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Exim India web site
MAY 13, 2025
  • "Kerry Indev Logistics" rebranded as "K-Indev Logistics"
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  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (9 May 2025)
  • 'I have learned that success lies in uniting people under a shared purpose'
  • Y/Y capacity reduction 4%-5% on TP in April/May
  • BPCL Liquid Cargo Terminal LB-01 & LB-02 to be shut from May 27 to 31 for strengthening works
  • Container ships returning to the Red Sea seen flooding the market with capacity and collapsing freight rates: Analysis
  • Paradip Port Authority advisory on berthing at Berth No. 03
  • Maharashtra Maritime Board on monsoon foul season
  • Vizag Multipurpose Terminal joins hands with Hindalco to build India's first fully-automated, sustainable Alumina Handling Terminal at Visakhapatnam Port
  • India's first hydrogen-powered mining truck commences operations
  • Report on priority trucking corridors for zero-emission launched
  • DP World opens multi-user, bonded, purpose-built warehouse in Singapore
  • AD Ports Group begins 2025 on a strong note
  • PSA BDP strengthens its foothold in Mexico with key acquisition
  • US-China trade thaw presents both challenges and opportunities for India: FIEO President
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  • DG Shipping elevates security to Level 2 at ports
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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 13, 2025
  • Patrick Bourreau joins Modalis as strategy director
  • Holle moves back into politics
  • Stable performance, green focus
  • Ceva launches Mumbai office
  • IRU, ETF demand clarity
  • New belly capacity for Australian exports
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Turvo names Deshpande SVP of product strategy
  • Biofuel transport across the Baltic
  • DSV launches Chicago-Shanghai airfreight charter
  • Call for electrification targets
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The Loadstar web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Ecommerce likely the front-runner in resurge of transpacific trade after deal
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  • Container trade economics - what to look for now
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 19 | Airfreight nosedive and blank sailings
  • Investors beware: 'Outsize returns' not available in T&L
  • Trade deal sees UK vehicle and US beef exports the main beneficiaries
  • OceanX: M�rsk rally overshadows post-US-China trade deal news
  • Perishables shippers want more reliability on South American trades
  • 'Labour arbitrage' says union, but Trump mulls new US flag of convenience
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Marine Log web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Podcast: Green technology and sustainable vessel designs
    In this episode of Marine Log's Listen Up! Podcast, sponsored by Chevron, we dive into the redefining role of green technology in the maritime industry. With us today is Will Ayers, Elliott
  • USCG streamlines reflagging ships to the American Registry
    The Coast Guard says that it has streamlined the process for reflagging foreign ships to be certificated under the American Registry, without compromising safety. In doing so, the USCG has consolidated the
  • Copán, Crowley's second Avance class ship, enters service
    Copán, the second vessel in Crowley's series of four Avance Class LNG-fueled containerships on charter from Eastern Pacific Shipping, has followed its sister vessel, Quetzal, into service and begun its inaugural commercial

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Container News web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Red Sea Reset: Is the Suez Canal Ready for a True Comeback?
    As the smoke begins to clear over the troubled waters of the Red Sea, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is navigating a delicate balance between reassurance and reinvention. With the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Yemen's Houthi rebels easing immediate security threats, a new question emerges across global shipping circles: Is the Suez Canal genuinely ready for a large-scal
  • Container shipping holds its breath amid US-China tariff ceasefire
    The United States and China entered a 90-day ceasefire , suspending key tariff measures and laying the groundwork for renewed economic dialogue. Since the inception of the US-China trade war, the container shipping industry has borne the brunt of uncertainty
  • Pilbara Ports announces new Ship WiFi Support Program
    Pilbara Ports has launched a new initiative to enhance seafarer welfare by improving onboard WiFi connectivity in the Port of Port Hedland. The Pilbara Ports Ship WiFi Support Program will replace individual SIM card recharges with free ship-wide internet access and data top-ups to participating vessels upon each return to the Port of Port Hedland. The new initiative transitions away from individ
  • Cavotec inks US$9 million shore power order with major ocean carrier
    Swiss engineering group Cavotec has signed an order valued at €8.1 million (US$9 million) with a global container shipping company to deliver complete shore power systems for newly built container vessels. The order includes cable management reels and weatherproof enclosures, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. Cavotec's systems will provide cable management solutions,
  • Transshipment Power Play: Singapore, Colombo and Salalah compete amid global trade shifts
    As geopolitical tides reshape global shipping routes, three key transshipment ports-Singapore, Colombo, and Salalah-are vying for supremacy in the restructured container logistics ecosystem. The ongoing US-China tariff war, compounded by Red Sea security disruptions, has prompted rerouting and realignment of maritime flows. This article examines which port is best positioned to leverage these cha
  • Shipping Stocks Weekly: Latest Market Moves
    Shipping Stocks Weekly provides a timely overview of how major container shipping companies are performing in the equity markets. The container shipping industry continues to navigate a complex mix of macroeconomic and geopolitical forces. While global trade has shown signs of resilience, challenges such as Red Sea tensions , persistent supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures on oper
  • Wärtsilä launches commercial carbon capture system for maritime sector
    Wärtsilä has officially launched its innovative carbon capture solution (CCS) for commercial use across the global maritime industry, marking a significant advancement in the sector's decarbonisation efforts. According to in-house testing, the Wärtsilä CCS can reduce CO2 emissions from vessels by up to 70%, offering shipowners a practical solution to comply with increasingly strict environmental
  • CMA CGM applies North America - West Africa surcharges
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced new Emergency Operational Recovery (EOR) surcharges on shipments from North America to ports in West Africa. Starting 7 May, a surcharge of US$150 per container will apply to cargo originating from Canada, while a US$100 per container fee will be imposed on CMA CGM's shipments from the United States to West Africa. If you liked this post, please conside
  • Feeder ships outpace larger vessels in investment returns
    Consultancy Arthur D. Little said that feeder vessels are now generating a better return than large container ships. The return on investment (ROI) of the feeder sector is 17-23%, compared with 7-12% for boxships of up to 24,000 TEUs
  • JAFZA turns 40 with record-breaking trade volumes
    Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has marked its 40th anniversary with record-breaking trade volumes of US$190 billion over the last 12 months, translating to a 15% year-on-year increase and its highest ever contribution to Dubai's economy. The milestone underscores the enduring strength of Jafza's model - a purpose-built ecosystem integrating a major port, world-class logistics infrastructure and busi
  • U.S. and China slash tariffs in major trade breakthrough
    The United States and China have agreed to suspend the majority of tariffs on each other's goods, signaling a significant easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies in the world. As part of the new trade deal, "reciprocal" tariffs will be reduced from 125% to 10%. However, the U.S. will maintain its 20% tariffs on Chinese imports related to fentanyl, keeping the overall tariff lev
  • Chabahar Comeback: India and Iran reinforce maritime axis amid Red Sea instability
    In a bid to sidestep the stormy tides of maritime insecurity and geopolitical friction, India and Iran are doubling down on their collaboration over Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
  • CMA CGM increases Far East rates
    Effective from 1 June, CMA CGM will implement increased Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from North Europe and Mediterranean to Far East. The French carrier will apply the following rates from all North European base ports to all Far East base ports for all dry cargo: Quantum in USD per 20' Quantum in USD per 40' From North Europe to Far East 600 1,040 Additionally, CMA CGM will introduce the follow

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Splash web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • JR Shipping poised for dry bulk return with newbuild brace
    Dutch owner JR Shipping has set out to return to the shortsea dry cargo sector with two diesel-electric newbuilds to be built at Chowgule Shipbuilding in India. The Harlingen-based group will be adding 8,500 dwt ships with delivery scheduled for the end of June 2027 and the end of February 2028. The newbuildings are part ...
  • Esvagt and KMC Line firm up Korean offshore wind venture
    Danish offshore wind vessel operator Esvagt has officially formed a joint venture with South Korean shipping company KMC Line. The jv named KESTO will target the growing South Korean offshore wind market, where current plans include as much as 18.3 GW offshore wind to be established by 2030. The two companies said the new business ...
  • Olympic scores long-term CSOV contract with Aker BP
    Norway's Olympic has secured a five-year firm contract with Aker BP for the construction service operation vessel (CSOV) Olympic Notos. The deal with options for another five years will see the 2024 Ulstein-built unit serve as a dedicated walk-to-work vessel at the unmanned production platform Munin in the Yggdrasil area from the fourth quarter of ...
  • US and China agree to slash tariffs
    In a significant curtailment of the trade war between the world's two largest economies, the United States and China have agreed to considerably slash tariffs for the next 90 days. As part of the deal reached in Geneva over the weekend, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries would lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115%, ...
  • How tariffs have already reshaped minor bulk trade flows
    Tariffs, increasing stem sizes and changing trade patterns formed much of the debate at the Minor Bulks session at this year's packed Geneva Dry summit. Wlillem Vermaat, shipping director at Heidelberg Materials Trading, the second largest cement producer globally, noted that commodity trade flows tend to adjust to market changes. For example, US cement imports ...
  • COSCO books newcastlemax newbuilds
    COSCO Shipping Bulk is swelling its orderbook with a pair of newcastlemax bulk carrier newbuilds at a domestic yard. Brokers tell Splash that the dry bulk arm of the Chinese behemoth COSCO Shipping has booked 209,800 dwt units at leading newcastlemax builder CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. No price has been divulged for the duo slated ...
  • Nordic American Tankers sells elderly suezmax
    Nordic American Tankers has revealed a new sale of one of its oldest vessels as fleet renewal at the suezmax specialist rolls on. The New York-listed company is offloading the 2004-built, 150,000 dwt Nordic Casor and should cash in about $22.5m after buying the vessel for a reported $29.7m in 2016. Earlier this year, the ...
  • Danaos swells position in Star Bulk
    Greek owner Danaos has increased its holding in compatriot dry bulk giant Star Bulk Carriers. A recent filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that the John Coustas-led boxship tonnage provider and capesize bulker player had picked up around 2.03m shares in the Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk. The move takes Danaos' holding to ...
  • Jump in VLCC sales
    A surge in VLCC sales over the past two weeks highlights the resilience of asset prices in the large crude carrier market. The most recent transaction features Bahri, Saudi Arabia's state-owned shipping line, offloading its second 17-year-old VLCC in months. Sales registers indicate that the Hyundai Samho-built Layla is changing hands for $46.6m. This follows ...
  • DP World to spend $760m expanding Caucedo port in the Dominican Republic
    Global terminal operator has signed a deal in Latin America to spend $760m expanding the Dominican Republic's Port of Caucedo and its free trade zone. DP World said the Dominican Republic offers a compelling environment for manufacturers and logistics providers by offering competitive costs, robust tax incentives, and proximity to US markets and duty-free access. ...
  • Paper tigers at sea
    Darren Shelton from FuelTrust discusses why shipping prefers the illusion of regulation. In global shipping, we often talk about regulation as a good thing - and rightly so. Rules are meant to protect the environment, improve safety and support fair labour conditions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other bodies have spent decades creating systems ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Why green lending to shipping is struggling to take off
    Little of the finance into shipping is 'green'. Changing that will depend on bigger factors
  • Ship tracking is about to become a difficult conversation for some governments
    A push within the IMO to review Long Range Identification and Tracking of vessels is likely to prove politically contentious...
  • US-China trade war de-escalation was expected - but not this fast
    If there's one thing that's for certain in Trump 2.0, it is that there's no certainty on tariffs. The magnitude...
  • Israel issues evacuation warning to Houthi-controlled ports
    Israel has warned 'all those present' at Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Al-Salif and Hodeidah to evacuate. With reports of...
  • Adnoc posts profit dip despite Navig8 acquisition
    Net profit for the oil and gas transporter was down 5% in the first quarter of 2025 on the same...
  • Container demand soars, but supply chain imbalances deepen
    Headhaul routes saw strong growth, but backhaul volumes declined for a third consecutive month. As repositioning empty containers becomes more...
  • Shipping's secret trade: the fightback
    Lloyd's List reporter Joshua Minchin looks again at the secret illegal trades using our vessels and ports to understand how...
  • Taiwan's container lines weaken in April, but US-China tariff truce offers hope
    A joint move to suspend tariffs signals potential recovery ahead, with analysts forecasting a rebound in China-US container trade
  • ICS vows to continue speaking out against 'draconian' US port fees while hoping for trade détente
    The ICS reaffirmed its opposition to the revised US port fees targeting Chinese shipping, pledging unity within the industry while...
  • Recycling tonnage plummets in April as owners keep older ships trading
    The volume of vessels recycled by gross tonnage fell 60% in April compared with March, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows
  • The week in newbuildings: Cosco orders up to 12 newcastlemax bulkers
    Orders for three bulk carriers, four tankers and four gas carriers recorded in past week
  • The week in charts: US-Houthi ceasefire not expected to spur Red Sea return | Panama Canal yet to see tariff hit | Hope for Simandou to offset Chinese ore demand drop
    US ships will not be targeted, but Houthis say Israeli ships are still 'banned' in Red Sea; Panama Canal numbers...
  • The Daily View: A bigger problem
  • Daily Briefing
    UK sanctions 100 dark fleet tankers | Chinese terminals and teapot sanctioned as US increasingly targets buyers of Iranian oil...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Multimillion-dollar price tag awaits car carriers as US ship fees loom
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the world's largest car carrier operator, said its vessels make between 300 and 350 voyages a year to the US, potentially generating annual voyage fees of about $300 million.
  • DP World plans $760 million investment in the Dominican Republic
    The investment will increase the Port of Caucedo's capacity by 24% while expanding an adjacent Free Trade Zone, the terminal operator said.
  • Capacity crunch beckons on eastbound trans-Pacific after US-China deal
    Much of the volume that has been locked up over the past month will come flooding back into the market after Washington and Beijing agreed to significantly slash their respective tariffs for 90 days.
  • West India container trade facing delays, vessel skips after regional tensions
    Despite a ceasefire announced over the weekend between India and Pakistan, the combined impact of the recent tensions and enhanced port security protocols has left container supply chains out of India's west coast corridor in a state of flux.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Pangaea Logistics cuts dividend in half and approves stock buybacks
    Rhode Island-based niche bulker specialist is tweaking capital allocation after rare loss-making quarter
  • International Seaways plots buyback of six VLCCs from Ocean Yield with savings in sight
    Lower costs on former Gener8-Euronav tankers could reduce operating costs even further
  • Shipping shares ride wave alongside broader US stock market uplift on China tariffs deal
    Big movers include Matson, Zim, Pangaea Logistics and Dorian LPG in New York trading
  • New shipowner formed by Esvagt and KMC Line to 'follow customers' to South Korea
    Danish and South Korean operations set up Kesto to chase offshore wind shipping business
  • 'Best result in our history': Fincantieri wins record orders as quarterly revenue surges
    Defence and cruise orders fuel growth in contracts backlog
  • Hoegh Evi green-lights LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversion after securing new charter
    Existing unit currently serving Egyptian buyer set to head to Australia later than first planned
  • Five kamsarmax bulk carriers offered in online auction- with extra incentive for shipbrokers
    Shipbrokers are being offered extra commission if they introduce the winning bidder
  • Olympic boosts contract cover over $500m with five-year Aker BP charter
    Norwegian owner says vessel could stay on with oil company for 10 years
  • UK to swing sanctions hammer at more 'actors' supporting Russia's 'illegal' Ukraine war
    Foreign secretary David Lammy poised to unveil more measures, hot on the heels of blacklisting 100 tankers last week
  • ITIC pays out after agent's 'costly oversight' in booking container ship pilot
    UK insurer settled claim for $135,000 after ship was left without navigational help in port
  • Private to public: A new role with Pangaea Logistics brings Dan Schildt into view
    New chief strategy officer quietly built a career over two decades at traditional Connecticut outfit
  • Senegal finally receives first LNG cargo for FSRU as power plant switches to gas
    Shipment arrives four years after regas unit was delivered
  • Payment fraud sees shipowner ESL Shipping call in police
    Finnish owner says incident was not a cyber attack
  • Trafigura sells LPG carrier out of Chinese lease financing pact
    Trader sells leased midsize ship with charter back for two years
  • John Su's Erasmus forks out $45m for feeder brace from Idan Ofer venture
    Athens-based owner on course to build up substantial feeder container fleet
  • Major Greek owner in pole position as oil major Repsol gears up for shuttle tanker newbuildings
    Yards have already submitted initial offers for crude carrier pair due 2028
  • Chinese giant Cosco Shipping Energy puts $220m of VLCCs and product tankers on sales block
    Board of Chinese state owner also green-lights scrapping of small LPG carrier
  • ITIC pays out after agent's 'costly oversight' in booking container ship pilot
    UK insurer settled claim for $135,000 after boxship left without navigational help in port
  • Trump order to deregulate sees Coast Guard simplify rules for moving ships to US flag
    Official says move is first in bid to 'restore American maritime dominance'
  • Expanding Columbia boosts C-suite with new faces to 'stay nimble'
    Schoeller-owned management and services group promotes three rising stars to top table
  • LNG dual fuelling pays back under new rules, while methanol and ammonia do not, SEA-LNG says
    Modelling by industry lobby coalition sets out investment cases under IMO and EU regulations
  • VLCC spot rates set to rally on 'all-time high' crude oil exports from US to South Korea
    Analysts bullish about big tanker market as earnings climb
  • Scandlines prepares for conversion to plug-in ferries in zero emissions push
    Ferry operator reports stable revenue and profit
  • ESL Shipping back in profit after expensive bulker charters fall off books
    Finnish operator says earnings improved despite lower revenue
  • US and China lower mutual tariffs, calling 90-day truce in their trade war
    Shipping stocks sparked to life as trading giants vow to continue 'respectful' talks
  • Stephenson Harwood rainmakers unwind in style
    Celebration marked awards for advisory work on seven deals
  • Analyst lifts outlook for Capital Clean Energy after better-than-expected earnings
    Gas carrier owner shows ability to score charters in 'less ideal environment'
  • Bio-LNG buzz kicks in after landmark IMO emissions agreement
    Fossil fuel's greener cousin is experiencing a surge in interest, market players say
  • Legal battle breaks out between alleged co-owners of sanctioned dark fleet tanker set for scrap
    Sanctioned UAE-based manager also looking to get paid for services
  • Adnoc first-quarter net profit slips 5% on softer shipping performance
    Company is optimistic income streams from service portfolio will offset market headwinds in shipping
  • Teekay Tankers dividend 'disappointing' as company sits on $631m cash pile, analysts say
    Fearnley Securities maintains a 'buy' rating but lowers share price target
  • Great Eastern boss Bharat Sheth signs on until 2031 to make it 32 years in top job
    Indian owner's managing director joined family-controlled company in 1981
  • Navigare Capital recruits Christiania Gas manager as new partner
    Andrew Christian McPhail will join Danish investor in August
  • Navigator board trimmed as BW LNG boss Yngvil Asheim quits as director
    Shareholder representative will stand down next month
  • Japan sends 'first-ever' cargo of gasoil to Argentina
    Possible emergence of new trade route shows viable arbitrage opportunities despite long sailing time
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping ranked as one of the best employers in Singapore
    AP Moller-Maersk and PSA Marine also make the list
  • Stephenson Harwood rainmakers host evening of mirth and merriment
    Celebration marked awards for advisory work on seven deals

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American Shipper web site
MAY 12, 2025
  • Ocean lines welcome tariff pause, but is the supply chain ready?
    Container lines welcomed a pause in the tariff war that has crippled trade between the United States and China.
  • Less China means more business for Port of Virginia
    The Port of Virginia wants container shippers to know that it's not beholden to China.

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Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
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.
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
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
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.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
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%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
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%.
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.
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%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
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
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.
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%.
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%)
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
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
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%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
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%)
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
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.
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
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
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%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
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.
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
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
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
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
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
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
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
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
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
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Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
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
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
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.
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%)
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
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
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
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
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
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
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
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
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.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
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
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
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
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
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
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
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
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
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
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC
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
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
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
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
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
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
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
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
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"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
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
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
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
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
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
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.
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
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
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
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