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November 14, 2023

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
  • More Vectrons for Europe's railways
  • Cargo-Partner ready to take off in London
  • A new Dutch link in the cold chain
  • Simon Oberbeck to take the helm
  • OSL augments network in Southern Germany
  • From Dubai via Cyprus into Europe
  • Another trio for Arkas
  • Safari Express Cargo opts for Octogen
  • Heppner Group's happy clients
  • Bolloré Logistics appoints CEO for Middle East
  • Train service to Irkutsk region introduced
  • RBT welcomes Neo Bossa line
  • BRU: more sustainability initiatives
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A Nordic hub for Dachser
  • Bobby Franklin promoted to COO
  • JV founded to deploy FCEV
  • CMA CGM's Q3 earnings dip

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • CMA CGM Q3 profit plunges, and liners paint a grim picture of life in 2024
  • Logistics at CMA CGM - a carrier affair that cheers up M�rsk
  • DP World port operations in Australia recovering after cyber-attack
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo 'losing money' in a high-capacity weak-demand market
  • LX International may be rethinking its bid to take over HMM
  • Box lines announce new efforts to hike rates on India-US trades
  • Unplanned uncoupling: truck safety is of paramount concern
  • Opportunities: A bull touches down in China
  • Row erupts over Australia's plan to create 'strategic' shipping fleet
  • OceanX wrap: Swings
  • 'Choosier' shippers want more visibility as supply chain pain points shift
  • Over 2,500 trucks queueing along Ukraine-Poland border

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Seaspan to upgrade and expand Vancouver Drydock shipyard
    Canada's Seaspan Shipyards is making substantial investments to upgrade and expand its Vancouver Drydock infrastructure to help grow the company's ship repair and maintenance operations. Seaspan received permit approval from the Vancouver
  • Cyberattack hits Washington State Ferries
    Maritime's vulnerability to cyberattacks continues - around the world. Last week, as one of Australia's largest port operators, DP World Australia was forced to shut down operations for three days, Washington State
  • MSC Cruises orders two more World Class cruise ships
    Geneva, Switzerland, based MSC Cruises has confirmed the orders for two new LNG-fueled World Class cruise ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique. With the first ship in the 1,094 feet, 6,762 passenger series,

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Two Modes, Split Roads
    Author of the article: Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group At FreighTech 2023, the annual conference we hold each year to spark innovation and efficiency in the freight industry, I focused my opening remarks on digitalization, specifically on the rate of digitalization among air freight and ocean freight. It is indeed "A Tale of Two Modes," each with its own story, pace, successes, and snags. I
  • ONE organised first interactive loss prevention workshop
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the success of its first interactive loss prevention workshop, held at ONE's headquarters in Singapore on 7 November 2023. The workshop brought together representatives from Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs - NorthStandard Club, UK P&I Club, Steamship Mutual - as well as ONE's insurance provider, TM Claims Service Asia, and broker, Marsh. Additionally, wo
  • Mundra, India's first port to handle over 16 MMT in single month
    Mundra Port, the flagship of APSEZ, established another milestone in October by moving 16.1 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, the highest-ever volume handled by any port in India. Mundra Port is the country's largest port, with 102 MMT of cargo handled year to date (YTD), representing a 9% year-on-year increase. The port crossed 100 MMT in 210 days, breaking the previous record of 231 days se
  • NYK unveils seventh LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier
    Tadotsu Shipyard, a member of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group, delivered the LNG-fuelled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Sweet Pea Leader to NYK on 26 October. NYK ordered the vessel from Nihon Shipyard, and it is the company's eighth LNG-fueled PCTC. NYK will launch a total of 20 additional LNG-fueled PCTCs by 2028 as a bridging solution to achieve net-zero GHG emissions for the NYK Group's oce
  • APM Terminals Callao receives green light to start development works
    The General Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DGAAM) of Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has approved the approach to environmental management at APM Terminals Callao. This means that the global port operator has environmental authorisation to start the third stage of development works at the Multipurpose North Terminal. Works include the construction of a battery of vert
  • PSA Halifax enhances handling capabilities with new mega STS cranes
    PSA Halifax unloaded two brand new mega Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes for its Atlantic Hub terminal on the south end of the Canadian port. These new ultra-large cranes will be added to the five existing super-post-panamax cranes at the terminal, thus allowing PSA Halifax to handle the largest container vessels deployed along the North American East Coast. This new equipment will also play an importa
  • Interview with Mario Cordero, CEO of Port of Long Beach
    Climate change concerns have caused companies all around the world to reassess their shipping strategies. As clients become more interested in sustainable solutions, supply chain companies are adjusting their methods to meet demand. Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, talked to Container News about a collaboration of leading maritime goods movement stakeholders, including the California
  • First direct freight rail connection between Spain and France
    A new direct freight rail service connects the port of Barcelona in Spain with the French cities of Toulouse and Lyon. The container service, created by APM Terminals Railways Spain, Synergy and Naviland Cargo, will provide four weekly connections between the port of Barcelona and these southern French cities four times a week, three to Toulouse and one to Lyon. This latest connection is direct,
  • DP World's Australian terminals restore activities after cyber attack
    DP World's Australian container terminals have resumed operations today (13 November), after their computer systems were hacked over the weekend. The terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth were hacked on 10 November and the restoration took nearly three days. Normal operations resumed at 9 am (local time) today, after systems were successfully tested last night. DP World estimates tha
  • No sign of nearshoring, according to Sea-Intelligence analysis
    Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been considerable focus on the concept of nearshoring, where production is brought closer to the consumers, countervailing the strong trend of production offshoring seen over the previous decades, according to Sea-Intelligence. A side-effect of nearshoring would be a shortening of supply chains as some production will move closer to the end-consumer, but
  • cargo-partner opens new office in UK
    Global transport and logistics provider cargo-partner has launched its fourth office in the United Kingdom, located near London Heathrow Airport. The cargo-partner teams are now located in Manchester, Basildon, Bradford and London, providing full air, sea, and road transport solutions. Following the formation of a joint venture with Aztek International Freight Ltd in 2021, cargo-partner purchased
  • Santos Brasil box terminal selects new operating system
    Tecon Santos, one of South America's largest container terminals, managed by Santos Brasil selected OPUS - TOS (Terminal Operating System) software from CyberLogitec, a South Korean company specializing in technological operational solutions for logistics terminals. The new system, chosen for its simplicity of integration with new technologies, allows the terminal to leverage cutting-edge technol
  • Quebec-based blue economy innovation hub Novarium collaborates with Port of Barcelona
    Novarium, the Quebec-based blue economy innovation hub, announced the creation of a strategic partnership with the Port of Barcelona. This collaboration will give companies funded by Novarium with access to the Port of Barcelona's Blue Sandbox, enhancing the link between Quebec and Barcelona. Furthermore, the partnership has been designed to act as a catalyst for non-dilutive investment funding f
  • Wärtsilä delivers autodocking system to Seaspan
    Wärtsilä ANCS, a subsidiary of Wärtsilä, has offered cutting-edge autonomous SmartDock capabilities to Seaspan, a marine transportation and shipbuilding firm. This delivery represents a key step toward autonomous docking and undocking operations, which will make marine activities safer and more efficient. Wärtsilä ANCS's SmartDock system enables Seaspan to undertake autonomous docking manoeuvres
  • HMM's financial figures sink in 2023
    South Korean ocean carrier HMM reported that its third-quarter revenue decreased by 58% to US$1.6 billion. At the same time, the company's operating profit was US$57 million, with a margin of 3.6% and net profit reached US$72 million with a margin of 4.5%. HMM said it maintains profits in an unfavourable market situation for the cumulative nine-month period. The revenue and operating profit came

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Ørsted exits Norwegian offshore wind partnership with Fred Olsen Seawind and Hafslund
    Denmark's Ørsted has scrapped plans to bid for offshore wind developments in Norway in partnership with Fred Olsen Seawind and Hafslund Eco. "Ørsted have informed us that due to a prioritisation of investments in the portfolio they will withdraw from pursuing participation in offshore wind developments in Norway, and therefore their participation in the partnership ...
  • Octopus makes debut investment in German offshore wind
    Britain's Octopus Energy has made its first investment in Germany's offshore wind sector with a 5% stake in 288 MW Butendiek project in the German North Sea. The 80-turbine offshore wind farm 32 km west of the island of Sylt has been operational since 2015 generating power for 370,000 homes. The deal marks the next ...
  • N-Sea charters in Rederij Groen OSV
    Dutch subsea services specialist N-Sea has struck a deal with fellow shipowner Rederij Groen on a long-term charter for the offshore support vessel 4-Winds. N-Sea will have the vessel under full management and control, strengthening its footprint in the subsea service sector, following the expansion of the offshore oil and gas and offshore wind markets. ...
  • Diamond Offshore wins drillship work off Guinea-Bissau
    Houston-based Diamond Offshore has entered a drilling contract with an undisclosed client for one of its drillships for work offshore Guinea-Bissau. The drillship Ocean BlackRhino was awarded a one-well contract with a minimum duration of 30 days representing $15.4m of additional backlog, excluding mobilization. Work under the new contract is expected to begin in July ...
  • Odfjell strengthening fleet with charter and pool deals for six Japanese newbuilds
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner and operator Odfjell is boosting its fleet through charter and pool agreements for six newbuild vessels. The move will lift the Oslo-listed company's fleet of 25,000 dwt to 40,000 dwt stainless steel ships to 12 when they deliver between 2024 and 2027. The latest series will be built at multiple shipyards ...
  • Capital Product Partners shifts focus to LNG in $3.1bn deal for 11 newbuilds
    Greek owner Capital Product Partners has entered into an umbrella agreement with Capital Maritime and Capital GP for the acquisition of 11 newbuild LNG carriers from the Evangelos Marinakis-led company for a total acquisition price of $3.13bn. The 11 vessels in question are all two-stroke Mega Mark III Flex 174,000 cu m LNG carriers either built ...
  • Avenir LNG CEO steps down
    Peter Mackey will be stepping down as chief executive of small-scale liquified natural gas player Avenir LNG. Mackey was first appointed CEO on an interim basis in November 2020, replacing Milorad Doljanin. He will remain with the company until the end of the first quarter of 2024 to support with the leadership transition. Commenting on ...
  • Petro Services and Ocean Installer team up for TotalEnergies contract off Angola
    Marine construction contractor Ocean Installer has secured work from TotalEnergies and its Block 17 partners on the Pazflor FPSO offshore Angola. As part of the deal, Ocean Installer will as the main subcontractor to West Africa and Middle East-focussed OSV operator Petro Services carry out umbilical recovery and reinstallation scope on the FPSO later this ...
  • Exmar returns to offshore drilling with Vantage stake
    Belgium's Exmar has made its return to the offshore drilling sector with a stake in the Houston-headquartered rig owner and operator Vantage Drilling. The Nicolas Saverys-controlled gas shipowner and infrastructure provider has revealed an 11.5% ownership interest in the OTC-listed business, marking its re-entry into the sector after more than two decades. Established in 2007, ...
  • Fujian Shipping signs for pair of ultramaxes at Nantong Xiangyu
    Fujian Shipping Group has placed an order for two ultramax bulk carriers at compatriot builder at Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. The 64,000 dwt duo is expected to deliver in 2025, according to Clarksons Research. No price has been revealed but brokers are quoting around $33m for similar newbuild tonnage. Xiangyu has been marketing ...
  • 123: Panama queue growing day by day
    There are now a total 123 ships waiting to transit the Panama Canal, considerably higher than the 90-ship average of the past seven years since the waterway was expanded. At its worst moment, back in August of this drought-ridden year, the canal had more than 160 ships waiting to cross. Drought has forced the canal's ...
  • GC Rieber offers to buy remaining stake in GC Rieber Shipping
    Norway's GC Rieber has submitted a bid to buy all the shares it does not already own in its Oslo-listed shipowner and project house, GC Rieber Shipping. The Bergen-based privately owned company that operates within the fields of real estate, shipping and industry is offering NOK8.8 per share, a premium of 79% to the closing ...
  • Eqva sells Havyard Leirvik yard to Turkish shipbuilder
    Norwegian ship technology group Eqva, formerly known as Havyard, has entered into an agreement to divest its Havyard Leirvik yard in Norway. Eqva said that the divestment reaffirms the company's strategic direction to become an industrial investment company. Eqva ASA is selling its shares (100%) in the Havyard Leirvik yard, and its two subsidiaries Havyard ...
  • Winning bolsters newcastlemax arm
    Chinese capesize specialist Winning International Group has another newcastlemax on its books. The Singapore-based bulker giant has reached a deal for an 18-year bulker, added from Lou and George Kollakis's Chartworld Shipping. The 206,000 dwt, Namura-built has now been renamed Sunny Mamou and will join Winning's armada hauling bauxite from West Africa to China. No ...
  • Siemens Gamesa nixes plans for US offshore wind turbine blade factory
    Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa has cancelled its plans for an offshore wind turbine blade factory in the US. Siemens Gamesa did not provide many details regarding the cancellation and claimed that it had called off the construction of the factory due to its inability to meet development milestones. The proposed $200 million factory was ...
  • DP World resumes operations in Australia following crippling cyber attack
    DP World resumed operations across Australia on Monday, having halted work for three days following a high-profile cyber attack. DP World cut its systems from the internet when the attack was detected Friday, preventing trucks from unloading or picking up cargo at ports in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle. "DP World Australia is pleased to ...
  • Shipmanagement company launched in Dubai focusing on methanol-powered vessels
    A shipmanagement venture has been created to focus on methanol-powered ships. Dockendale Ship Management has teamed with methanol marine specialist Green Marine to form the new Dubai company. Dockendale Green Marine Ship Management will be headed by Vikrant Gusain, who joined Dockendale in April this year after many years with Fleet Management and Univan Ship ...
  • Euronav and Ocean Yield agree sustainability-linked sale and leaseback on two suezmaxes
    Norwegian sale and leaseback player Ocean Yield has picked up a pair of modern suezmax tankers from Belgium's Euronav. The KKR-controlled owner is buying the 2022 Daehan Shipbuilding-built 157,310 dwt and , which will, after delivery in the fourth quarter, be chartered back to Euronav for 14 years. The deal will add about $250m to ...
  • The insidious food mile
    Andrew Craig-Bennett hits out at foodstuffs moving by plane. Long ago, in an expensive hotel, I saw a menu that offered air flown beef. I did wonder how anything might fly, if not by air, on this planet anyway, but it was a menu, and the more expensive the restaurant, the sillier the menu, as ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • US Treasury said to target 30 shipmanagers over suspected G7 oil cap price breaches
    If reports are verified this represents the first significant intervention in Russian trades since sanctions were introduced 11 months ago
  • Türkiye shipmanager Unic takes on nine Gatik tankers shipping Russian oil
    Unic Tanker Ship Management is the only company that has taken over management of Gatik ships that can be verified...
  • Capital Product Partners agrees to acquire 11 Marinakis-owned LNG carriers for $3.1bn
    Public company will also have first refusal on Greek shipowner's recently ordered very large ammonia carriers and liquid CO2 carriers
  • The week in newbuildings: China Merchants confirms $508m contracts for PCTCs and dry cargo carriers
    CMES has exercised options for four pure car and truck carriers and has signed new orders for two kamsarmax bulkers...
  • Ports and customs seek to build trust
    Port operators and customs organisations have competing interests in trade flows. Digitalising their processes will help facilitate cargo movement while...
  • The week in charts: Civilian vessel struck in Ukraine | Tanker asset values head upwards | Iran's oil exports remain elevated
    Average sailing distance per teu shows no pronounced downward trend, Torm boosts fleet with secondhand ships, and scrubber spreads widened...
  • More biofuels and e-fuels for cars and trucks would mean less for ships, T&E argues
    Uptake of synthetic fuels in road transport would not benefit shipping, contrary to what e-fuel industry groups suggest, T&E said...
  • MSC continues disposal of ageing boxships with sale of 36-year-old vessel to Indian recyclers
    The 1987-built MSC Chiara has been sold for Hong Kong Convention recycling in India. Recycling sales in the past week...
  • Why P&I clubs are giving away tens of millions of dollars
    As Mary Poppins could have told you, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
  • IG chief cites growing geopolitical risks as top concern
    Shaw believes verifying authenticity of price cap attestation for Russian cargo should not be the task of clubs, despite IG-insured...
  • Daily Briefing
    Industry falling short in addressing seafarer shortfall | CMA CGM hunkers down as market deteriorates | Los Angeles seeks to...
  • DP World Australia restores operations after cyber attack suspends services
    Port operator expects to transport around 5,000 containers from terminals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Fremantle, after a cybersecurity breach...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • J. B. Hunt shakes up Mexico-US intermodal market with Ferromex deal
    The largest US domestic intermodal provider will no longer partner with CPKC on cross-border loads destined for the Midwest and West Coast, in the latest shifting of alliances on new services between Mexico and the US.
  • Integrate an ESP8266 with a Web Database
    The Kintone Developer Program provides tutorials for integrating ESP8266 with Kintone's web database.
  • Forward Air formally moves to terminate Omni Logistics merger
    The expedited less-than-truckload provider has asked a Delaware court to let it kill the controversial deal that has caused its share price to plummet and raised the ire of activist investors.
  • Taiwan's major container lines see nine-month profits plunge amid market downturn
    Yang Ming said the imbalance between vessel supply and cargo demand, high inflation and geopolitical risks will be among the factors pressuring the ocean market into 2024.
  • Seaboard Marine includes Wilmington in new Central America service
    The direct service that kicks off at the end of the month will add further options to transport apparel, textiles, poultry, pork and agricultural products between Central America and the US East Coast.
  • Cargo operations partially resume after cyberattack hits DP World Australia
    The incident comes as dockworkers announced a further series of strikes this week at DP World's four Australian terminals in an ongoing row over new rostering arrangements.
  • India's Adani secures big US investment for Colombo container terminal project
    The move holds considerable significance as it comes amid accelerated efforts by India and the US to boost bilateral ties at multiple levels.
  • Deteriorating ocean market hits CMA CGM's third-quarter earnings
    The carrier remains profitable, but rate levels maintained their downward trend as the global economic slowdown continued to weigh on the container shipping industry.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • 'Shot across the bow' as US fires off letters to tanker players over Russia price cap
    Some 30 companies have been sent letters from Ofac over Western sanctions
  • MSC Cruises strikes on options, ordering LNG-fuelled duo in France
    Cruise giant's orderbook at Chantiers reaches four vessels as option added for fifth ship
  • 'Long only' US investor shows VLCC ace DHT Holdings the meaning of Fidelity
    After more than three years of faith, Boston fund has upped its bet again
  • Too much or too little? US rules ignite spat over the reporting of 'harassment' at sea
    American Waterways Operators want the obligation to report harassment removed, while seafarers' lawyers call for strengthening the law
  • Stefanou brothers continue bulker push with fresh buying burst
    Greek owners' outfits Bright Navigation and Sea Gate Navigation expand rapidly with secondhand acquisitions
  • Avenir LNG loses CEO Peter Mackey as search starts for replacement
    Commercial director to work with board to ensure 'smooth running of company'
  • 'Leadership must evolve,' says Hill Dickinson's Peter Jackson of his departure
    Law firm's CEO explains why it made sense to announce succession plan now
  • Odfjell adds six newbuild chemical tankers in Japanese pool and charter deals
    Norwegian owner expands fleet again with stainless steel ships being built in Japan
  • Brazil well placed to tap into long-haul oil trade to China
    Financial and geopolitical ties between the two countries could help drive up rates for VLCCs in 2024, says Danish Ship Finance
  • Capital Product Partners buys 11 Marinakis LNG carriers for $3.1bn in pure-play gas move
    US-listed Capital Product Partners plans to divest from boxships and rebrand itself as Capital New Energy Carriers
  • Turkish shipbuilder snaps up Norway's Havyard Leirvik shipyard
    Owner of the shipbuilder wants to focus on being an industrial investment company
  • Product and chemical tanker owners avoid 'falling dominoes' in equity markets, Clarksons says
    Acquisitions and improving earnings ahead of winter are bucking the trend of investor caution
  • Shipping seers needed: Clarksons launches annual rate forecasting competition
    UK shipbroker asking industry players to predict next November's ClarkSea Index level
  • Stakes in Greek shipping lenders up for grabs as bailout fund cashes out
    Major stakes in two Greek banks with a combined shipping portfolio of more than $6bn are changing hands
  • Green Marine and Dockendale form world's first dedicated methanol ship management company
    Partnerships being established to handle fleet of new eco vessels
  • VLCC rally from US Gulf expected despite election uncertainty
    Dozens of the largest crude carriers are ballasting to the US to tap into promising rates
  • Ocean Yield adds $250m to profit backlog in Euronav suezmax lease deal
    KKR-backed sale-and-leaseback company buys 2022-built duo with charters back to Belgian operator
  • Rieber family launches offer to take full control of listed GC Rieber Shipping
    Norwegian owners have reached more than 90% ownership with recent share acquisitions
  • Exmar returns to drilling after two decades and boosts dividend
    Purchase of a stake in US-listed Vantage Drilling marks Exmar's re-entry into the business after more than 20 years
  • Greece's Arcadia Shipmanagement emerges behind tanker order at Hyundai shipyard
    The deal is the outfit's first new vessel contract in eight years
  • Tanker owners gather to celebrate ex-Braemar man John Lorkin's 50 years as a shipbroker
    The veteran has retired as head of specialist tankers
  • HD Hyundai's Kisun Chung moves into position as vice chairman
    Reshuffle at world's largest shipbuilder brings promotion for chaebol founder's grandson
  • Erik Thun tanker out of action after funnel fire in Kiel Canal
    Repairs to product carrier expected to take two weeks
  • Huge increase in planned carbon capture projects as shipping rushes to respond to potential demand
  • Policy shifts see increase in CCS and CO2 shipping
    The veteran has retired as head of specialist tankers
  • Genco Shipping may be parting with three smallest capesize bulkers in fleet revamp
    Quartet of supramaxes could also be on the block as owner girds for Europe's ETS
  • Angeliki Frangou warns of dark clouds amid 'dangerous times' for shipping
    Navios Partners CEO gets candid with TradeWinds, offering cautionary note on shipping's future amid macroeconomic risks
  • HD Hyundai's Chung Ki-sun moves into position as vice chairman
    Reshuffle at world's largest shipbuilder brings promotion for chaebol founder's grandson
  • DP World Australia target of 'significant' cyber attack
    Reports say about 30,000 containers are stuck from moving in and out of the DP World terminals

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
  • Greek owner to sell all container ships, spend $3B on LNG tankers
    A fleet of container vessels is up for sale as a company backed by Greece's Evangelos Marinakis switches its bets to LNG shipping.
  • CMA CGM investing in US infrastructure to control its destiny
    CMA CGM, like many other carriers, is reporting serious revenue loss. The North America president and CEO goes into detail with American Shipper and explains why the company is investing in more physical infrastructure.
  • Cargojet founder Virmani passes torch to co-CEOs
    Freighter airline Cargojet announced that founder and CEO Ajay Virmani is leaving that role to be executive chairman, with two top lieutenants stepping in as co-CEOs.

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In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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