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May 27, 2019

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Asia-Europe rate up 2.8pc to US$743/TEU - USWC off at $1,294/FEU OOCL cancels four sailings on PNW1 due to low demand China won't insist US fix 'wrong practices' before resuming trade talks Crew taken off listing 4,400-TEU MSC Matilde at Liverpool dock New 'K' Line CEO cuts executive pay 10pc to spur drive to profitability Transpacific carriers start blanking sailings with tariff-hit US imports HMM's 9-year-old 5,086-TEU Aeneas to be scrapped in Bangladesh Jotun comes up with new predictable, long-term antifouling protection Russia to be major poultry exporter to China as swine flu ravishes pig stock Britannia becomes first P&I Club to join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Rotterdam and Guangzhou sign agreement for port-to-port data exchange Ballast water treatment conference to be helion Houston June 26-27 Atran collaborates with Cainiao to link Hangzhou and Riga Japan Customs plugs into CHAMP platform to handle complete ACI data Kansas City International April cargo up 8.8pc to18.2 million pounds

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MAY 26, 2019
A.P. Moller-Maersk reports solid uplift in earnings & strong cash flow in Q1 BDI up Q&As for scrubber-fitted ships published Risk classification of Persian Gulf region increased Antwerp breakbulk community develops new app for more efficient supply chain Sohar Port & Freezone launches online route planner Vinita Venkatesh receives 'Woman Achiever Award' from FEDSAI CBDT issues draft notification for amendment to Form No. 10B of Income-Tax Rules, 1962 Commerce Ministry mulling export incentives to reduce trade deficit with China Exporters looking forward to PM for reforms, stability & stronger economic growth, says FIEO President India's thermal coal output to grow by 4.3 pc over 2019-28, says research Recommendations to the new govt to improve the resilience of the economy

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At the heart of conflict UK: 100 t "lady" safely lifted Siemens receives order from Deutsche Post Orbcomm selects VP transportation sales Europe Mexicans anticipate flight tracking regulation Testing an all-electric 18 t truck in Stuttgart Port Kyushu's crew managed by Danica Rhenus opens logistics centre in Voronezh 40 candles for Astag Belgium: logistics by night for less congestion Q1/2019 - smaller loss and less cargo for Zim Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai "Curiosity of the Day" C.H. Robinson acquires Dema Service Appointee to spearhead growth at Thordon Bearings First train runs along trans-Siberian landbridge Worldwide container throughput still under pressure Freshest news from Hong Kong

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MAY 24, 2019
Carriers blank more sailings as transpacific box rates continue to fall First-quarter performance delivers 42% increase in profits for Maersk Cogoport expands online container booking platform to cover Chinese imports Russian Railways steams ahead with new trans-Siberian service from Japan More logistics operators gear up for greener deliveries What's in a name? A spark of optimism in what's looking like a grim market The macro view: Time may be on Trump's side, but technology isn't - for now Mama, just killed a song, creating the Supply Chain Rhapsody On the wires: AP Møller-Maersk's bullish Q1 remarks? There is no place to hide

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MAY 24, 2019
Svitzer trials remotely operated tow line catcher Connecting heaving lines at sea is one of the most critical parts of day-to-day towage operations, however it presents significant risk to crews, particularly from a center lead forward position where tugs Marlink to launch new service at Nor-Shipping Satellite communications specialist Marlink is to introduce a new service called Sealink Global 4G at Nor-Shipping 2019. The turnkey solution provides everything needed to leverage fast, low-latency mobile services when in network Louisiana shipyard to convert OSV for new Navy role Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Lockport, La., has won a Navy contract worth $11,638,510 to purchase and convert an existing offshore supply vessel into an Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center range support

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MAY 24, 2019
From the News Desk: Innovation and emissions opportunities emerge, but uncertainty prevails A weekly tour of the stories that the Lloyd's List News Desk consider to be required reading StealthGas starts share buyback Liquefied petroleum gas carrier owner says it has triggered share repurchases because stock is undervalued EuroDry posts higher profit than expected Greece-based owner of seven bulkers says market fundamentals will support better rates in the future as a larger fleet and... Shipping sector faces 'huge challenge' to tackle emissions ITF ports and shipping administrator Olaf Merk explains shipping will need a mixture of measures to decarbonise MSC crew abandon listing containership The 4,395 teu MSC Matilde requested immediate evacuation of its 23 crew members at around 0200 hrs today Star Bulk sees little risk to scrubber strategy from ban Executives at the dry bulk owner claim science points to negligible environmental concerns and see chances of an international ban... The Lloyd's List Podcast: Ports, politics and procedure Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in... Heerema takes the plunge with world's first LNG-fuelled heavylift semisub 'If we invest in an LNG-fuelled vessel, we can help make green regulations come into force' - Pieter Heerema Union raises concern about UK flag expansion policies Nautilus International fearful that latest changes from the UKSR could undermine quality Dynagas orders LNG brace at Hyundai The George Prokopiou-led company is the hitherto unidentified owner behind this week's order of two LNG carriers at the South... Daily Briefing US monthly Russian crude imports to surpass Saudi shipments \| Xiradakis aiming to fight shipping cause in Brussels \| Exclusive... The Interview: Robert Yildirim Little known in shipping circles until he came to CMA CGM's rescue in 2011, Robert Yildirim has become a force... Maersk warns trade tensions threaten shipping growth The world's largest container line reported a good start to 2019 but warned that 'considerable uncertainties' as a result of... Zhuhai Port alters fleet expansion plans Company has made multiple changes to its ship acquisition plan that will be partially funded by a private offering it... MOL Chemical Tankers eyes hybrid scrubbers for some vessels If Drewry's projection for the larger sector is any indication, MOLCT as with its bigger rival, Stolt Nielsen, may turn...

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MAY 24, 2019
Port automation fears spur ILWU Canada union strike Looming low-sulfur rule gives breakbulk shipping jitters US resin exporters worry over tariff effect on slot space Shippers urged to revise contracts if free time is without chassis Eyeing trade pressures, Maersk focusing on profitability Buenos Aires port consolidation sparks competition questions Memphis chassis woes now part of rail demurrage probe

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MAY 24, 2019
EuroDry bullish on dry bulk for second half of 2019 Lower vessel availability may result in higher charter rates, chief executive Aristides Pittas said. Coral Expeditions returns to Vard in Vietnam with repeat cruiseship order Australia's Coral Expeditions has returned to Vard's Vung Tao shipyard with an order for a cruiseship only weeks after taking delivery of its first Vietnam-built vessel. Coral managing director Paul Chacko revealed to the online publication Cruise Industry News that an order has been placed for a second expeditoon ship that will be delivered in December 2020. To be named Coral Geographer, it wil DSD gets healthy price for sale of ferry subsidiary Norled Norway's Det Stavangerske Dampskibsselskab (DSD) is selling ferry company Norled to international investors. Yuhong Hermansen-controlled DSD struck a deal to hand the subsidiary over to Nordic infrastructure fund CapMan Infra and Canada's CBRE Caledon Capital Management. These two companies are each buying a 50% stake. The price of the deal is being kept confidential, but Norwegian daily Finans KNOT Offshore posts lower first-quarter profit KNOT Offshore Partners posted lower profits in the first quarter thanks to increased financing costs. The Gary Chapman-led shuttle tanker owner also announced it extended the maturity of its $25m unsecured credit facility coming due in August. For the first three months of 2019, KNOT posted $12.9m in profit, down from the $30.7m from the same period in 2018. Revenues and expenses stayed largely Shareholder group decries discounted Teekay Offshore offer Brookfield Business Partners' offer to take Teekay Offshore private severely undervalues the company, shareholders argued in a letter Friday. New York-based JDP Capital Management and 16 other shareholders said the offshore player is worth a minimum of $4 per share, much higher than Brookfield's $1.05 per share offer made Monday. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private Teekay FPSO wins Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers banks $70.2m ahead of full listing in Oslo Tor Olav Troim's 2020 Bulkers has banked $70.2m as the newcastlemax specialist set sail for the Oslo Stock Exchange. Troim's 2020 Bulkers sets course for Oslo Stock Exchange with $70m placement Tor Olav Troim: Golar's LNG evangelist 2020 Bulkers eyes listing with fresh loan, key hires and first contract in the bank New and existing shareholders supported the issue, which saw 7,800,000 shares p John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International banks $80m bond purse John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has tapped the Norwegian bond market for $80m. Golden Ocean strikes refinancing deal as dividend stays in place in first quarter Fredriksen's Ship Finance still gunning for growth after $1.2bn spree in 'jubilee' year Ship Finance, which invested over $1bn to grow its fleet last year, worked with DNB Markets, Nordea, SEB, Arctic Securities and Danske Portline: engineers violated training in magic pipe case Portuguese manager Portline Bulk International (PBI) has said certain engineers on a bulker went against its express training in a US pollution case. The company agreed to pay $1.5m after it admitted in a plea deal that engineers on the 51,000-dwt Achilleus (built 2001) had falsified entries in a record book used to track the disposal of bilge water. Portline bulker's oily water separator 'just Piraeus Bank "exploring options" for bad bank Greek shipping lender Piraeus Bank has said it is "exploring options" to manage its non-performing loans (NPL) - and has not yet sold its asset recovery unit. It said a process was being carried out in the course of implementing its strategic plan and meeting supervisory commitments. Piraeus Bank cuts bad loans by $6.2bn Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloading $680m portfolio" "In response to q TNG boosts MR cover with US charter deal Croatian owner Tankerska Next Generation (TNG) has cliched more contract cover for its MR fleet. The company said one of its six vessels had secured a six-month charter with an unnamed US client. TNG fixes out MR tanker on term deal TNG CEO Karavanic confirmed in role for another four years There is an option for the charterer to extend this for 12 months. The rate is $17,100 per day. TNG re Heerema Marine launches record-breaking, $1.5bn 'ship of the future' Heerama's Sleipner ready to revolutionise the offshore construction sector. Maersk boss Skou shoots down price war talk as Trump's battle with Beijing dents container shipping demand Soren Skou shot down rumours Maersk Line had started a price war in the container market as the world's largest shipowner warned of escalating trade tensions between the US and China clouding its market outlook. AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Skou was forced to defend the company's performance in a conference call after it reported a weaker than forecast first quarter performance which tipped i MSC boxship found to be listing An investigation has begun in the UK after an MSC boxship was found to be listing in dock in Liverpool. The Swiss shipowner told TradeWinds that the discovery of the problem with the 4,392-teu MSC Matilde (built 1999) was made early on Friday morning. "As a precaution, to ensure the safety of the captain and crew, they were disembarked from the vessel," it added. "There were no reports of injur How to negotiate the IMO 2020 legal minefield Leading shipping lawyers have warned of the potential for thorny legal disputes arising from the new IMO 2020 sulphur fuel rules. Speaking at a seminar in London, Quadrant Chambers barrister Thomas Macey-Dare QC said legal action could arise from arguments over the respective responsibilities of owners and charterers. IMO 2020: The tsunami that's heading your way IMO tightens efficiency rules f MISC profit jumps on higher tanker rates Malaysian tanker and gas carrier owner MISC has benefited from better markets as profit rose in the first quarter. Net earnings were MYR 510.5m ($121.8m) versus MYR 310.6m in the same period of 2018. Revenue grew to MYR 2.28bn against MYR 2.02bn, it said. AET's dual-fuelled aframax bunkers first LNG in Rotterdam LNG carriers produced revenue of MYR 625.4m , up 7%, as the fleet increased in siz Okeanis Eco Tankers moves into profit during first quarter as 2020 vision takes shape Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has moved into profitable territory for the first quarter with the company now taking delivery of its VLCC newbuildings into an improving market. Okeanis sees rising investor interest in tankers as part of energy upswing Alafouzos family backs fresh $15m Okeanis Eco Tankers private placement Okeanis Eco Tankers sets out spot and dividend goals as mark Olympic Subsea fixes six-month deal with Siemens Stig Remoy-led Olympic Subsea has clinched a renewables contract with Siemens Gamesa subsidiary Adwen. The Norwegian owner the 4,900-dwt support ship Olympic Orion (built 2012) has been fixed for six firm months, with further options. The deal starts in the second quarter. Olympic Orion is equipped with a gangway system, a 100-ton crane and accommodation module to perform projects on wind farms Teekay Offshore Partners banks 16 tanker loan Teekay Offshore Partners has wrapped up funding for 16 shuttle tankers. Brookfield moves to take Teekay Offshore private The MLP says the funds come from a $450m revolving credit facility. Teekay Offshore, which does not name the banks on the deal, explains the loan is priced at Libor + 250 basis points and carries an 8.4-year profile. The company has assets of $5.2bn and is owned by Brookfi Greek shipowner Nikolaos Vafias goes on $63m shopping spree Dry cargo veteran invests in capesize bulker and two LPG carriers in a single week Maersk cuts loss as it launches $1.5bn buyback Danish giant AP Moller-Maersk has logged a reduction in its first quarter loss as it cut costs at boxship division Maersk Line. The net deficit to 31 March was $69m, down from $329m in the same period of 2018. Revenue increased by 2.5% to $9.5bn, with the Ocean division putting on 1.7%, terminals and towage 8.8% and logistics and services stable. ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while un Empire Bulkers ruling gives owners upper hand in deck cargo disputes The UK high court has excused a Greek bulker company from liability for damaged deck cargo due to the wording of a bill of lading, in what has been called an important ruling for shipowners. Stephen Hofmeyr QC, sitting as a judge of the Queen's Bench Division, backed Elin Maritime against cargo interests including Globtainer, Algerian Qatari Steel and AIG Europe. Court rules cash buyers can be p Bond trustee forces through sale of Boa OSV duo Norwegian bond trustee Nordic Trustee is forcing through a sale of two Boa SBL seismic survey vessels. It said that it had considered it necessary to use a stock accession option to hand control of the Boa Offshore subsidiary to bondholders to complete the disposal of the 80-loa Boa Galatea (built 2008) and Boa Thalassa (built 2009) to compatriot SeaBird Exploration. SeaBird lines up $22m deal f ITF says Maersk seafarer fell overboard while unlashing Union calls on Transport Canada to stop practice on St Lawrence River after seafarer's death. US-listed shipping stocks see major sell-off Dorian LPG, Seadrill, Scorpio Bulkers and Star Bulk Carriers worst affected as investor flee risky assets. Singapore arrests seven for illegal MGO dealings Police Coast Guard and Maritime and Port Authority in joint operation off Benoi Basin. Petronas completes second breakbulk LNG STS Malaysian oil giant says operation reflects its ability to respond to the changing landscape of LNG delivery.

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MAY 24, 2019
Maersk 'focused on profitability,' not starting price war CEO Skou reports "good progress" on business transformation, but says new tariffs could potentially reduce expected growth in global container volumes by 1%. Maritime History Notes: 150 years of shipboard refrigeration Significant progress with shipboard refrigeration was finally attained in 1878, when the Paraguay arrived at the Port of Le Havre with 5,500 frozen carcasses in good condition. Port of Virginia lays out rail strategy Port authority's long-term goal is to become the East Coast port leader for railed containers to the Midwest. IMF details likely negative effects of U.S.-China tensions The most recent and announced potential future duties will reduce global GDP, the intergovernmental group stated in a report released Thursday. Baltimore welcomes largest containership to call port Lawmakers lauded for supporting ports, maritime industry Yantian Express cargo discharge to take at least 12 days GT USA Wilmington orders 16 terminal tractors MSC Matilde back on even keel in Liverpool GAO: Ex-Im Bank can do more on debt delinquency Commerce Control List contains Wassenaar updates Guilty plea in illegal firearm exports to Ukraine

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MAY 24, 2019
Middle distillate stocks at 10-week high as exports fall: Enterprise Singapore Outflows of gasoil from Singapore over May 16-22 fell 31.44% week on week to 279,481 mt. Singapore thirst for low sulfur fuel oil supports European and US hi-lo "About 10 VLCCs are taken for storing LSFO," a trader based in Singapore said.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam/Zurich

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

TRUCKING

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

Genoa/Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

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

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

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

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.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

JOBS

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

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki/Munich

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

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

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

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Ålesund

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

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

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

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

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