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BRIEFS

February 26, 2016

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CMA CGM levies 4 rate hikes March to mid-April totalling US$600/TEU CMA levies US$125/TEU N Europe-Mideast peak season charge March 7 Let ports do the box weigh-ins, say some - what about liability, say others New US Ballast Water Management Reporting Form on web to be filled out Commerce Minister expects China will grow at quick pace in 2016 Cargo crime up 37.4pc, though spike due to higher levels of reporting Panalpina, Cardiff University to research 3D printing, manufacturing China-Nigeria trade volume dives 17pc 2015 to US$14.94 billion Eagle Eye Systems to prevent cyber raids on shipping, logistics finances BuyCo uses CargoSmart to enhance online freight forwarder platform UN agency bans lithium batteries flown as cargo on passenger planes Qantas Freight pretax profit off 29pc to US$27 million, sales slip 4.5pc Freight Transport Association to examine state of UK's air cargo sector Cargolux resumes freighter service to Rio de Janeiro

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
India is a rising star for ATA Freight Line: Matt Goker, COO Cabinet approves providing $ 150 m credit to Iran for Chabahar Port development Vallarpadam ICTT scales greater heights Govt approves eight highway projects worth INR 6,000 cr. Railways to implement EPC mode for undertaking works Suresh Prabhu announces commencement of time-tabled freight container, parcel & special commodity trains on pilot basis from this year The symbiosis of yarn exporters & DICT Sonepat India's crude oil import bill likely to halve to $ 62 bn in 2015-16 Stress on reducing coal imports Top exhibitors & steady flow of visitors highlight CTL & BHP 2016 exposition

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Mergers and alliances New UK-Italy intermodal service Watchdog to fine more wrongdoers WCO honours former Amsterdam cargo head Dignitaries in Dunkirk S2R JU welcomes new executive director Cooperation to boost rail infrastructure quality FTA seeks firm commitment on railfreight 3PLs in great favour with Fortune 500 firms Air Seychelles prefers South Africa to Tanzania Arkas boosting Europe/Africa connections Railway still top for coal shipments Hellmann helping to mitigate drought in South Africa Suez: benefits and risks of one belt one road Blicher from UTi to DB Schenker PAL choses A350-900 New IT system going live in 100 days

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Boskalis-KWS EUR70 million contract for Texel Wadden Sea dyke A consortium consisting of Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels' road construction company KWS has won a EUR70 million contract from the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (Holland's northern quarter water board) to reinforce the Wadden Sea dyke on the Dutch island of Texel. Called 'Combinatie Tessel', the consortium's scope of... GAC ships world's largest underwater restaurant Port Taranaki, New Zealand, 25 February 2016 - The acrylic and steel structure for the world's biggest underwater restaurant is on its way to the Maldives, thanks to GAC's project logistics expertise. The restaurant, complete with its 13m high stairwell, is heading for the brand new resort of... Shipping bank DVB posts all-time high risk costs Spiralling loan loss provisions for ailing shipping and offshore commitments almost dragged Germany's DVB Bank into loss-making territory. However, the sale of its shareholding in British aviation technology group Wizz Air Holdings and a related surge in earnings from financial instruments to almost EUR71... Slideshow: The future of south Asian shipbreaking Four Indian shipbreaking yards have now been certified by ClassNK as compliant with the international standard set by the Hong Kong International Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling. The yards are owned by Priya Blue Industries, Kalthia Ship Breaking, Shree Ram Group of Industries, and... Port newcomer Bronka to be gateway to Moscow LLCA new purpose-built port on the Gulf of Finland has set its sights on becoming a new hub for Russian cargoes. The port of Bronka, which will be able to handle larger ships than other Baltic... J. Lauritzen expects another tough year after deep 2015 losses J. Lauritzen, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and gas carrier group, expects another tough year after reporting deep losses for the final quarter and full year 2015. Group net loss narrowed to USD 152.8 million in 4Q15 from USD 182.0 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose... Two Bourbon Offshore seafarers abducted off Nigeria Two members of the crew of a Bourbon Offshore vessel are believed to have been kidnapped following an attack on their vessel off the Nigerian coast on Tuesday. Bourbon Offshore said that the two missing crew members were a Russian and Nigerian.... SPP Shipyard regains refund guarantees, resumes order negotiations Massively indebted South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding, which is undergoing a sale, now has the green light to resume bidding for new orders. Its creditors have agreed to once again, provide the shipbuilder with refund guarantees, which are crucial to winning orders as customers are assured of... Seadrill's final quarter strongest, but tough time expected Seadrill, the London based drill ship and rig company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said the final quarter of 2015 was the year's strongest in operational terms, but the company warns that 2016 would be a tough and said it... Marine leads Bureau Veritas profit growth in 2015 The marine and offshore business of French certification and inspection group Bureau Veritas outpaced the group's other major businesses for profit and revenue growth in 2015. Its adjusted operating profit showed a 32.1% increase year on year to reach EUR107 million, the highest percentage growth rate achieved by any... HMM to sell two VLOCs, 13 Capesizes in liquidity drive Hyundai Merchant Marine has confirmed more details of the ships it will sell to Hahn & Co as part of its plans to raise liquidity. HMM has confirmed to IHS Fairplay that in all, 15 ships will be sold. The ships are tied to dedicated shipping contracts and these will... Tanker freight rates 'to remain strong' Crude oil tanker owners can expect the current freight rate strength to continue throughout 2016, according to speakers at the IHS Maritime & Trade Freight Rate Forum 2016, although rates will decline next year as prospects for... Daelim Corporation exits VLGC sector South Korean industrial group Daelim Corporation has no plans to operate very large gas carriers after redelivering a chartered-in VLGC to Korea Line Corporation. In 2007, Daelim Corporation sold the DL Calla to KLC in a sale-and-leaseback arrangement. Daelim had committed to charter rates at over USD1 million a... Incheon launches single window to reduce congestion and improve productivity Incheon Port Authority (IPA) launched a single window communication service to reduce congestion and emissions in the vicinity of the port and to increase productivity and supply chain efficiency. Accessible on mobile devices, the Incheon Port Container Terminal Single Window provides real-time stevedoring status and... ICBC Leasing issues USD200 million shipping bonds ICBC Leasing, the financial leasing branch of China's state-run bank ICBC, has issued USD200 million shipping bonds in South Korea. The bonds are secured by two of the four LNG carriers from a project between ICBC Leasing and Golar LNG. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) provided credit guarantee for... Alleged 'hit-and-run' container ship detained off Malaysia A St Kitts & Nevis-flagged container ship was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident with two other vessels off Johor, Malaysia. The 39,232-dwt container ship Olf reportedly collided with tankers anchored off Tanjung Ayam, Johor, on 18 February 2016 at 1930 h local. After... Brodosplit personality Tomislav Debeljak took over from his father as chief executive of DIV Group, Croatia's biggest private manufacturing enterprise. Passionate about his work and an eternal optimist, Debeljak expanded his business into one of Europe's leading makers of fasteners, then into railway rolling stock components. In 2013,... Tanker buyers wait and watch While sheer desperation pervades the dry market and asset prices crash, the knock-on effects are being felt throughout the S&P market. The tanker sector is not immune from the anxiety of owners and financiers when they are losing so much money elsewhere.Despite rates remaining relatively firm for most sectors and... US regulator signals progress on new ballast water regime US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft hinted that type-approval for ballast water management systems to be installed on vessels trading in the US could finally get underway in 2016. Speaking to reporters after giving the annual "State of the Coast Guard" speech on 23 February at...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
E-commerce and logistics can be profitable partners, but traditional freight firms have to adapt Shipowners resolute over charter rates, so HMM must now revisit Hanjin merger plan Bullish Expeditors bucks 2015's 'weak market' trend with increased margins and profits Canute Logistics and Wilko gear up to beat the HGV driver shortage with a new apprenticeship scheme The consequences of cheap oil What big data brings to the stressful life of a container line CEO FAA proposes $275,000 penalty for Atlas Air

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Anthem passengers file class action suit against RCCL U.S.-based operator adds next generation asphalt carrier "Ineffective visual navigation" led to grounding Waller Marine gets FEED contract for 400 MW FPP Satcom services provider rebrands as Marlink Bergen Group gets extension of frigate contract Puerto Rico seeks private partner to operate ferry services First ship loaded with U.S.-produced LNG heads to Brazil Bulgarian shipyard busy with dredges for Royal IHC

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Port of Vancouver calling for waterfront development proposals DOT accepting applications for new round of TIGER grants Boeing taps Leanne Caret as Defense, Space & Security boss Application deadline February 29 for Port Angeles funding program FMC names John K. DeCrosta Legislative/Public Affairs senior advisor

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Britannia and UK P&I Clubs confirm merger talks International Group mutuals consider joining forces Hapag-Lloyd secures OW Bunker interpleader victory in US But uncertainty remains on extraterritoriality of Court of Appeals decision StealthGas records 80% weaker net profits for 2015 Greek owner hurt by weak freight rates amid fleet expansion US pushes IMO to accept Iridium as GMDSS provider, Inmarsat pushes back Long running proposal to allow a new GMDSS service provider under discussion next week at IMO US LNG exports will take years to impact on rates, say experts New era for shipping will take time to establish US Coast Guard details early stages of El Faro response No USCG assets or other vessels were near by due to Hurricane Joaquin Two days of El Faro data lost by USCG software during rescue operation Software upgrade introduced problems with critical program CSIC Ltd to dispose two engine units to parent company Disposal gains will help loss-making shipbuilder ease financial pressure GasLog posts profit in line with expectations Owner sees vessel shortages ahead but has bolstered its position to withstand leaner times ICBC Leasing explores basing bonds on shipping receivables Newly-issued $200m project bond that securitises charter hire from two LNG carriers could be the first of its kind in the debt capital market J. Lauritzen reports wider losses in 2015 on dry bulk impairments Danish shipping outfit gets cash injection from sole shareholder Seadrill cash cow dries up Fredriksen money-spinner fails to shore up shipping and energy empire amid oil price collapse Pacific Radiance 2015 revenues down on lower vessel utilisation Seasonal weakness in the fourth quarter of the year led to a more pronounced fall in revenue UK parliament considering Bill to raise sanction breach penalties Police and Crime Bill 2015-2016 would raise civil penalty cap to £1m Swissco reports fourth quarter net loss on asset impairments Company made impairment provisions as it expects oil and gas industry conditions to remain weak Singapore business delegation eyes shipping and port deals in Iran Delegation will also visit major shipping and regional transhipment hub Bandar Abbas MISC to buy remaining stake in Petronas subsidiary for $445m Acquisition represents a low risk investment to MISC in comparison to investing in greenfield projects POSH clinches $85m worth of long term charters Contracts signed with Saudi Arabian and Qatari clients Hanjin Shipping issues hybrid bonds to repay Korean Air loan South Korean carrier plans to sell assets to boost liquidity India to help Iran build Chabahar port Government to equip and operate two berths in first phase of development at port MR tanker rates rebound on arbitrage to Europe, LRs under pressure Diesel inventory levels drawn down in ARA hub as River Rhine water levels return to navigable levels Suezmax tanker rates ease from monthly highs as demand softens West African loadings may have slowed due to an oil spill at a subsea crude export pipeline

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Russia may raise port tariffs Small shippers back CP-NS merger while larger shippers push against XPO sees e-commerce-fueled economic growth ahead Vancouver port's drayage initative cuts truck turn times Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box Life for Brazil's truckers is no walk on the beach Incheon port touts app to boost productivity India OKs funding for Chabahar port development Sharp drop in revenue per container eroding liner results

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Two banks cut GasLog target; one hikes Cowen and Stifel reduce stock price bet but stay bullish; JP Morgan hikes but stays neutral. GasLog in talks for more finance deals Finance chief Simon Crowe says company in talks to push back 2018-2020 maturities. TSB blames bridge team for grounding 'Ineffective visual navigation' contributed to incident on CSL bulker Atlantic Erie. Grimaldi's Finnlines posts record Q4 profit Finnish ro-ro company enjoys best-ever final three months as cargo and passenger numbers rise. Vale iron ore shipping spend drops 27% Iron ore mining giant chops $280m from iron ore freight costs in fourth quarter. NOCC scraps oldest car carrier Norwegian shipowner banks $2.7m for 1987-built NOCC Coral. EAT gobbles up three-year tanker deal Malaysian owner scoops COA worth $9.3m through client of Petronas. Seadrill increases Q4 earnings John Fredriksen's drillship company sees stronger end to a loss-making year. Stealth sells older ship as it reports profit Exit of the Gas Arctic comes following a year in which it took delivery of 10 new ships. Samudera Shipping's annual profit down 71% Diversified Indonesian owner sees its 2015 earnings chopped on the back of smaller revenue. Hamburg: Between depression and recovery Owners, bankers and investors accept depth of crisis, and try to see a path through problems Bahri buys five MRs from Scorpio Tankers Saudi Arabia-based shipowner splashes out $166.5m to snap up tanker quintet from US-listed owner. GasLog set fair for prolonged downturn Peter Livanos-backed owner encouraged by level of tendering activity in LNG business. Grindrod posts $88.1m net loss for 2015 Diversified shipowner sees red ink in annual report but CEO Alan Olivier says layups not in sight. DFDS sells out first $59m buyback Danish ro-ro group splashes out on its own stock with help from shareholder Lauritzen Foundation. Wilhelmsen and Hoegh yet to hear from Brazil Press release the only communication owners have had regarding price-fixing probe, exec says. Bulker owner Wilson falls to Q4 loss Operations of Norwegian small-ship specialist hit by bad weather at the end of the year. Tanker mini-boom to cool, says Stopford Froth to come off tanker market rates as overcapacity comes into play, forecasts veteran analyst. Two Bourbon crew seized in Nigeria Pirates raid French anchor-handler and abduct Nigerian and Russian workers. Greek bulker refloated in Argentina Alkimos Heracles underway again after grounding in Punta Indio Channel on Wednesday. James Fisher wins $34.8m windfarm contract London-listed company set to provide marine support services to Galloper Winds Farm project off Suffolk coast. Write-down pushes Rem into the red Oslo-listed offshore owner the latest to take an impairment hit in challenging spot markets. DVB Bank provisions rise at 'testing time' Specialist lender's profit falls in a year which saw higher allowances against legacy loans. ISH posts bigger loss but reduces debt Alabama-based company sees deeper red due to non-cash items but says strategic plan is on track. Shreyas to acquire small containership Indian owner bring its tally to nine with latest purchase move for 1,700-teu vessel. Foundation steps up to support Lauritzen Sole shareholder takes over assets to help shipowner secure $125m cash injection. Cocaine found in container in US Customs officers recover $2m haul of drugs from vessel arriving from Ecuador. Polarcus seals restructuring deal Middle East seismic survey ship company to issue new shares after agreeing refinancing with bondholders. Siem Offshore plunges to $116m Q4 loss Norwegian owner agrees sale of laid-up supply ship as it takes big impairment hit in weak markets. Nam Cheong sinks into the red in Q4 Malaysian shipbuilder anticipates pace of vessel sales and shipbuilding activities to remain slow. Rickmers Maritime finance chief heads for pastures new Gerard Low said to be leaving company to pursue personal and other professional interests. Pacific Radiance sees full-year numbers drop 95% Costs exceeded revenue in fourth quarter as company struggles to ride out offshore downturn. Teague: US energy export picture strong US energy logistics firms sees demand for LPG and crude from US.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
NEWS FLASH: DOT to solicit applications for FAST freight grants USCG: Computer issues did not delay El Faro response Intermodal rates drop for 13th straight month Truckload rate growth continues to slow in January U.S. antidumping sought for heavy-walled steel pipe imports WTO rules in favor of U.S. on India's solar import rules Struggle over control of Evergreen Group intensifies LLamasoft: Supply chains focused too much on internal issues International Shipholding Corp. reports $180m loss in 2015 Yusen launches service from Semarang, Indonesia airport XPO posts 33% gain in Q4 organic net income as it digests acquisitions

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: North Asian arrivals slip to four-week low Arrivals into India reach highest since early February. Tri-Zen: Low oil prices holding back LNG bunker uptake to end abruptly Window of opportunity to secure yard space for LNG-fueled newbuilds could close quickly. Around half Iran's Feb fuel oil exports seen set to end up in Singapore The other half will likely flow into the Fujairah bunker market. New Orleans MGO rises, still trading at discount to Houston New Orleans MGO was in a discount to Houston MGO for the seventh consecutive day. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Bunkerworld Latest News / 1d All Mexican Gulf Coast oil, petchems ports closed by storms: ministry Ports are now closed due to high winds and waves.

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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 inform

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

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.

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

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

INSURANCE

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

AVIATION

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

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

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

London

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Rome/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

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

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

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

Algiers

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

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

SHIPPING

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

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

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

Athens/New York

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

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

LOGISTICS

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

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

TRADE

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

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

OFFSHORE

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

Washington

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

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

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

CRUISES

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

PORTS

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

Zagreb

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

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

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%

AWARDS

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

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

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

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

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

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

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

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

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

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

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

Savona

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

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

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

NEWS

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

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

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

FINANCING

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

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

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

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

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

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

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

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

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

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles/Long Beach

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

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

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

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

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

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

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

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

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PORTS

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

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

PORTS

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

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

NEWS

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

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

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

PORTS

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

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

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

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

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