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December 16, 2011

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*Shipping News* IHC Merwede in talks to buy Asian shipyard THE world's largest builder of dredging ships, IHC Merwede, is in 'advanced' stages of talks to snap up its first offshore vessel shipyard in Asia by the first half of 2012. Europe's shrinking rivers hit firms' bottom line Germany's driest November has shrunk Europe's rivers, creating month-long delays for oil and ore-carrying barges while uncovering the continent's deadly past.

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Planned Rickmers-Komrowski merger would form Germany's biggest fleet Hong Kong down 4.6pc in November to 1.99 million TEU, Singapore up 2.3pc China slaps duties on US autos after WTO backs anti-Chinese tyre tax MSC plugs gap on S America, Oceania-N America loop as rate pressure rises Drewry's most cited in FMC filings of index-linked service contracts Shipping escapes CO2 tax in Durban, but IMO to hatch one next year APL to levy US$200 per TEU Asia-Europe peak surcharge from Dec 28 Four carriers cut Asia-Adriatic Express AAX/AM3 service as trade slows Emirates Shipping Line lowers Chennai congestion fee under port pressure Port of Hamburg welcomes China's 14,000-TEU CSCL Mars on maiden voyage Cathay Pacific November cargo off 13.8pc, passengers volume up 4.2pc Aviation Partners contests Airbus lawsuit over wingtip patent infringement GE Aviation-Snecma sign US$4.7 billion aircraft order for 737 Max jets

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Baltic index up again; Capesize earnings soar MOL earns worlds 1st certification for Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan Shipping industry facing uncertain scenario ahead Cargo handling infrastructure at Major Ports set to improve JN Port is 'Container Handling Port of the Year NMPT augments infrastructure, aims for traffic growth CONCOR to soon commission perishable cargo facility at Singur Govt sets $33 bn textile export target for next fiscal Increased capital flows, lower interest rates & commodity prices could stem rupee fall Kerala raises bar for coir exports Rising import bill pushes car makers to opt for localisation

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
Allied Air leases additional MD-11F capacity The Nigerian all-cargo airline Allied Air has leased additional MD-11F capacity, in conjunction with its worldwide representative ANA Aviation Services, to help cover the increase ... New CEO for London City airport Dublin Airport Authority CEO Declan Collier will become CEO of London City airport in 2012. Collier will simultaneously complete his full term of office as president of ACI Europe,... Turkish Airlines to serve third airport in Libya Turkish Airlines now serves Misurata (Libya) again, making it the third destination in the North African country for the airline. Misurata is a brand new destination for the carrie... Airport management system at cruising speed in Fort-de-France At the request of Port+, the company that commercialised the cargo community system AP+ for the port community of Fort-de-France, Martinique (France), MGI conducted a study of aeri... Baltic Port Rail Mukran and DFDS expanding rail ferry traffic Baltic Port Rail Mukran, a subsidiary of Fährhafen Sassnitz, has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Danish shipping and logistics group DFDS Seaways and Lithuanian railways... Canadian Pacific updates fleet to drive reliability and cut costs Canadian Pacific has announced that 61 new high horse power GE Evolution (EVO) Series AC locomotives have been brought into service and that the railway has initiated a programme t... Gefco adding to Indian truck fleet Gefco plans to expand its truck fleet in India to transport vehicles for the rapidly-expanding automobile sector. The company, which is part of the Peugeot Citroen Group, is likely... Yang Ming to order 8,000 teu vessels Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transportation Company has ordered five 8,000 teu container vessels, through its subsidiary All Oceans Transportation. The vessels will be delivered in th... MSC starting Oceania-USA service MSC is set to start a new container liner service connecting Australia/New Zealand with the west coast of the USA at the end of December. The link will be served by seven 2,600 teu... Henri Kuitunen appointed CEO of Steveco Henri Kuitunen has been named as the CEO of Steveco, with effect from 15 January 2012. Kuitunen will join Steveco from Caprus, where he was CEO from 2010. He was previously CEO of ... Kögel investing in Burtenbach The Burtenbach trailer manufacturer Kögel is recording continuous growth and recently welcomed two large European orders. Kögel is prepared for further increases in orders expected... CMA CGM to reorganise Asia-North Europe services Following the initiation of an operational partnership with MSC, CMA CGM is now reorganising its Asia-North Europe (FAL) services from April 2012. After the changes become effectiv... Gefco Romania opens logistics platform near Bucharest Gefco Romania, the national subsidiary of the French logistics provider Gefco, has opened a new logistics centre in the ProLogis commercial park in Joita, near the capital Buchares... Tibbett Logistics expanding Tibbett Logistics, which belongs to the Keswick Enterprises group, recently opened a second terminal for intermodal road/rail transport in greater Bucharest (Romania). The facility...

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
New LNG fuelled tanker first for inland waterways Panama Canal Authority takes delivery of hopper barges Kirby buys Seaboats Inc. tank barge fleet Kings Point training ship being transferred to Texas A&M Bourbon opens Saint Petersburg based affiliate Haifa adds Voith Water Tractor with 70 tons bollard pull UK Club checklist addresses tanker cargo shortage claims

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
Port of Grays Harbor named top Washington port by WPPA Global Port Tracker Report predicts gains in December container traffic ATA pleased with proposals in draft transportation bill Port of Everett celebrating arrival of Boeing parts shipment FedEx Express places order for 27 new 767-300 freighters

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
Bigger is better for large boxship owners Boxship orders remain buoyant as owners seek new economies of scale Atlantic product tanker boost ahead of Christmas holiday break Transatlantic product tanker earnings rise as charterers rush to fix ships Dover Harbour Board summit postponed to January Privatisation talks moved to London A year at the top The Lloyd's List Top 100 reveals dramatic adjustments and more subtle shifts in power Don't dismiss the bravery of civilian SAR crews A third of UK bases deploy non-military search and rescue contractors Of owners and octopuses at 'Greek pride' night Eighth awards ceremony chooses symbolic creature that may also have a parallel within the nation's shippers Three heavyweight fights over charter purses A trio of recent payment wrangles have kept owners guessing 'Strategic partnership' wil shake off recent fumbles Bilateral romance between Greece and China will probably overcome this year's issues More charter skirmishes to be outed While dry bulk charter hire disputes have threatened to sour relations between owners and charterers, a damage assessment may have to wait until the market recovers Japan asks other flags to expel activist group vessels Action demanded against Sea Shepherd anti-whaling campaign Industry puzzled as Australia imports LNG from West Africa Cargo is at odds with nation's role as major producer and exporter of the fuel What lies beneath Why following the development of subsea activity points the way forward offshore Remotely operated vehicles take drilling to new depths New demand as oil and gas firms dig deep Barge and terminal services firm United Maritime seeks buyer US firm sold to current owners in 2007 HPH hits back at Dutch minister in row over Maasvlakte move Rotterdam is forcing us to compete against shipping lines, claims Hong Kong port chief Wightlink faces Christmas Eve and Boxing Day strikes RMT targets ferry operator over victimisation claim Supramax owners show resistance to extremely low rates in the Pacific Charterers having to pay up again Ocean Rig agrees four-month novation for Vanco contract George Economou hails a 'win-win' move Dr Peters KG fund battle goes on Two aframax tankers face auction as bid to revive fund continues China shipping: 2012 and beyond A preview of the new Lloyd's List data report analysing China's commercial maritime outlook Indian shipping line 'crisis' denied SOS for SCI? Not so, says shipping minister, though he admits profitability has been hit Better than nothing Tonnage tax may be low compared with corporation tax, but it still has its benefits Teekay in Xcite shuttle tanker deal Equipment supports Bentley field programme Asenav wins offshore order from Maersk Supply Service Chile yard to build two $200m vessels, with option for up to four more EXCLUSIVE: The 100 most influential people in shipping revealed Maersk's dynamic duo Nils Andersen and Eivind Kolding top the list Piracy and robbery declines in Asia Singapore group ReCAAP reports 10 attacks or attempts in November Two deals signal resilience of South Korea's mid-size yards Orders from Iraq and Belgium show that the country is still a contender Fire on Russian nuclear icebreaker kills two Radiation leak avoided and reactor unaffected, says Emergency Situations Ministry Sembcorp Marine secures $292m Prosafe order Semi-submersible rig to house 450 offshore workers UK tonnage tax averages less than 2%, KPMG calculates Zero options available with flags of convenience

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
New Iran sanctions advance LAWMAKERS have passed a US sanctions bill to bar vessels that had recently visited Iran, North Korea and Syria from entering US ports for six months Brazil seeks spill penalties FEDERAL prosecutors in Brazil will today file suit against Chevron and Transocean, seeking $10.6Bn in penalties for November's offshore spill Investors fleeing DHT NYSE-listed shares of tanker owner DHT are foundering, with its largest independent investor - hedge fund MMI Investments - rapidly selling its stake China imposes new duties on US vehicles CHINA today imposed new tariffs on certain vehicles transported by car carriers from the US, IHS Global Insight reported OPEC's new output seen matching demand OPEC's new output ceiling of 30M barrels per day for 1H2012 is close to anticipated demand, according to IHS CERA Reefed reefer costs owner A REEFER ship stuck on Maldives reef since mid-November could be costing its owner $46,000 a day until it can be salvaged Icebreaker fire kills two A RUSSIAN nuclear-powered icebreaker caught fire today, killing two crewmen, reports from emergency crews indicated BW snaps up 4 LR1 tankers BROKERS told Fairplay today that Norway's BW Group has acquired four long-range 1 tankers en bloc for $145M VLCCs feel mild winter VLCC RATES have tumbled because this winter has been more mild than expected, brokers said today Novorossiysk Commercial throughput rises NOVEMBER throughput jumped 20% year on year for Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co. Oz port workers return WORKERS employed by stevedoring company POAGS at Fremantle and Bunbury returned to work today, with promise of continued talks

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
Three More Charged With Extorting ILA Members Three additional defendants and dozens of counts were added to a federal racketeering indictment accusing mob figures and ex-International Longshoremen's... YRC Sells Truckload Operator to Celadon Less-than-truckload giant YRC Worldwide is getting out of the truckload business, selling most of the assets of unprofitable truckload subsidiary... MSC Knocks Maersk Out as Top Carrier Serving US Mediterranean Shipping Co. knocked Maersk Line off as the top container line serving the U.S. in the first nine months... New York-New Jersey Imports Fall 3.7 Percent Container imports at the Port of New York and New Jersey fell 3.7 percent in October to the lowest level... Shipper, Trucking Groups Plan Washington 'Fly-In' Nearly a dozen shipper and trucking organizations are planning a one-day blitz on Capitol Hill Feb. 1 to voice opposition... ILA, Yang Ming Approve Stowage Planners' Contract International Longshoremen's Association Local 1964 and Yang Ming (America) have agreed on a three-year contract covering the carrier's two New... LA Exports Rose 15 Percent in November A 15 percent increase in exports in November over November 2010 assured the Port of Los Angeles that it will... Road, Bridge Projects Dominate DOT TIGER Grants Road and bridge projects received nearly half of the $511 million awarded through the Department of Transportation's third round of... FedEx Freight Reports $40 Million Profit FedEx Freight, the nation's largest less-than-truckload carrier, rolled farther into the black in its most recent quarter, reporting $40 million... Maersk Ends Sydney Congestion Fee Maersk Line suspended its congestion surcharge of $100 per 20-foot container imposed earlier on shipments to and from Sydney, Australia.... Industrial Production Slipped 0.2 Percent in November U.S. industrial production declined 0.2 percent in November, the first drop in seven months, the Federal Reserve said, indicating a... FedEx Profit Jumps 76 Percent to $497 Million FedEx profit soared on higher pricing and fuel surcharges despite declining shipment volume at its air package and industrial freight... India's Cochin Gains Second Direct Container Service MOL is adding a call at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin, bringing the number... North China Port Traffic Grows as Production Shifts The migration of manufacturing in China inland and north to avoid higher labor costs in the south is now being... NRF Raises Retail Sales Forecast to 3.8 Percent Growth Citing a strong Black Friday weekend, the National Retail Federation said it now expects holiday sales to rise 3.8 percent... Asia-Europe Spot Rate Slides 2.1 Percent Asia-Europe spot rates fell 2.1 percent this week in a continuing downward spiral that has seen freight rates decline by... Army Corps Say Charleston Deepening Unlikely for Years Deepening the channel into the Port of Charleston's harbor to 50 feet is unlikely to be finished before 2024, the... Cathay Pacific Cargo Traffic Falls 13.8 Percent Cargo transported by Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Dragonair in November dropped 13.8 percent year-over-year, falling for the... Maersk Adds Three European Ports to Daily Maersk Maersk Line will add three European ports its Daily Maersk "conveyor belt" service between Asia and Europe, seeking to counter... Senate Panel Approves Multimodal, Truck Safety Bills A Senate committee approved measures on Wednesday that would establish a multimodal freight program, mandate electronic onboard recorders on all...

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
Wan Hai welcomes two out of 14 planned newbuilds Taiwan ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines has christened two new 1,805TEU vessels - part of a total order of 14 container ships which will all be delivered within the ... Zuma calls for progress on intra-Africa trade South Africa's president Jacob Zuma is the latest senior politician in sub-Saharan Africa to call for further promotion and investment in the intra-Africa trade. ... NRF: transpac cargo to increase for year end as GFI suggests a drop Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should be up 0.3% in December compared with the same month last year as retailers head to the finish ... Carriers schedule reliability again in the spotlight Ocean carriers' overall schedule reliability slipped from 64% in October to 63% in November according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest monthly report. Although ... South Africa trade sentiment slightly up in November The latest trade survey published by the South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) covering the month of November showed a slight improvement on the ... Rena: fears ship may finally break up IEA slashes oil demand growth A backdrop of a worsening economic outlook for next year has prompted the International Energy Agency [IEA] to cut its oil demand growth forecast for 2012 by more ... Liners to run on algae power? With the race to find cheaper sustainable fuel well and truly on, Maersk's US-flagged subsidiary Maersk Line Ltd, in association with the US Navy, is trialling ... China: global economy 'grim and complicated' Beijing policy makers meeting for their annual economic conference have described the outlook for the year ahead as 'extremely grim' but pledged to boost imports ...

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
Excel seals charters New York-listed bulker owner secures period contracts for two kamsarmaxes and a cape. Bocimar mum on axed cover Radio silence as Belgian bulker owner prepares to bank $120m after torpedoing charterers' default insurance. Eitzen arms fill CFO slots Norwegian shipping clan swaps finance chiefs while poaching talent from Carnegie as Andreas Reklev takes tanker title. Winland talks up Sojitz COA Penny stock closes in on another day of double-digit gains as OTC-quoted bulker owner unveils Japanese trade pact. ORIG drillship moves on George Economou-led rig owner bags an unexpected bonus for a drillship in West Africa. Hong Kong holds two MSC boxship on November port state detention list due to oily water in the engine room. Prospector delays rigs Oslo-listed drilling company pushes back exercise dates for two options at a Chinese yard into next year. Platou spots second dry tonic IEA coal figures offer further hope in battle against oversupply, says RS Platou Markets. Holmark quits Torm Finance executive exits Danish owner to take CFO's seat at compatriot Herning Shipping. EOC wins North Sea study Oslo-listed offshore company gets engineering contract for a new floater.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011
Supply company 'invests in advanced procurement technology' Wrist Ship Supply says German customer base has significantly expanded. Middle East markets avoid deep falls MGO prices climb in Fujairah. Rotterdam bunker prices see sharp falls European markets falling as crude oil dips. 'First commercial' scrubber system delivered Hamworthy Krystallon calls it a 'landmark moment' for scrubbing technology and shipping industry. 'Huge growth' predicted for LNG as marine fuel Report suggests 10,000 vessels running on LNG by 2020. New legal status for Russian bunker association Rosmorrechbunker has become 'a self-regulatory organisation'. Terminal operator eyes 'significant growth' 'Outstanding success in profit and cash' from acquisition of Petroval Bunker International. Bunker prices falling in Asian hubs Demand generally average. Maersk orders 'low energy consumption' vessels Vessels to set 'new standard' for emission levels in the offshore industry, says CEO of Maersk Supply Service. Singapore onshore fuel stocks down Firm regional demand also sees middle distillates stocks fall to a 43-month low. Belgian shipping firm expands fleet with 'eco' bulkers Design offers 30% fuel saving compared to previous generation vessels, says CMB. South China fuel oil volumes continue decline Chimbusco to deliver bonded bunker cargo to an oil terminal in the region in late December. NOL to post wider Q4 losses, says analyst Depressed rates 'fail' to cover bunker, basic operating costs, says Maybank's Kim Eng Research. Bunker supplies tightening across South Korean ports Hyundai Oilbank halts bunker offers to spot market.

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COMPANIES

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement

Dubai

It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

PORTS

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Milan

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste/Genoa

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

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

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

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

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

Schiedam

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

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

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%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

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