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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
  • SCI and BPCL ink MoU and NDA to explore strategic alliance in shipping
  • Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal attaining new highs in cargo handling in 2025
  • DGS issues instructions regarding installation of CCTV systems on vessels visiting Indian ports
  • Haldia Oil Jetty berth shutdown
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (14 February 2025)
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • WCO and Japan collaborate to establish WCO Security Project for Central Asia and Caucasus to combat illicit trafficking
  • Solar module exports reach $782 million in April-Nov. 2024
  • India to focus on 20 countries to boost exports
  • Govt rationalises Customs tariff structure to promote exports
  • CONCOR's ICD-Whitefield sets container train handling record in Jan.
  • Palm oil imports dip
  • GDP to grow by 6.7 pc in FY26: RBI
  • PCHAA champions blood donation awareness through Box Cricket Tournament
  • Proposed national container shipping carrier aims to de-risk country's international trade
  • World trade growth revised down for 2025-26
  • India's finished steel imports rise to all-time high
  • Trump's reciprocal tariffs seen taking weeks, months to complete

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
  • 15 in 15 for UBV
  • Hyundai forklifts like Scottish whisky
  • Qatar Airways transports millions of roses for Valentine's...
  • Italian intermodal operator extends smart fleet
  • Guyana Port names its first dredger
  • 150 Actros for refrigerated deliveries
  • Nosta appoints Markus Dodt as COO for contract logistics
  • Saudia Cargo sets GSA strategy for 2025
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mou for ICS, LROO, Marina
  • Dual leadership for Barig
  • Arvato expands logistics partnership with Douglas
  • Truck manufacturer and energy supplier team up

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Ecommerce platforms cancel flights and slash capacity - market is 'a mess'
  • Carriers need to cut more capacity for March GRIs to hold
  • XPO - makeover appeal...
  • EC slams US 'reciprocal tariffs' plan and says the trading bloc will retaliate
  • Conf call redux: GXO Logistics hammered - yet the song remains the same
  • No love letter for airlines as shippers eye sending flowers by sea
  • Port of Rotterdam braces for more disruption as industrial dispute heats up
  • LX Pantos spreads its wings as ecommerce traffic drives network expansion

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • HD KSOE takes wraps off 15,000 TEU nuclear containership design
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), an intermediary holding company for HD Hyundai's shipbuilding sector has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a
  • Virgin Islands operator takes delivery of new Incat Crowther fast ferry
    Virgin Islands operator Smith's Ferry Service has taken delivery of a new Incat Crowther designed 24-meter fast passenger ferry, the I Legend. Built by Brisbane, Australia, shipyard Aluminium Marine, it will transport
  • What caused $1.3M Three Girls fishing vessel fire?
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on an August 11, 2024, engine room fire aboard the fishing vessel Three Girls that led to an estimated $1.3 million in

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Weekly Update: Container Shipping Stock Highlights
    The container shipping market saw a dynamic week, marked by notable fluctuations in stock performance among key players. Factors such as tariffs, political tensions, geopolitical conflicts, and disruptions in global trade distribution have significantly affected the industry. Below are the weekly stock highlights of the container shipping sector: SITC International Holdings Co Ltd (1308) SITC Int
  • CMA CGM revamps Bora Med Service with new calls at Syrian ports
    CMA CGM's Short Sea Lines Division announced the reshuffling of the Bora Med Service (BMS) with the inclusion of Syrian ports in the rotation. The updated rotation began on 10 February from the port of Beirut. The BMS will now serve the Syrian market, providing a maritime link between Turkey, the Adriatic region, and the Eastern Mediterranean. The service will be operated by a fleet of six vessel
  • AI-Generated Magic of Valentine's Day Logistics
    Welcome to a delightful gallery of AI-generated images capturing the magic of Valentine's Day logistics! From charming containers brimming with colorful candies to elegantly packed gifts ready for delivery, these visuals celebrate the journey of love and sweetness. Whether it's heart-shaped treats, beautifully wrapped presents, or festive transport scenes, each image reflects the joy of sharing a
  • Gebrüder Weiss enhances presence in US with new Arizona facility
    Gebrüder Weiss has announced the launch of a new facility in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of its ongoing expansion in the United States. This location is expected to offer air and sea freight services, including customs clearance, as well as partial and full-load land transport solutions. The company is strengthening its presence in North America, particularly to cater to the growing trade between t
  • DP World Sokhna completes first passenger vehicle export shipment
    In a significant boost to Egypt's automotive industry, DP World has successfully managed the first-ever export shipment of passenger vehicles from Ain Sokhna Port. The roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) vessel ULUSOY 5, operated by Khedivial Marine Agency (KMA) Egypt, recently set sail for Jebel Ali, Dubai, carrying 498 locally assembled Nissan Sunny cars. Following this initial shipment, DP World aims to
  • Nuclear Shipping Back in Discussion
    The quest for net-zero emissions in the shipping industry by 2050 is steering towards an innovative and promising horizon-nuclear power. With the maritime sector identified as one of the hard-to-abate sectors due to its significant carbon emissions, the integration of nuclear technology offers not just an environmental uplift but also a strong economic rationale. This content is locked Select a C
  • AD Ports Group reports annual financial growth
    AD Ports Group has announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending 31 December 2024. The year was marked by robust organic growth, both operationally and financially, supported by inorganic growth driven by acquisitions, including Noatum and GFS, according to the company's statement. AD Ports reported a stronger balance sheet with lower leverage,
  • CMA CGM introduces new intra-Mediterranean service
    CMA CGM's Short Sea Lines Division announced the launch of the Alexandria Express (ALYEX), a new intra-Mediterranenan service set to begin in mid-February. This weekly service, starting from Valencia on 15 February 2025, will provide a maritime link between Spain, Italy, and Egypt. The service will be operated by a fleet of five vessels, with a rotation that includes Valencia (Spain), Barcelona (
  • ONE names its first owned newbuilding vessel
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced a major milestone with the naming of ONE Sparkle, its first-ever owned and operated newbuilding container vessel. Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE, stated, "The naming of ONE Sparkle marks a significant achievement for our company. As our first owned newbuilding, this vessel highlights our dedication to sustainable shipping with its cutting-edge design and alternativ
  • Box carriers adjust intra-Asia routes
    Several container lines have announced changes in their intra-Asia services aiming to provide their customers with more efficient solutions. According to Dynamar, Asean Seas Line has revived its Japan-China JPX2 service, which is operated by a single 1,100 TEU vessel. The updated port rotation of the service is Osaka (Japan) - Kobe (Japan) - Hakata (Japan) - Qingdao (China) - Rizhao (China) - Osa
  • Green regulations drive up costs for liner operators in Europe
    Since the start of 2025, emissions-related surcharges have doubled on the Asia-North Europe container trade, according to Alphaliner, as carriers contend with the European Union's (EU's) stricter decarbonization measures. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The post appeared first on Container New
  • New boss at Bengal Tiger Line
    Singapore-headquartered Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer (CEO). Andrew Winter will take the helm of the company, replacing Bill Smart, who will be retiring, according to the latest DynaLiners report. Andrew Winter has been working for 24 years in various positions at X-Press Feeders, which, like BTL, is also owned by Chris Harnoll's HICO Inves
  • MSC to acquire 49% stake in Boluda Towage
    The saga of MSC increasing its stake in Boluda Towage, the tug division of Boluda Corporación Marítima, continues. According to the latest reports, the Swiss-Italian shipping giant is set to acquire a 49% stake in Boluda Towage. As part of the deal, MSC will merge its own tug division, MedTug, with Boluda, according to the latest DynaLiners report. Pending regulatory approval, the deal is expecte
  • Evergreen splits US$3 billion vessel order between South Korea and China
    Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen has placed a major order for 11 LNG dual-fuel container vessels, each with a capacity of 24,000 TEUs. Evergreen has split its order between South Korea's Hanwha Ocean (six vessels) and China's CSSC Guangzhou Shipyard International (five vessels). According to Dynamar, the deal is worth between US$2.9 billion and US$3.2 billion. The consultancy descri
  • Port of Long Beach handles over 952,000 TEUs in January
    The Port of Long Beach kicked off the new year with its strongest January ever and its second-busiest month in history, driven largely by retailers rushing to move goods ahead of anticipated tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. In January, dockworkers and terminal operators handled 952,733 TEUs, an astonishing 41.4% increase compared to the same period last year and an 18.9% jump ov
  • CMA CGM increases Far East - Mediterranean rates
    French shipping company CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates that will be effective from 1 March 2025 until further notice. These rates will apply to shipments originating from all main ports in the West Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic, and East Mediterranean regions. The destination range will include all ports in Asia and the Far East, with additional surcharges applicable
  • Maersk and Castlery forge 10-year partnership
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has signed a 10-year ocean and integrated logistics service agreement with Castlery, a Singapore-founded international furniture brand. Castlery plans future expansion in the coming years and believes the partnership with Maersk will be important in supporting this phase of growth. Maersk will provide end-to-end logistics solutions, covering ocean freight, intermodal t
  • Container lines enhance intra-Europe services
    Several box carriers have announced updates on their intra-Europe routes, aiming to optimize and strengthen their service networks. Later in February, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will launch the new Polish Shuttle (PLS), which will link Northwest Europe with Poland. The company will deploy one 1,100 TEU ship on the service that will call Hamburg (Germany), Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Gdynia (Pol
  • Cargotec reports profit margin growth
    Cargotec's annual financial results highlight notable developments in the company's performance over the previous year. The review shows that the comparable operating profit margin improved during the year. Orders received grew by 3%, reaching a total of US$1.565 billion, compared to US$1.52 billion in the previous year. However, the order book declined, amounting to US$672 million at the end of
  • cargo-partner enhances Spare Parts Logistics for Komptech
    To improve service speed and reliability for international customers, Komptech has optimized its spare parts logistics with the support of cargo-partner. The iLogistics

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Pritchard-Gordon launches renewables business
    UK's Pritchard-Gordon group has entered the European offshore wind and marine renewable energy sectors. Best know for its tankers business, the group has established a dedicated entity, PG Renewables, which will initially focus on unexploded ordnance (UXO) identification, relocation and disposal services in the UK and Europe. PG Renewables brings together a team of with ...
  • Container spot rates slide to 2023 lows
    The container sector is heading into its normal post-Lunar New Year lull that typically lasts until April/May. The scale of the drops in spot rates is large, but the sector still remains one of the more profitable shipping sectors. The weekly Drewry World Container Index slumped 5% to $3,095 per feu yesterday. However, the index ...
  • MOL in vessel tie-up for domestic floating wind sector
    Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has joined forces with Fukada Salvage & Marine Works to explore collaboration on transportation and installation vessels for floating offshore wind turbines. Floating offshore wind turbines are usually assembled at a port and towed to the installation site by anchor-handling vessels. After being towed to the installation site, ...
  • Chantiers gets maintenance deal for two French offshore wind substations
    The marine energy business unit of French shipbuilder Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Atlantique Offshore Energy, has won contracts to carry out preventive maintenance on two substations for future French offshore wind farms. The multi-year maintenance contracts will see Atlantique Offshore Energy provide associated services on electrical substations on the Éoliennes en Mer Îles d'Yeu et de ...
  • Bulk carrier collides with American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier off Egypt
    The United States Navy announced on Thursday that an investigation was underway after the nuclear-powered USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier was involved in a collision with a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier in the Mediterranean Sea. The accident happened late on Wednesday night near Egypt's Port Said. "The collision did not endanger the Harry S. Truman ...
  • UK government funding scheme set to boost offshore wind capacity
    The UK has announced the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB), a new incentive scheme looking to increase investments in the offshore wind sector and push the country closer to its goal of decarbonising its energy system by 2030. The scheme will provide an initial £27m ($33.5m) in funding for every gigawatt of capacity from offshore wind ...
  • Spire Global sues Kpler
    Spire Global is suing Kpler, claiming the Belgian tech firm has failed to follow through on its plans to buy Spire Maritime, an AIS data provider. On November 13 last year, Spire Global entered into a share purchase agreement with Kpler to sell its maritime business. Since then, however, Kpler has failed to consummate the ...
  • Rewriting Women into Maritime History initiative goes global
    The Lloyd's Register-backed Rewriting Women into Maritime History initiative to uncover and showcase the critical role of women in the maritime sector, past and present has entered a new, international phase. Launched in the UK and Ireland in 2023, the programme uses archival material held by maritime organisations, as well as oral histories to piece ...
  • Seafarer salaries and retention rates on the rise
    Retaining seafarers has improved slightly over the past year, thanks in part to salary raises, the annual Crew Managers' Survey by Danica Crewing Specialists has revealed. In its survey of in-house crew managers in shipowning and shipmanagement companies, almost 90% reported that they had increased salaries in 2024. Only 7% said they had not raised ...
  • MOL details trial of laser to remove rust and coatings
    Japan's largest shipowner has teamed up with a top yard and tech firm Furukawa Electric to trial a laser system to remove rust and coatings from a bulk carrier. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) worked with Tsuneishi Shipbuilding to use Furukawa's InfraLaser system when a bulk carrier went in for a regular dry dock. "During ship ...
  • How the IMO's Carbon Intensity Indicator could halve shipping's climate emissions
    Ahead of a big green meeting at the International Maritime Organization next week, John Maggs from the Clean Shipping Coalition writes on how getting a global fuel standard and levy over the l

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Baltic tension simmers as Estonia says it is prepared to stop ships in international waters
    Estonia and other Baltic states are taking steps to prevent further attacks on undersea cables and other infrastructure
  • What you should know ahead of ISW-GHG 18
    The IMO has two more opportunities to agree on a carbon price and greenhouse gas fuel standard before MEPC83 in...
  • Trump's 'massive' reciprocal tariffs plan is recipe for front-loading
    The National Retail Federation warns that Trump's newly announced reciprocal tariffs 'will be extremely disruptive to our supply chains'. There...
  • Let go of Unclos and we may never get freedom of navigation back
    You might just miss the rules once they are gone
  • The continuing trauma of the livestock carrier fleet as casualties persist
    Residents fear pollution from abandoned livestock carrier which remains aground after 10 months
  • High Court overturns arbitration award after 'substantial injustice' at tribunal
    Tribunal reached wrong decision because it considered paperwork alone, argues star KC Karia
  • Crew retention better in 2024, survey finds
    Danica Crewing Specialists' latest crew managers survey presents a slightly rosier picture in terms of shipping's crewing crisis, with retention...
  • Höegh Autoliners to boost fleet with chartered ships as high rates ease
    Höegh Autoliners chief executive Andreas Enger said global vehicle carrier markets are becoming more balanced in terms of supply and...
  • DP World plans stablecoin-based payment system to boost trade
    DP World's stablecoin payments technology aims to make cross-border financial transactions seamless, especially in emerging markets, which are usually in...
  • Bulk carrier in collision with US aircraft carrier
    The bulker sustained structural damage as a result of the incident and was held at Port Said while a damage...
  • Chinese state entity takes over sanctioned Zhoushan Wison shipyard
    Move highlights China's strategy of using state-backed capital to support companies affected by sanctions
  • The Daily View: Competing demands
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Hong Kong completes inaugural LNG bunkering operation
    Maiden LNG bunkering for Hong Kong marks progress towards its goals to supply cleaner fuels but port still trails regional...
  • Imperial Petroleum sustains 'profitable momentum' ahead of dry bulk expansion
    Debt-free fleet generated $50m in profits last year as cash in the bank rose to $207m
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine's Black Sea traffic stabilises in 2024, while Danube calls tumble | Fredriksen hit for costs after losing Arcadia action...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • US LTL rates rising as industrial outlook, shipper confidence improve
    A 5.8% jump in the less-than-truckload producer price index in January accompanied growth in US manufacturing orders and output.
  • BCOs have plenty of 'noise' to contend with in container shipping market: analyst
    While carriers are progressively mastering the dark arts of blank sailings, inexplicable and/or unexplainable surcharges and other supply restraints and revenue enhancements, no amount of those tactics will be sufficient to deal with the oversupply of capacity once the Red Sea reopens, writes John McCauley.
  • Long-term contracts expected to lift ro/ro operators to healthy 2025
    Continued strong vehicle trade will more than offset a first-half dip in high and heavy equipment movements, while executives say the impact from possible US tariffs on vehicle imports from Mexico and Canada would be minimal.
  • From MAC to FGA: Access Control Evolution
    Learn how integrating MAC, DAC, RBAC, and FGA can strengthen your application's authorization
  • Ocean carriers seek competitive edge in choice of green fuels
    Ship owners are having to make huge investments in vessels with a lifespan of over 20 years without a clear view of evolving regulations and technology that

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Is Ukraine peace really a negative catalyst for product tanker owners?
    Shipowners argue against a return to 'dependence' and say dark fleet has 'one-way ticket'
  • Wavelength Podcast: Iran and closed door greenhouse gas talks to change shipping for ever
    Plus, P&I clubs transfer window set to close and the LNG bloodbath
  • 'We want to win': Western Bulk CEO sees profitable year ahead after improved 2024 results
    But the bulker operator is 'pessimistic' about the market outlook this year
  • Product tanker stocks start weakly after Thursday's big sell-off
    'They picked the wrong week,' says equity analyst of one shipowner's investor gathering
  • Western Bulk Chartering books improved results for 2024
    Results show how much has been saved through job cuts and efficiency measures
  • UK delays maritime decarbonisation plans, further putting net-zero goals at risk
    Environmental committee 'disappointed' and 'frustrated; with government response
  • IMO headed for 'difficult discussions' as shipping and green groups call for carbon progress
    Some countries are not yet ready to support levy proposal
  • Blacklisted VLCC crude shipments from Middle East have doubled, says Tankers International
    But pools player says potential new US sanctionings could change this
  • Red Sea relief with Gaza ceasefire back on track after Israel hostage release list
    Fragile truce survives crisis, keeping Red Sea open for vessels still reluctant to sail through
  • Why tanker owners tempted to order less fashionable MR1 vessels should be rewarded
    Those with new ships in underinvested sector set to gain as fleet ages
  • Dark fleet tankers find fresh terminals willing to take sanctioned Russian and Iranian crude
    Berths in Dongying, Huizhou and Huangzeshan willing to take cargoes from blacklisted ships
  • Global Maritime Forum: How the IMO can construct a bridge to a zero-emission future
    A global fuel standard will not work alone, says director of decarbonisation Jesse Fahnestock
  • Spire Global sues Kpler for $241m to complete purchase of vessel-tracking division
    Court action comes after reports of antitrust concerns
  • Container lines brace for rate war after historic shake-up in alliances
    Biggest-ever shift in alliances brings a fresh fight for market share
  • Weaker demand hits Viking Line sales as market uncertainty clouds forward guidance
    Cruise and ferry operator saw falling passenger-related demand in latest quarter
  • KCC edges closer to scrapping three older ships as markets weaken
    Boss Engebret Dahm is still trying to find further trading options for Cabu vessels ahead of newbuilding deliveries
  • Golar FLNG conversion candidate berths in China for landmark job
    Completed, currently open floater due for handover at end of 2027
  • Container lines brace for rate war after historic shakeup in alliances
    The biggest-ever shift in liner alliances brings a fresh fight for market share
  • Clarksons highlights dividend and contract risk at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
    Analysts see risk-reward balance leaning towards the downside
  • Shipowners' Club takes on challengers for small ship insurance crown
    Simon Peacock says underwriting discipline has been key to premium freeze for 2025
  • Catastrophic reef oil spill prompts Pacific island nation lawsuit against shipowner and insurer
    Residents want compensation for what they say were devastating effects of 2019 grounding
  • EU carbon credit costs remain higher than any point in 2024 despite recent pullback
    Shipowners and operators should brace for possible price gains in 2026
  • No sign of major Red Sea shipping return yet, says Clarksons
    Head of research Stephen Gordon identifies range of factors influencing owners' next moves
  • 'Bloodbath': LNG carrier market hits rock bottom amid bleak outlook for 2025
    Lay-up chatter grows as hunt for upturn drivers draws a blank
  • Hoegh Autoliners share price nosedives after dividend miss and weak outlook
    Shipowner says geopolitical landscape is unpredictable and uncertainty has increased
  • Rising salaries improve seafarer retention rates, says crewing agency
    Shortage of 'competent seafarers' still a problem
  • Norwegian wealth fund raises bets on Frontline and Hafnia in $1.5bn shipping portfolio
    Government Pension Fund Norway returns 7.6% in 2024
  • Harry Vafias' Imperial Petroleum eyes fleet growth with 'enviable' $207m in the bank
    Athens tanker and bulker owner's earnings slip on weaker freight rates
  • 'Errors and omissions': Financial watchdog details red flags on bulker owner Belships' books
    Norwegian supervisory authority cites problems with reporting of ship leases and staff bonuses
  • ONE marks Valentine's Day 'milestone' with first owned container ship newbuilding
    Vessel marks a new chapter for Japanese-owned liner giant
  • London calling: NorthStandard insider James Bean opens up on joining P&I's new guard
    The keen runner is the newest CEO among the 12-strong International Group
  • KCC's combination carriers beat tanker and bulker rates as profit falls in 'historically strong year'
    Norwegian owner continues to outperform both wet and dry markets
  • Only 11 days of talks left to decide economic tool charting shipping's path to key climate goals
    What is on the table as IMO ensures investment in new ships and tech aligns with its greenhouse gas strategy?
  • NRP Project Finance pays out $109m to investors in 'active year'
    Firm successfully cashed in assets and entered new projects in 2024 with strong deal flow expected this year
  • VLCCs 'particularly attractive' for investment, says Adnoc L&S executive
    Chief financial officer says big tankers are the most tempting, while key priority is logistics growth
  • Rocktree in deal to buy South American port services and river shipping company
    Investment firm Entrust Global's maritime fund provided private credit to finance deal
  • Rising seafarer salaries improve retention rates, says crewing agency
    Shortage of 'competent seafarers' still a problem
  • Evergreen Marine splashes up to $3.25bn on mega-size container ships
    Each of the 11 newbuildings are costing between $265m and $295m

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
  • Lawmaker blames FedEx pressure, Trump bungling for de minimis U-turn
    Rep. Rosa DeLauro says the Trump administration has retreated from removing a lucrative tariff exemption for low-value e-commerce goods made in China. In its haste to crack down on duty evasion and fentanyl smuggling, the White House made the situation worse, she says.
  • Air cargo delivers for Valentine's Day
    Cargo airlines have transported thousands of tons of flowers from South America and Africa to North America and Europe for Valentine's Day.

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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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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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