southampton One Belt One Road looks to Cosco to forge Greek rail to Piraeus port Saudi Arabia, Bahrain ban Iranian ships from ports APMT to heighten 5 cranes to handle 20,000-TEUers in Los Angeles Zika symptoms must be reported to US Centre for Disease Control DP World's Sulayem becomes CEO upon retirement of Mohammed Sharaf XPO sues YRC for hiring its workers to 'disappropriate trade secrets' Flags of convenience or 'open registries' good as others: ICS study Indonesia to retain ban on foreign ownership of ports and airports Cameroon truckers strike to protest bribe-seeking 'official' checkpoints Congressional row over lithium battery ban on passenger jets Guangzhou's GAMECO and San Deigo's PACAVI seals A320 conversion deal TNT to sell airline if that's what it takes for EU to approve FedEx merger Study: Big forwarders lose 5.8pc of market share to smaller players US Customs delays implementation of its mandatory automation schedules

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Allcargo's PAT up for nine-month period BBC Chartering awarded TOYO volume contract BDP expands into Egypt CMA CGM upgrades service to French West Indies Fuat Adoran to lead CEVA's Balkan, Middle East & Africa cluster Kalmar delivers first Gloria reachstackers with new K-Motion technology in Asia-Pacific region M.T. DistyaAkula becomes first Suezmax tanker to load Iranian crude oil in post-sanctions era Optimising logistics flow could bring about huge savings: Study Stress seen on chemical shipping freight rates in 2016 India to tie up with EU, Australia to boost AYUSH exports Construction of Multi User Liquid Terminal commences at Cochin Port e-forms speed up container traffic at APM Terminals Mumbai Govt identifies 150 key projects under Sagarmala Govt puts conditions for sesame seed export India to spend $ 1 trillion on power infrastructure by 2030 Stainless steel industry urges govt to double import duty

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Getting the chemistry right Modest global volume growth in 2015 US railroad to streamline mechanical operations Swedish tanks on the move Eurotunnel adds capacity in Folkestone Facility enhancements on Dunkirk-Dover route Flensborg names representative for Finland BGL calls for help Canadian Railway invests in network efficiency Upper Rhine ports push IT project forward New board members for Ibia First A350-1000, 300th aircraft for Turkish Airlines UPS opens new facility in France New railfreight provider receives licence in Greece Acte enters Morocco Airline maintains growth "Greenland" - one of Europe's greenest

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
US anticipates 2016 rollout of towing vessel safety rules Rules aimed at reducing the risk of injuries, fatalities, and oil spills in the US caused by towing vessel accidents may finally see the light of day in 2016. Referred to in the industry as "Subchapter M", the section in federal regulations code under which... Coast Guard Begins Formal El Faro Investigation A formal United States Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation into the sinking of the American flagged vessel El Faro and the loss of 33 lives last October will begin Tuesday seeking a cause for the deadliest American merchant marine disaster since the... New Container Service at Port of Houston Authority HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first regular direct container/ roro service between Houston and West Africa was launched by Grimaldi Lines at the Port of Houston Authority's Barbours Cut Container Terminal today. The Grimaldi West Africa Service Direct, which also is the only direct container service from the... Port of Kiel acquires property and warehouse at the Ostuferhafen Kiel, January 15th, 2016: The Port of Kiel has acquired a 3.2 hectare commercial site with warehousing from Agrar Terminal Peter Rothe GmbH & Co. KG, which lies right next to the Ostuferhafen. The warehouse boasts more than 18,500m² of useable floor area as well as an office building and waterfront... The most intensive and complex repair at Gemak Group for mid-life refit project of CSD "Leonardo Da Vinci" After completion of four cutter suction dredger vessels and four hopper suction dredger vessels' repair works just in the course of 2015, Gemak Group was awarded in September 2015 by Jan De Nul Group to undertake the mid-life refit project of CSD Leonardo Da Vinci. CSD Leonardo Da Vinci is one of... Pan Ocean ships first animal feed cargo for parent Harim Group South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean has shipped its first cargo of animal feed for its parent Harim Group, fulfilling the latter's purpose for acquiring it. On 11 February, Pan Ocean delivered 71,500 tonnes of corn from Brazil's Santos port into Incheon, South Korea's biggest discharging port... LNG, vessel fabrication drag on MISC's earnings Lower earnings from its LNG shipping operations and vessel fabrication businesses were the only flaws in Malaysian carrier MISC's 2015 results. MISC posted net profit of MYR2.5 billion (USD580.85 million) in 2015, up 12% year on year. CIMB Securities analyst Raymond Yap said,... China's nickel ore imports fell 26% in 2015 China imported 26% less nickel ore in 2015 as slowing domestic steel demand and Indonesia's ban on raw ore exports took their toll. China Customs data showed that the country imported 35.28 million tonnes of nickel ore in 2015. Nickel ore is primarily carried on Supramax and... HHI wins first newbuilding order of 2016 South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured its first newbuilding contract for 2016. The vessel order is for a pair of Suezmax tankers for Turkish operator Ditas Deniz Isletmeciligi ve Tankerciligi A.S. Both firm 158,000 dwt tankers are scheduled for delivery in 2018. The shipbuilder's newbuildings orderbook currently stands at 95... Fresh impairment charges drag Petroleum Geo Services deeper into red Fresh impairment charges at Petroleum Geo Services (PGS), the listed Norwegian seismic services provider, has dragged the company significantly deeper into losses both in 4Q15 and the full year compared to corresponding period a year earlier. PGS reported 4Q15 net loss of USD334.6 million compared to a loss of USD93.6 million... DP World to invest in India ports Global port operator DP World is betting on growth in India, announcing that it will seek opportunities worth over USD1 billion in the next few years. "DP World has established a leading position in the Indian market and is a pioneer in... Stena Bulk commisions new class of MR tanker Stena Bulk has commissioned the 50,000 dwt Stena Imperative, the latest example of an innovative new class of versatile medium-range(MR) tanker constructed by CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering(CSSC OME), the former Guangzhou Shipyard International. The delivery follows the recent award of a further three-ship contract to... Tianjin blasts to yield tighter safety regimes at Chinese ports China announced additional safety requirements for companies dealing with dangerous goods as it continues to highlight its resolve to overhaul safety procedures in the wake of the deadly Tianjin blasts and to punish those responsible. Companies that produce, store, or use dangerous goods are... Broader sourcing to hike carrier box repositioning costs, says analyst A widening east-west trade gap is going to push up container repositioning costs for carriers as Asian importers broaden their sourcing origins, according to Drewry.The analyst said in 2015, carriers operating between Asia and North America had to reposition 1.2 million teu more than they did in 2014... Billion-dollar drug bust at Sydney container terminal Australian authorities have seized a huge shipment of the drug known as 'ice' with a market value of more than AUD1 billion (USD715 million) hidden in a container imported from Hong Kong in the nation's biggest ever methyl amphetamine bust.In a joint Australia-China police and customs... JES sells shipbuilding segments to service debts Singapore-listed JES Holdings was forced to dispose of its shipbuilding capability to pay off debts, owing to a lack of new orders in the current market. The debt-ridden shipbuilder sold two of its wholly owned subsidiaries in Jingjiang, China - Jiangsu New East Marine Equipment and Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industry Co...

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Flowers bloom briefly in a soft market, but now air cargo carriers drop rates to gain market share Tugs manage to refloat grounded APL Vanda, but there are fears over ULCV salvage Analysis: Still too early to know potential redundances at UTi following DSV acqusition Kiwi brothers invent a portable container weighing scale Counterfeit.com Africa on course to liberalise its aviation industry

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
VIDEO: Ingalls Shipbuilding launches LPD 27 Panama Canal lock sill reinforcement passes test SUNY Maritime to get additional EOP funding Oceanteam settles IP suit out of court Sete woes help push Sembcorp Marine into loss ABS centralizes global marine activities

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Test finds new reinforcements stop Panama Canal seepage Customs nabs wanted man at Pacific Highway Port of Entry Alaska Airlines hires Seattle designer to update all employee uniforms Foss Maritime executive receives diversity honor Committee accepting nominations for Puget Sound achievement award

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Standard confirms Carnival departure and anticipates investment loss But P&I club expects gains elsewhere and small underwriting profit Data Hub: Charter Rates With charter rates finally bottoming out the industry hopes for a spark to reignite the market Rio Tinto increases bauxite exports from Australia Increased exports from Australia to China will help dry bulk sector as tonne-mile rises Calm but watchful progress on a giant of the seas We find out what it is like to sail on one of the new ultra large containerships View from the Bridge: John Møller Jensen As a new generation of ultra large containerships enters service, the master of 18,270 teu Marie Maersk , John M'ller Jensen, talks about what it is like to be in charge of one of the most valuable assets on the high seas First 2016 newbuilding VLCC ordered Japan's Kyoei Tanker Co makes first assault on newbuilding VLCC market this year Cosco Corp and Sembcorp Marine post deep annual losses Both Singapore-listed builders with strong offshore businesses are hit by market's collapse Tankers KGs making returns of up to 40%, Lloyd Fonds reveals But boxship payouts remain in the doldrums Dry bulk owners divide to survive Operators are shedding tonnage and more in a bid to endure the downturn NGOs criticise Maersk Group's decision to beach ships at Alang Maersk's decision to use facilities that beach ships undermines European initiatives to improve global ship recycling yard conditions, groups claim Singapore handles fewer containers Container throughput slips 1.1% month-on-month in January Carriers tap alternative route for Asia-US east coast backhaul leg Deployment change seen a 'major blow' to Panama and Suez Canals, SeaIntel says Gulf Navigation 2015 profit doubles Company to focus on core strengths, cost structure and new products and services Southeast Asia's first independent LPG import facility comes online Jurong Island LPG facility has initial capacity of 80,000 cu m and supplies nearby petrochemical plants through pipelines Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone posts strong profits Group focusi on improving operational efficiency DP World eyes $1bn India port infrastructure investment Areas of investment include inland container depots and brownfield container terminal expansions JES to sell shipbuilding business to Hong Kong investor Total known bank debts in its shipyards amounted to approximately $308m Rolls-Royce underlying marine revenue falls 16% Lower commercial and administration costs helped partially stem profit decline Iran tanker loadings gather pace as oil exports grow Non-Iranian tankers are helping boost Tehran's oil exports Nam Cheong warns of fourth-quarter loss But offshore support vessel builder and operator expects to be profitable for 2015 fiscal year Check up for APL Vanda after Southampton grounding 14,000 teu ship under pilotage when it lost power approaching UK port

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Ukraine-Russia truck transport bans threaten EU trade DFDS revenue, earnings surge on strong freight growth Report: Deutsche Post may sell, spin-off of troubled forwarding unit APMT Mumbai sets up automated import delivery system Allcargo Logistics profit, revenue drop amid expansion plans US Gulf ports investing for growth from new Panama locks Empties headache for carriers as shippers broaden sourcing China's exports, imports down sharply in January

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Vopak opens Singapore LPG terminal New terminal will connect island's petrochemical plants to world LPG supply. South Korea mulls North Korea ban Southern neighbour may prevent vessels that called in the North docking at its ports. New captain to end stalemate on capesize Crew on a Safe Bulkers ship refuse to set sail following a colleague's death; company now sending a new master. Shreyas adding boxship despite profit fall Indian owner pursuing new second-hand deal against backdrop of reduced Q3 earnings. Bulker orders to drop, boxships may not stop S&P outlines its newbuilding outlook for 2016 with better supply-demand balance not in sight yet. Video captures boxship hitting the side Footage shows Xetha Bhum ploughing into embankment in Thailand. One missing after ferry collision Philippines investigates clash between fishing vessel and unidentified passengership. Cosco Corp posts $654m net loss in 2015 Singapore-listed shipbuilder bleeds red ink amidst unfavourable conditions which are likely to worsen. Panama Canal leak successfully plugged Contractor GUPC says tests show no water is seeping from sills in new locks. ABS takes new path with Tikka's promotion US class society centralises its global marine activities as it gives former Europe and Africa boss a new role. Sembcorp Marine takes $436m hit Singapore yard group posts annual loss as it makes provision for Sete Brasil drillship projects. ABS takes new approach with Tikka's promotion US class society centralises its global marine activities as it gives former Europe and Africa boss a new role. JES sells $231m Jiangsu Eastern for $0.5m Singapore group finds Hong Kong buyer for insolvent shipyard as court restructuring row drags on. Small tanker seized by Libyan coastguard Authorities in troubled North African country intercept vessel said to be smuggling diesel. PGS 'well-positioned' despite big loss CEO of seismic vessel owner says the company has taken proactive steps to weather the storm. Oceanteam settles Sawicon dispute Owner brings to an end five-year court battle with designer over rights to North Ocean vessels. One dead as tanker sinks off Indonesia Crewman's body found after Nusantara Akbar took on water off Dumai. Bulk Invest looks to start talks with creditors Former Western Bulk kicks off latest round of restructuring as it seeks to combat dry downturn. Topaz Energy stacks offshore duo Dubai owner shifts PSVs from West Africa to layup in Turkey. Iran exports first cargo of crude to Europe Oil minister says it has already reached agreement to export oil to France, Russia and Spain. APL containership aground off UK port is refloated Ship said to have made a controlled grounding on Saturday evening following a loss of power. Rate boost sees Gulf Navigation end 2015 on a high Dubai-based tanker owner firing on all cylinders with results double those of a year ago. Nam Cheong expects to end fourth quarter in the red Singapore-listed company is the latest in the offshore sector to issue a profit warning.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
North American freight market limps into 2016 USCG begins public hearing on El Faro sinking Another mega-vessel runs aground at Bramble Bank Leiws, former UP CEO, dies at 84 Truck market remains soft in January Panama Canal sill repairs pass inspection

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Tumpuan Megah Development offers marine gasoil in Tanjung Pelepas, Johor Move comes after sealing bunkering partnership deal in December. UK Supreme Court allows appeal on OW Bunker test case Current ruling has left multiple owners in danger of having to pay twice for fuel supplied under contracts involving OW Bunker as a back-to-back trader. Panama Canal's leaking locks plugged Problem could have delayed expansion. Japan's Dec bonded bunker fuel sales slide 12% from Nov to 2.32 mil barrels Bonded bunker fuel sales in December still 15.2% higher than previous year. Singapore's Jan bunker fuel sales rise 13% on-year to 4.16 mil mt Record in January was second highest, after 4.3 million mt of bunker fuel sold in August 2015. Fujairah port's first VLCC berth to be operational by June: official The 26 draft meters berth allows both crude and fuel oil transfers. Libya intercepts tanker suspected of fuel smuggling out of country This is the second arrest of illegal fuel smuggling operations in six months.

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

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.

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

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

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

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

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

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

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

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

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

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

Genoa

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