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September 18, 2019

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Moody's downgrades Hong Kong outlook to 'negative' as protests go on Poor communication about blank sailings has shippers and forwarders up in arms IMO confident maritime industry will meet new low sulphur fuel regulations Port of Savannah's box handling capacity to be doubled to 11m TEU per annum Long Beach port's Clean Air Action Plan lowers diesel emissions by 87pc Westports expected to lift record 10m TEU this year Singapore, Japan, ReCAAP hold event to discuss ways to combat piracy Avianca Cargo flies perishable to Dallas Fort Worth twice weekly Richard Smith back at helm of FedEx Express' US, global operations LATAM Cargo transports two bears across Brazil

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Clarification of Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations Hamburg Süd expands e-commerce services Hapag-Lloyd offering online marine insurance Incoterms® 2020 launched Keeping customer convenience at the centre of container shipping Ship operating costs decline for seventh year in succession Vegetable oil imports up by 5 pc in Aug. H-Energy signs Port Service Agreement with Kakinada Seaports IMF sees India's GDP growth 'much weaker' due to corporate & environmental regulatory uncertainty Ministry of Commerce & Industry launches new export credit insurance scheme Steel Import Monitoring System launched

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Special transport for vintage cars Rail company pushes ahead with hybrid technology DHL Supply Chain picks a new CEO for major markets Iumi has mixed expectations for maritime insurance AO and Aldi sign three-year home delivery deal in UK Second B747F for first service to Europe Gefco moves from Getafe to Pinto IRU demands to safeguard the role of road transport The West of England P&I Club celebrates 50 years in Greece Ship operating costs continue to fall Files concerning Geneva airport open to public consultation Carlisle Companies appoints Mark C. Smith VP of supply chain U-Freight certified to screen air cargo in Hong Kong Joining forces against dangerous distractions ACI calls for an end to trade disputes "Curiosity of the Day" Imports drive throughput in the port of Virginia

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Failure to recoup increased low sulphur fuel costs could see lines blanking more sailings M&A radar: DSV & Panalpina combined - here is the 'air & sea regional management team' M&A radar exclusive: DSV Panalpina - ex-PAN board member Karl Weyeneth named as EVP global accounts OECD calls for reform of 'ineffective' maritime subsidies Air Canada Cargo's drone arm takes off with first commercial customer P&O launches Tilbury-Calais service to beat Dover congestion Forwarders save time and effort as AirBridgeCargo and Cargologicair join booking platform DHL Express to cut vans from roads as it develops Cubicyle for New York streets Seven key steps in building a logistics crisis communications plan WFS appoints Paul Carmody to head UK cargo operations M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - fear the boomerang effect on key accounts from top staff negotiations

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine makes marine market debut Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. It is based on its successful Wärtsilä 31 platform, the diesel version of which has been recognized by Guinness VIDEO: Keppel O&M and ABS integrate Smart Functions into rigs Classification society ABS has partnered with Keppel Offshore & Marine in developing the first two newbuild offshore drilling rigs with Smart notations. One, delivered earlier this year for work in offshore Mexico, American Queen in new Mississippi River water quality monitoring project A data-gathering nutrient sensor attached to the American Queen steamboat will, for the first time, allow scientists and cities to better understand the water quality along the entire length of the Mississippi U.S. Great Lakes ports busy despite falling grain exports U.S. Great Lakes ports had a busy August, shipping construction materials, road salt, aluminum and wind energy components. Despite these areas of strength, cargo volumes via the bi-national St. Lawrence Seaway (from VIDEO: Building the world's biggest Otto cycle engine WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has released a time-lapse video of the build of a 12X92DF engine by CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD) in Lingang, Shanghai. Rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm, Vigor kicks off construction of next-gen Army landing craft Vigor's recently acquired state-of-the-art aluminum fabrication facility in Vancouver, Wash., was the scene of a keel laying ceremony yesterday that marked the start of construction of the U.S. Army's next generation landing

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Government reluctance to attribute terror blame makes war risk clauses harder to interpret, IUMI told 'People in positions of authority don't want to commit to saying what happened, because that has diplomatic ramifications... No one... New European Commission must enable decarbonisation, but sustain shipping's competitiveness Ecsa's Martin Dorsman expects an even 'greener' commission and hopes for policies to enable the use of alternative fuels MPC Capital and Zeaborn combine boxship chartering outfits Two German owners announce merger of Harper Petersen and Contship to create a platform commercially managing a fleet of more... Tanker boost from IMO 2020 undone by fleet growth, says BIMCO Many new deliveries and a low number of demolitions add to crude fleet growth, which BIMCO expects will reach 5.3%... FONAR: The expensive tool shipowners should avoid 'If you are not prepared in advance, and using a FONAR without evidence, you will find yourself in a very... Hamburg Süd launches airline-style 'smart' box booking capability Maersk subsidiary trials instant booking service on selected trades Falling Rhine water levels trigger freight surcharges River connections between central Europe and Rotterdam under threat from falling water levels Maritime subsidies failing to achieve goals Tonnage tax and other flag incentives often contradict wider policy goals and should be reconsidered, says the International Transport Federation Vessel operating costs shrink for seventh year in a row The largest drop came from insurance, the report from the shipping accountant BDO finds Shanghai tops liner connectivity index World's largest port is also the best connected by container line services MPCC charters out two more scrubber-fitted feeders The feedership owner announced charters for six scrubber-fitted ships in 2018 Daily Briefing Free to read: Shipping shakes off short-term Saudi disruption but awaits detail on energy trade outlook \| Between Abqaiq and... Singapore bunker prices spike over Saudi supply jitters Brent prices moving up again on Tuesday has stoked expectations of advances in bunker prices for the second day in... Low LNG prices to stay until 2021, says study The liquefied natural gas market is only expected to rebalance after 2022, after which new export capacity is expected to... Tanker markets await word about time for repairs to Abqaiq Additional storage facilities in Egypt, Rotterdam and Okinawa may ease a short-term supply gap, but are not geared for any long-term... Anglo-Eastern joins with Exmar in LNG shipmanagement venture Exmar brings its niche expertise in the liquefied natural gas sector to create synergies that it claims will be a... Driving digital change Digital transformation projects should not be standalone efforts but should be an integral part of the whole business, says Hapag-Lloyd's... World trade growth will support rate rises in hull and cargo, IUMI is told 'A three-line tweet now can change all of the business plans you have put in place for five or ten...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Trucking execs temper IMO 2020 diesel concerns Truckers bemoan AB 5 effect on California drayage Confidence in low-sulfur supply, shipper acceptance builds India's southeast terminals boost efficiency to grab share EC shipping block exemption critic expects renewal project44 ties digital tendering to TMS Forwarders urged to move beyond just freight selling

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Seaspan Shipyards brings on new chief financial officer Seaspan Shipyards has appointed a new top bean counter. The Mark Lamarre-led yard has brought on James Clarke, a senior finance professional with 15 years of accounting experience, as its new chief financial officer. He joins Seaspan from the Houston, Texas, office of SNC Lavalin, where he was the chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance for the oil and gas division with oper DryShips returns to red on dry-docking costs DryShips has revisited the loss side of the ledger, thanks primarily to millions of dollars in dry-docking costs for seven ships. The George Economou-led diversified owner posted a $12.7m loss for the second quarter versus a $3.25m profit for the same period last year. The bottom line was mostly impacted by a $26.1m spend on putting exhaust gas scrubbers and ballast water treatment systems on se VLCCs hold gains with IEA, China strategic reserves on watch Owners retain the upper hand but the fortune can quickly turn if China and the IEA tap into strategic reserves Pacific Basin Shipping buys two supras and two handys for $74m Three of the bulkers are vessels that Pacific Basin already has on long-term charter. Eagle amends possible share resale tied to $750m shelf listing Eagle Bulk has changed the number of shareholder units registered for possible resale as part of recording $750m in equity to fund fleet expansion and general business costs. The Gary Vogel-led bulker owner logged the multimillion-dollar shelf filing with the SEC in early August after acquiring six ultramaxes. As part of last month's filing, Eagle also recorded up to 50.7 million common shares f HFW partner warns owners against armed guards in the Middle East Gulf Richard Neylon said extra crew onboard vessels could be a better approach to vessel security. Shipping adapts to a rapidly evolving LNG market TradeWinds business focus explores how the modern face of the business is throwing up some burning questions. Product tankers diverted from Saudi Arabia amid new demand patterns Less demand for product tankers in Middle East, but potentially more in India and East Asia House committee looks into Elaine Chao and Foremost Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is also accused of deprioritising programmes designed to aid the US-flag fleet UK government slammed for 'tone-deaf' slave ship tweet Historians queue up to have a pop at government campaign containing controversial images MPC Capital and Zeaborn form 160-plus boxship fleet German owners merging Harper Petersen and Contchart to unify commercial operations. IPO King James Christodoulou: Blink and you'll see him Peter G's right-hand man during the glory years at Genmar is getting a charge out of his new life in Miami Cargill and Maersk Tankers joint MR pool eyes further growth Partners' next move will be to grow the pool's 60-vessel fleet with other owners War of words: Shipbroker brings grandfather's diaries to life Shipbroker Charles Barne has turned his grandfather's diaries into a book. And what a book: meetings with Churchill, climbing the Pyramids, gin with Worcester sauce, all against the background of global conflict Master and owners charged over North Korea fuel transfers Group of six suspects facing criminal action in Taiwan Wilbur Ross yet to divest shipping fund stake US commerce secretary discloses remaining holding in Starboard Recovery Associates. Tankers International talks to owners as it plots dual pool growth New scrubber entity and US office ignite fresh discussion in a changing market Khamenei rules out talks with US after turbulent day in shipping The break-up of 2015's nuclear deal is purportedly the reason behind the recent strife in the region MPCC fixes first scrubber-fitted boxships German owner says eight vessels have secured contracts with a savings-sharing mechanism Saudi Aramco to delay Chinese crude loadings Saudi oil giant reportedly says October cargoes will be pushed back by 10 days following drone attacks. Bengal Tiger Line tees off on renewed growth under new private fund owner Feeder operator celebrates a year under new ownership with 30th annual golf tournament ADNOC buys into Vitol oil storage operation Abu Dhabi group takes 10% stake in trader's VTTI. TT Club reshapes business to keep pace with change Having celebrated its golden anniversary in June, the logistics insurer is looking ahead to an era of data-driven cover for integrated operators Fredriksen's best-kept secret Ship Finance International, now renamed SFL Corp, is the low-profile outpost of the tycoon's shipping empire that has always done things differently Poten sees LNG market oversupplied into 2020 and beyond LNG is transitioning from a Rolls Royce to Frankenstein's monster as it shift to more commoditised trading A matter of Principles: Poseidon rules the seas of change Carbon pollution has suddenly moved from being a problem to worry about tomorrow, to one shipowners are forced to tackle now. TW+ reports on how finance and politics have helped catalyse action Ernst Russ adds handymax and container duo German owner building fleet portfolio and takes over Elbfeeder joint venture. TSM deal gives Chinese owner half of all LPG-fuelled VLGCs on order Guangzhou owner adds three more vessels at Jiangnan Shipyard BDO: Shipping operating costs continue to decline Ironically, study found that the segment with the largest overall drop in 2018 was insurance Ta-Ho Maritime books bulker trio in Japan Taiwanese shipowner has until the end of September to decide if it wants optional vessel PSA plans to acquire 200 LNG-powered trucks Singapore terminal operator says switch to vehicles using alternative fuel part of decarbonisation plan LNG is 'best option' today for marine fuelling, says new study DNV GL reviews bunkering alternatives for industry coalition SEA\LNG as 2020 emissions deadline nears

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
At FedEx, the pain continues, and the gain isn't in sight FedEx posts lousy fiscal q1 results but insists that the long-term outlook remains bright FMCSA to consider addressing driver coercion in HOS regulations Topic once again dominates floor at FMCSA listening session. Small carriers expanding fleets as large carriers reduce tractor counts Smaller carriers are snatching up the big carrier's excess truck supply, even in a softer year. The reason is not obvious. Consolidation within European freight forwarding business continues The recent acquisition of freight forwarder and logistics specialist Panalpina by DSV marks one of the few M&A deals that have occurred in the market... Proposed Georgia, SC terminal operator agreement withdrawn Three marine terminal operators had approached the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission about forming a joint terminal services and stevedoring operation in the ports of Savannah... Innovation in global supply chains will be driven by consumer attitudes towards climate change For a long time supply chains have been regulated to the very distant background. That is changing, and I think it is faster than we... 'Moving forward, we will be building vehicles on top of computers' OEMs discuss the seemingly endless benefits that accrue from connected truck platforms. New tropical depression pumping up Texas flood risk More than 10 inches of rainfall could flood parts of Houston, Galveston through Wednesday, possibly Thursday. Short lines group celebrates Congressional support of tax credit The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments. Uber Freight, leveraging network density, introduces Bundles and expands Powerloop The drop trailer pool expands to Los Angeles while Bundles will be nationwide. Onfleet and Mi9 partner to optimize grocery e-commerce delivery software The U.S. grocery e-commerce market will be worth nearly $20 billion in 2019 and is the fastest-growing online purchasing category. Saudis say production 50% back, oil prices slide on possible quick end to crisis Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman at Tuesday press conference discussing status of country's oil industry. And just like that, the great Saudi oil... Freight Futures daily curve: 9/17 Trucking Freight Futures began the week Monday with mixed results. Understanding tactile data: the fulcrum of self-driving technology Autonomous vehicles would need to process both visual and non-visual data derived from their driving environment to be in control. Understanding data streams that flow... Kansas City Southern eyes energy opportunities in Mexico The railroad, which has dedicated operations in Mexico, has invested in capital infrastructure related to energy. Flood threat for Houston, Humberto eyeing Bermuda (forecast update) Several inches of rain could flood streets in Houston metro area through Wednesday. Coastal areas included. DOT chief target of ethics probe into maritime connections Chao's influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege. Imaginnovate joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance The latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) is Imaginnovate, which is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India. The company has strong roots in... Why you should care about the Logistics Managers' Index What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains: FedEx will not apply peak season parcel surcharges, saves the pain for the outsized stuff FedEx passes on peak season surcharges but will hit the outsized stiff hard. Rates also to rise for 2020 services. GM strike could hurt unionized auto haulers first The halt in vehicle production at General Motors [NYSE: GM] plants on Sept. 16 over a labor dispute is expected to have ripple effects throughout... Shopify launches U.S. CBD sales platform Canadian e-commerce firm allows merchants to sell CBD and other hemp products online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Mike Meier joins BlueGrace Logistics as SVP of Strategy Meier will work with Bobby Harris on developing and executing a long-term vision for BlueGrace. DSV expects buoyant consumer demand to keep global trading crisis at bay Danish logistics conglomerate DSV is now one of the world's leading forwarders after completing the acquisition of Panalpina in August. Today's Pickup: Technology deployment specialist Velociti enters construction market Technology deployment specialists Velociti have expanded into the construction markets, giving participants the same support and expertise over-the-road trucking companies have benefitted from since its... PORT REPORT: Port-rail connections needed to cope with freight volume growth Australia is linking its interior to its coasts and its export markets by building a giant railway to the main seaports. But someone forgot to... For TuSimple, the money spigot continues to flow The autonomous trucking company announces an additional $120 million in Series D investment.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Saudi crude outages pose quandary ahead of IMO 2020 IMO 2020 Tracker: Final US refinery work push begins ahead of January 1 deadline A heavy schedule of planned refinery maintenance is beginning in the United States as refiners look to ensure their plants are ready to make cleaner bunker fuel to meet the January 1 deadline set by the IMO, an analysis from S&P Global Platts showed. Saudi Arabia to restore 11 million b/d oil production capacity within two weeks: minister Saudi energy minister to update on oil attacks Tuesday Cargill to put up to 20 Medium Range tankers in Maersk pool In January, Japan's Asahi Tanker Co. and Mitsui OSK Lines formed an MR pool to cater to the demand in the East of Suez region, sources said. Middle East tension pushes Asian gasoil EFS to 42-week low, opens arbitrage window "The concern now is whether Saudi Arabia would be able to continue to export middle distillate to Europe this winter," a Singapore-based trader said. S Korea 380 CST bunker hits 4-year high on Saudi oil facility attacks One of the refiners has been selling more bunker fuel in the spot market, a South Korean trader said. OPEC calls for calm as impact of Saudi oil attack unfolds "There is no cause for alarm at the moment," OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said. Iran seizes new tanker in Strait of Hormuz over alleged smuggling In a similar case in July, Iran detained the 1,899 dwt vessel MT Riah and its crew of 12 on suspicion of smuggling. Saudi oil attacks seen having muted impact on global LNG market The situation for Qatar, the major LNG player in the region, looks relatively unchanged, Mosis said.

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COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

ACCIDENTS

One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )

Singapore

A fire broke out on the unit

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance

Bern

The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.

Hamburg

Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.

Copenhagen

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%

PORTS

To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah

The Hague/Dubai

DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%

PORTS

Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles

Los Angeles

In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad

PORTS

In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%

Civitavecchia

In the whole year growth was +3.1%

COMPANIES

Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN

Luxembourg/Rotterdam

The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units

COMPETITION

The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

SHIPPING

The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government

Washington

Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri

Miami/Trieste

They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement

Haifa/Hamburg

The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion

SHIPPING

America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.

Washington

It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM

Hamburg

The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.

COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven

Bremen/The Hague

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta

Bremen/Melzo

Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

COMPANIES

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

Livorno

Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

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 File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

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

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