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February 18, 2021

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Hapag-Lloyd expects very strong earnings growth in first quarter of 2021 IMO designates 2021 as year of action for seafarers Maersk to operate world's first carbon neutral liner vessel by 2023 Import of palm oil up Introduction of online e-Certificate Management System for Imports Dighi Port becomes 12th port to join APSEZ's string of economic gateways across the Indian coast India seeking govt-to-govt agreement on terminal presence at Colombo Port Construction of DFCs being continuously monitored; capex utilisation up First container train flagged off from Jodhpur (ICD Basni) to APM Terminals Pipavav Logistics constraints seen impacting sugar exports Comprehensive economic cooperation & partnership agreement between India & Mauritius approved Fifteen states complete ease of doing business reforms India, UK agree to deepen cooperation through Enhanced Trade Partnership Guidelines on e-commerce for exporters on the anvil MSC salutes Anastasia seafarers on safe return to India

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Extending Egypt's intermodal corridor MAJ warns of a seafarers' exodus Ryder on the run Italy's minister for infrastructure and transport Operate more trains with a mouse click A coalition for ten LNG vessels Air Austral's third cargo-only flight in February New managing director and chairman Sustainable steel distribution Volumes to persist, says NRF ASL converts option Endless summer? Wallenius SOL calling Lübeck Special hazmat load securely delivered Stihl fully automated in Italy Jolie Cosman joins Deugro USA "Curiosity of the Day" Counterfeiters strike wrong note

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Forwarders to negotiate rates with airlines in Unicef vaccine programme ECU suffering customer dissatisfaction as confusion reigns over cyber attack Maersk to launch the world's first carbon-neutral box ship by 2023 Danaos profits and recharters on the up as liner 'purple patch' continues When the chips are down, logistics players must find new strategies Brexit? No problem on our side, says Port of Calais Boulogne chairman Distinguishing rice from wrong: lessons from a Hamburg cocaine bust Supply chain radar: XPO Logistics break-up charm offensive under way Against the odds: Chained to the wheel Snapshot: Port volumes as muddy as hell

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Oaktree takes a stake in Rand Logistics Private equity firm American Industrial Partners (AIP) has agreed to sell what it calls "a significant minority stake" in Great Lakes operator Rand Logistics to funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management's Transportation VIDEO: Car carrier giant plans to build wind-powered PCTC Oslo-headquartered Wallenius Wilhelmsen is planning to build the world's first full-size wind-powered pure car and truck carrier. To be called Orcelle Wind, the 220 meters x 40 meters ship will have the David S. Jansen joins Blank Rome Government Relations Blank Rome Government Relations LLC reports that David S. Jansen has joined the firm as a senior advisor in its Washington, D.C., office. Jansen most recently served as the Democratic staff director Silicon Valley AI developer takes ship performance solutions "out of stealth mode" Japan's K-Line is to fit 300 ships with an AI (artificial intelligence) based performance analysis solution developed by Palo Alto, Calif., based Bearing Inc., a company backed by AI pioneer Andrew Ng's TTB: Big River Coalition's Sean Duffy to speak on Mississippi River channel deepening At this year's free virtual presentation of Marine Log's TTB -Tugs, Towboats & Barges conference, being held March 23 and 24, Sean Duffy, senior executive director of the Big River Coalition, will Empire Wind awards FEED contract for wind turbine foundations In another sign that U.S. offshore wind development is moving right along, Empire Offshore Wind LLC has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract that will see Oslo-headquartered Aker Solutions study Great Lakes Dredge reports an "exceptional" year, despite pandemic The largest provider of dredging services in the U.S., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Nasdaq: GLDD) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. "Great Lakes Maersk plans to operate carbon-neutral liner vessel by 2023 A.P. Moller - Maersk today announced that it will launch of the world's first carbon-neutral liner vessel in 2023 - seven years ahead of its initial 2030-ambition. All future Maersk owned newbuildings

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Halt in force on US Gulf LNG exports Moves by LNG producers to cut back gas consumption will lead to reduction in exports from the US, hitting shipping... FSL Trust lines up product tanker sales "Earnings prospects for LR2 product tankers in the short-term have fundamentally weakened due to the adverse impact of the coronavirus... Port of Los Angeles diverts ocean carriers to reduce cargo backlog The decision to divert ships from America's premier port comes as the Federal Maritime Commission steps up its enquiry into... Port of New York-New Jersey sees record throughput in 2020 PNYNJ recovered from the first-half losses to end 2020 with a new container record of 7.6m teu, a 1.5% rise... Vietnam shipowners linked to sanctioned oil trades Vessel-tracking data shows the vessels frequently spoof location and switch off Automatic Identification System to obfuscate the origin and destination... Another Maersk boxship loses containers in north Pacific storm Extreme weather in the north Pacific has led to a number of incidents of containers lost overboard. Latest event is... Golden Ocean launches private placement as it buys 18 bulkers from affiliate The purchase has been made at the low point in the cycle with "attractive financing" attached, Golden Ocean said. It... Wallenius Wilhelmsen plans wind-powered ro-ro Wallenius Wilhelmsen has unveiled a concept for the world's first wind-powered pure car and truck carrier, saying its design could... Clubs go easy on worst-hit shipping sectors in tough renewal round 'It's all well and good saying, we need 5%, but what are people paying to start with? Five per cent... TECO 2030 plots mega-hydrogen factory in Norway The Norwegian company wants to build a 1.2 gigawatt hydrogen fuel cell factory to service ships and heavy duty installations... Retail investors buy into shipping Share prices have risen an average of 34% across the shipping portfolio since the start of the year, according to... DNV GL shines light on the 'dark side' of innovation Decarbonisation is creating a safety gap, which, if left unmanaged, could delay industry progress, says DNV GL's head of maritime... InceMaritime adds tech to legal and consultancy expertise US-based Mission Secure has linked up with InceMaritime to provide cyber threat hunting and incident response to Ince's clients. This... Weekly Briefing: Tankers endure negative earnings \| Box success uneven \| Dry attracts investor attention This week: Before anyone gets too excited about oil price and talk of a super-cycle everyone would do well to... Firefighting standards are not fit for the age of ultra-large containerships Fires on containerships can be dangerous and devastating. But even on the biggest boxships, crew are only required to have... Daily Briefing Free to read: P&I clubs 'getting big rate rises' as renewal deadline looms \| Does shipping need its own ammonia rules... Kim Heng makes inroads with Taiwan offshore wind JV Offshore wind projects are yielding better margins than those in the oil and gas sector, says Kim Heng executive chairman Dry bulk tonne-mile demand falls as Argentine grains miss the boat Pacific demand for Argentine wheat has dropped as Asian grain buyers shift to abundant Australian produce. In the first two... Maersk to launch first carbon-neutral ship within two years Maersk plans to have a methanol-fuelled ship in its fleet by 2023. All newbuildings following that will have the ability... Hutchison looks to expand Oman container terminal The study will start this year and will assess the social, environmental, logistical, in-country value and economic impacts of any...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Winter storms deal another blow to US supply chains Container lines ordered to explain detention, demurrage assessment Wallenius Wilhelmsen designing wind-propelled ro-ro ship Trade financing startup nabs $7.8 million in funding Some shippers gaining competitive edge via higher industry rates New visibility entrant Vizion API gets seed funding Maersk to deploy first zero-carbon container ship by 2023

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Costa Cruises pushes fleet suspension to late March The Italian Carnival brand expects to sail two more ships in May IMO, WISTA International launch survey for women in shipping The two intend to repeat the survey every three years amid greater efforts to diversify shipping Flex LNG opts for spot exposure but will shift to term when 'time is right' A steam and diesel-electric ships are struggling to compete as tougher emissions regulations kick in, says owner Golden Ocean to spend $752m on bulkers from John Fredriksen's private arm Acquisition would brings the New York-listed owner's fleet count to 96 ships Billion-dollar shipping week for dry freight derivatives, says FIS New record in trading volumes smashes the record set in 2008, during the last shipping cycle boom SFL nets $17.5m from sale of stake in ultra-large boxships Losses confirmed on drill rigs as company shifts focus to assets with low carbon footprint Seanergy prices $75m offer with eye focused on more capesizes The New York-listed owner just expanded its pureplay fleet to 12 capesizes Cleaves sees early signs of 'massive capital injection' for tanker owners Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl upgrades sector early after spotting potential influx of investor cash War chest: Ocean Yield has 'a few hundred million dollars' to spend on new ships Norwegian owner is on the acquisition trail after offloading a series of leased vessels Flag-state system needs to be radically reformed and be put at top of ESG agenda When flag states sell their national sovereignty to abusive shipowners, shipping and ship finance need to stop rationalising the practice and take action Feasting on turnovers? US-listed dry bulk owners are adjusting to a new diet Rising share prices are one thing, but there are other measures of investor interest and bulker owners are finally seeing them Wallenius Wilhelmsen plots wind-powered PCTC by 2025 Race to cut emissions leads to Oslo-listed shipowner's second design for a cargo sail-ship Crew leaves grounded tanker in UAE after four-year shift Seafarers swim to shore after lengthy ordeal but agree to stay to help with vessel sale Capesize spot rates jump sharply thanks to futures market and firmer fixtures Baltic Exchange's capesize time-charter average rate was up by almost 30% on Wednesday Elbdeich acquires LNG-fuelled feeder boxship as fleet expansion continues German owner to investigate potential of gas as a fuel on other vessels in its fleet Zodiac Maritime linked to move to bring DSME order haul to 10 boxships Eyal Ofer-led owner is said to have exercised options on neo-panamax quartet Tanker owners 'face the music' as scrubber-fitted eco VLCCs fetch low period rates Period market remains active despite weak charter rates for young VLCCs amid bearish market outlook Banks extricate themselves from Empire suezmax quartet Greek owners Moundreas and Molaris seen to benefit from creditor-driven deal Zodiac Maritime boosts DSME boxship order haul to 10 newbuildings Eyal Ofer-led owner confirms quartet of optional berths Hapag-Lloyd profits to soar but it tones down expectations for 2021 Earnings off to a flying start but market expected to 'normalise', says CEO Union urges owners to follow MSC's crew change action in China ITF says it is time for owners to pay the cost of getting stranded crew home from trade blockade GNMTC extends push into modern tankers with aframax buy from FSL Libyan state company picks up high-spec tonnage from First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) Flex LNG sees more demand for US LNG in 2021 Harald Gurvin signs off as chief financial officer after more than 15 years with Fredriksen Group Arbitration retains momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus Bimco helping bulkers shift to slower 'just in time' business model Organisation's Grant Hunter explains the importance of new clause aimed at avoiding wasteful waiting time in ports CMA CGM's new air division takes off as strategic shift continues Liner company acquires four freighter aircraft to complement its shipping business ArcelorMittal confirms bulker involved in Gibraltar spill The ship ceased bunkering operations immediately after the spill, mining giant says Lemos Group's new bulker agent makes debut capesize purchase Led by former Oldendorff managers, Valhal Shipping hits its stride as Enesel's exclusive agent for dry bulk shipping Top shipbrokers set up carbon trading desks in the hunt for new business BRS, Clarksons and Affinity are among the first maritime brokerages to enter the environmental trading market Beginner's guide for shipping firms in carbon offset market New entrants urged to be cautious as not all offset projects are cut from the same cloth Early adopter: Maersk to run first carbon-neutral ship by 2023 in methanol plan Danish containership giant moves decarbonisation target forward by seven years Sovcomflot video captures February first Northern Sea Route voyage for LNG carrier Drone footage shows ice-breaker working with vessel in first February crossing of Northern Sea Route Cooking and heating demand for LPG swells the coffers of Epic Gas during pandemic Small LPG carrier specialist remains optimistic for 2021 as residential LPG demand remains high Prem Watsa targets VLCC sector through $82m Seven Islands IPO Canadian billionaire's Indian tanker company also wants to buy an MR with cash from Mumbai listing Hydroussa Navigation snaps up kamsarmax as prices move higher Deal marks the firs sale for the Greek company in seven years Evalend Shipping scores rare Tier II bulker newbuildings Greek shipowner books kamsarmaxes to be built to IMO's older NOx standards Trafigura tries out cheaper Schuldschein market for $134m loan Trader and shipowner seals first move into German alternative bond market as it diversifies finance base Safety can't be sacrificed as we sail into increasingly complex waters New fuels and greater digitalisation promise huge rewards, but what of the potential dangers? Arbitration keeps up momentum in Singapore as Asian push pays dividends Arbitration volumes climbed slightly as new management began regional outreach and met the challenges of the coronavirus BW Offshore invests $72m in offshore wind firm Ideol ahead of Oslo listing Singapore floater specialist says experience in offshore markets 'highly complementary' to offshore wind sector Myanmar's fledgling tanker market holds its breath over threat of more US sanctions Any further action by Biden administration may make cargo moves more complicated, say traders

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Another Maersk ship sailing for LA loses containers Six cases of at-sea container losses have been reported in less than three months. Patience tested: 62 ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay "If we do nothing, we will still have vessels at anchor come midsummer," says Port of LA Executive Director Gene Seroka. Chinese factories won't build enough containers to save US shippers Cargo shippers hamstrung by the global container shortage should not expect a box building spree in China to come to their rescue. Amazon, FedEx air partner ASL orders 737-800 converted freighters You've probably flown in a Boeing 737-800, a next-generation variant of this popular 737, but when they are put to pasture they become valuable assets... US exposes North Korea blockchain plot to evade ship sanctions The U.S. has indicted a computer hacker working for Pyongyang to help North Korea evade U.S. maritime sanctions. Viewpoint: Bruises for Alaska cruises The United States and Canada should do more talking and less unilateral banning and canceling.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
REFINERY NEWS ROUNDUP: More refineries in Europe to produce cleaner fuels Essar Oil UK and Austria's OMV have recently announced new projects, which will be focused on producing cleaner fuels. Gibraltar bunker delays after oil spill, bad weather: sources A combination of bad weather and an oil spill hampered supply operations around the port of Gibraltar in recent days but bunkering has continued throughout though with some delays, sources have said. US Gulf Coast bunker market waits out winter storm US Gulf Coast retail bunker prices edged slightly higher Feb. 17, as suppliers in the region deal with harsh winter weather. Fuel price rises could result in wider bunker sector quality issues: KPI OceanConnect Marine fuel quality issues could begin to surface again this year as the price of fuel and blending components begins to rise again, marine fuel supplier KPI OceanConnect warned in a 2021 sector outlook published this week, Piraeus continues bunker operations despite snow: sources Bunker operations at the Greek port of Piraeus were not impacted despite cold weather conditions, market sources said Feb. 17. Calumet Specialty announces Great Falls, Montana, renewable diesel project Calumet Specialty Products has plans to produce renewable diesel by reconfiguring a hydrocracker at its 37,000 b/d Great Falls, Montana, refinery, the company said in a statement. OIL FUTURES: Complex settles higher on crude output, refinery losses Oil futures continued to rise Feb. 17 as continued frigid weather and power outages took a toll on crude production and refinery operations, mostly in Texas. Maersk plans to operate first carbon-neutral container ship by 2023 AP Moller-Maersk, owner of the largest shipping company in the world, is aiming to operate the world's first carbon-neutral vessel by 2023, seven years ahead of schedule, it said Feb. 17. Singapore March ex-wharf marine fuel term settles higher on supply tightness "Most buyers will secure March term after the [Lunar New Year] holiday," a trader said. FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil products stocks drop to 2021 low as fuel oil exports set record high Total inventory was 20.854 million barrels on Feb. 15, down 1.6% from a week earlier and the lowest since Nov. 30. Singapore HSFO quality and testing procedures Platts welcomes feedback on the above issues, including testing methods, and quality specifications. India's maiden carbon-neutral crude purchase opens door for more "The purchase of the first carbon-neutral crude by Reliance signals their intentions clearly," Malhotra said. HONG KONG DATA: 2020 fuel oil imports drop 11% on year to 38 mil barrels Demand has yet to recover fully, even though the container market is strong, sources said.

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PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

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