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BRIEFS

February 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* LNG freight rates up on demand surge Record demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is causing the decade-long glut of vessels that carry the fuel to disappear, doubling freight rates and at least tripling profit for shipping lines Golar LNG Ltd and Exmar NV. Korea Line falls to lowest in over four years Korea Line Corp, South Korea's second-largest operator of dry-bulk ships, plunged to the lowest in more than four years after a Seoul court accepted its application to enter receivership. ICS changes policy on private armed guards The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has changed its policy on private armed guards, and now accepts operators must be able to defend their ships against rising pirate attacks, the chamber said on Tuesday. Persian Gulf tanker supply falls

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HK up 5.7pc in January to 2.1 million TEU, Singapore rises 3.6pc Port Tracker sees 6pc first half US import growth - 7-8pc full year CKYH to offer sixth Far East-N Europe loop (NE-6) Danish warship catches pirates, but releases them in Somalia US exports up 16.6pc in 2010, led by agricultural surge Fuel shortages, but boxes move despite South Africa truck strike ICTSI's Subic Bay terminal welcomes Tiger Lines US container share falls by nearly half over 14 years BNSF spends US$3.5 billion to upgrade speed and volume World air cargo volumes grow 21pc in 2010 Despite growth, global air cargo remains uncertain Tulsa air cargo declines 2.3pc, but passengers volume up 4pc Boeing starts up defence plant at MidAmerica St Louis

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Far Shipping vessel makes maiden call at VCT GE Shipping net profit rises by 24 pc Irano Hind vessel feared hijacked by Somalian pirates OOCL's Empty Pickup Appointment service a success Indo-UAE trade up by 300 pc since '05 Rail freight traffic rises to 82.55 mt in Jan. Rlys, Kolkata Port may join hands for rail-road connectivity project SC asks Karnataka to speed up Bangalore-Mysore infra corridor project Adani Enterprises' net surges 56 pc in Q3 AL scheme aids exports of sugar companies AP SEZ exports may double to Rs 11,200 cr. Bank credit increases by Rs 15,348 cr. Fieo all praise for Sharma's schemes to boost exports Food inflation falls to 13.07 pc Forex reserves up by $243 mn Govt unlikely to lift wheat export ban soon Govt's wavering puts sugar industry in a spot Onion farmers demand lifting of export ban Wheat production may touch all-time high Fieo interaction with Customs Commissioners on Feb. 25

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Kuehne + Nagel to provide logistics support for new offshore oil fields in Norway Eni Norge has awarded a four-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel to provide integrated transport, forwarding and customs clearance services. Eni Norge is part of the Italian integrated... Dachser collaborating with Brummer in Austria Dachser, a global logistics provider, is entering an exclusive partnership in its food logistics business segment with Austria-based Brummer Logistik GmbH to provide temperature-co... Jöbstl building new handling terminal in Austria The Austrian forwarding and logistics company Jöbstl has launched another programme to upgrade its service portfolio. At the end of January, a ground-breaking ceremo... Boeing celebrates premiere of new B747-8 intercontinental giant The US airframe constructor Boeing unveiled its new gigantic B747-8 intercontinental aircraft last weekend (12-13 February). Approximately 10,000 guests, including custom... Four new PPP airport projects in the Philippines The Philippine Government has identified four immediate public-private partnership (PPP) airport projects for 2011. Foreign investors are being asked to invest in infrastructure th... Air Asia has big plans for Europe Air Asia expanded its European network again on 14 February. Air Asia, a long-haul subsidiary of the Malaysian budget carrier, now flies to Paris Orly four times per week... Maersk Drilling orders two jack-up rigs Maersk Drilling, an entity within the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has signed a contract with Keppel FELS Ltd in Singapore for the construction of two ultra harsh, high capacity jack-... VSTEP and CIEMF consolidate training and distribution partnership for Argentina and Latin America VSTEP, a leading international developer of simulators and virtual training software, recently established an official distribution and training partnership with Centro de Investig... Toll Global Forwarding: new premises in Switzerland Toll Global Forwarding has announced that it is changing its office location from Kloten to Zurich Oerlikon (both Switzerland). With effect from 28 February 2011, the address ... De Patrizi confirmed as chairman of Fercargo Giacomo Di Patrizi, the CEO of rail operator Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana (CFI), was confirmed as chairman of Fercargo, the Italian association of private rail companies that was... MAN: market leader again in Brazil The MAN production plant in Resende (Brazil) built around 68,000 truck and bus chassis last year. That was 45,500 vehicles, or 50% more, than in 2009 and represents a new productio...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Marad awards ship management contracts for eleven NRDF/RRF vessels Transocean orders two jack-up rigs at Keppel FELS ABS to form software JV with Herbert Engineering Corporation Vigor Industrial completes acquisition of Todd Shipyards Pasha Hawaii orders second RO/RO at VT Halter Marine Jacob Stolt-Nielsen: Hang the pirates PGS goes to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for next-generation Ramforms

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
ICTSI Oregon now operating Port of Portland's Terminal 6 NewLead Holdings charters pair of products tankers Port of Camas-Washougal adds new boat ramp ticket machine NOL Group reports profits soar during 2010 MarAd taps three firms to operate reserve fleet ships

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Ex-Iranian boxship finds charterer MSC agrees two-year charter at $38,000 daily for Fourth Ocean as market races ahead Opec crude output surge to sustainrate rises for VLCCs Middle East to Asia carriers set for boostas Chinese oil demand continues to rise Buoyant panamaxes push up Baltic Dry Index The Baltic Dry Index rose 35 points todau to 1,271, as panamax rates in both the Atlantic and Pacific trading regions improved further Seaspan poised to order after winning boxship design fight Owner seeking further price cuts from yards before finally committing to 10,000 teu orders Military under fire for pirate releases Lack of political will rather than legal framework to blame, says Intertanko Lack of political will is reason for pirates release The excuse that international law requires pirates to be caught in the act of an attack as a condition for prosecution has no basis in international law A generation of shipping socialists say 'dugnad' Norwegian industry knows where to find its enthusiasm, innovation and optimism We should flock to the aid of Chirp The UK's Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme plays an important role. If its government funding is cut, the industry should chip in to save it Brussels eyes all-out assault on shipping Alarm raised over possible references to unlimited liability and manning directive in commission White Paper on transport to be published in March Demand is key issue for post-panamax fleet's future deployment Will a rise in the use of post-panamaxes absorb the arrival of newbuilds? Tanker owners strike right note for investors' cash Despite a gloomy outlook for mainstream crude tanker markets, companies have found it easy to raise funds Chinese GDP overtakes Japan but with a pay-off in trade Eagle Bulk at risk from unpaid charter hire Company cannot afford to have charter hire remain unpaid for the 13 supramax vessels on charter to Korea Line Hurtigruten posts $3.7m profit in 2010 Returns first profit since its launch in 2006 and sees promising results from cruise division Maersk Tankers in management reshuffle Henrik Ramskov promoted to chief operating officer to replace Kristian Morch Logent wins Gothenburg car terminal contract Logistics company secures 10-year contract to operate terminal Maersk takes advantage of Indian export boom To launch new east-west route between Indian subcontinent and Europe CSAV expands South America-Europe network To launch new weekly Latin American west coast feeder service Dover faces tariff rise probe Formal inquiry to be held into objections by P&O Ferries and Norfolkline Car transport demand helps lift Wilh Wilhemsen profit Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding income in 12 months ending December 31 totalled $2.8bn NOL posts $461m profit in 2010 Returns to profit in 2010 compared with $741m loss in 2009 Maersk Alabama pirate to be sentenced today New York court to sentence Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse who pleaded guilty Dahlman Rose bolsters oilfield services unit Appoints James Crandell to become managing director and global head of oilfield services research NewLead inks charter deals for panamax pair Long-term charters will take two of its youngest vessels off the spot market Speak out on piracy The shipping industry needs to go on the offensive in highlighting the issue of piracy Question of cash TBS International's management has highlighted its commitment to the company by digging deep into its own pocket Transpacific box spot rates slide Rates now slightly below corresponding 2010 levels

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
LA-LB box imports jump BOX IMPORTS at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are continuing to grow in the new year Suez revenues fall 1.6% SUEZ Canal revenues slipped 1.6% to $416.6M in January, from $423.4M in December, IHS Global Insight reported today Japan, India sign trade deal JAPAN and India have signed an agreement that is expected to lead to a "significant boost" in trade between the two countries, IHS Global Insight reported today Farstad profits plummet NORWAY'S Farstad Shipping today reported a dramatic fall in annual profits for 2010 after its fourth-quarter earnings fell to a small fraction of those recorded a year earlier Solutions helps pick next-generation ship THIS YEAR'S Nor-Shipping in Oslo will feature two new awards that shine the spotlight on excellence on ship design, shipbuilding and equipment US awards ship management contracts THREE US ship management companies have been awarded a total $77.36M in contracts to crew and maintain 10 reserve fleet vessels for MarAd Seadrill offshoot places 25% of new shares SEADRILL today placed 250M new shares with investors, a quarter of the 1Bn shares it intends to issue before its demerger Baltic states agree on LNG terminal LITHUANIA, Latvia and Estonia plan to seek EU funding for a joint LNG import project, IHS World Markets Energy reported today IPIC gobbles up CEPSA SPAIN'S markets commission CNMV said today the UAE investment fund IPIC has taken over the vehicle fuel and bunkering company CEPSA Capesize bunkering pushes up rates BROKERS in Singapore have told Fairplay that pricier bunkers have encouraged Capesize owners to refuel ships in the city-state before deciding whether to seek business in Australia or Brazil Wilh. Wilhelmsen gained at 2010's end NORWAY'S vehicle carrier and auto logistics group Wilh. Wilhelmsen said today it had net profits of $102.4M in the last quarter of 2010, from $71.4M in that period of 2009 Guangzhou shares rise on deal SHARES of China's government-owned Guangzhou Shipyard rose today after it said it would increase its stake in a related company Keppel shares surge on orders AS KEPPEL Corp's orderbook grows, so does the Singapore company's stock price STX OSV sees oil demand boost STX OSV told Fairplay today that rising oil demand is expected to drive new orders this year Oz cyclone threat intensifies THE CYCLONE risk for northern Australia has increased, with a new storm off the northwest joining the upgraded Cyclone Carlos in threatening the region.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Q&A: Touring the Panama Canal Expansion Project In this podcast, Senior Editor of Trans-Atlantic Peter T. Leach talks with Managing Editor Dana L. Brundage on location from... Cleveland Drops Trucks for Passenger Ferry The Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority is shifting its plans from a freight-focused ferry service across Lake Erie to Canada to focus... Maersk Alabama Pirate Sentenced to 34 Years The sole surviving member of the Somali pirate crew who hijacked the U.S.-flag Maersk Alabama in 2009 was sentenced Wednesday... FMC Approves Tariff Exemption for NVOs The Federal Maritime approved rules Wednesday that would exempt non-vessel-operating common carriers from the legal requirement to use published tariffs... Poultry Export Volume Falls as Value Rises U.S. poultry exports declined 4.4 percent in volume but increased 0.2 percent in value last year despite trade frictions with... FMCSA Extends Trucker HOS Comment Period The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will take comments on its proposed truck driver hours of service rules until March... Mica 'Deeply Disappointed' at Fla. Ending Rail Project Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he is "deeply disappointed" at Wednesday's decision... Fla. Governor Seeks Dredging, Highway Funds Over Rail Florida Gov. Rick Scott submitted a list of major freight-related port and highway project needs to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood... Pasha Orders Car-Truck Carrier for Hawaii Trade Pasha Hawaii contracted with VT Halter Marine in Pascagoula, Miss., for construction of a second pure car/truck carrier for use... Container Rate Index Dips for First Time in Year Spot rates on a key trans-Pacific container route fell 2.4 percent last week from a year earlier - the first... Truckload Rates Seen Rising 5 to 10 Percent Truckload carriers are seeking rate hikes ranging from 5 to 10 percent as annual contracts come up for renewal, Wall... LaHood Says Other States in Line for Fla. Rail Money Plenty of other states will want the passenger rail money that Florida's governor rejected, said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, while... NY-NJ Port Urges Support for Dredging Funds The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's top officer urged Congress to support President Obama's budget proposal to... US Steel Exports Grew 29.3 Percent in 2010 U.S. steel exports jumped 29.3 percent to 12 million tons last year despite a 0.1 percent dip in December volume,... DP World's Cochin Terminal Stands Idle Trade moving through India's Port of Cochin is at a complete standstill as the planned transfer of container activity from... Wilh. Wilhelmsen Boosts Profit 13.5 Percent Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding boosted earnings 13.5 percent in 2010 from the previous year, driven by strong growth in auto... United Arab Shipping Inks $302 Million Ship Loan United Arab Shipping Company finalized a $302 million loan facility to finance the acquisition of three remaining container vessels of... England Logistics Buys TMS Technologies England Logistics acquired TMS Technologies of Alma, Mich., giving the subsidiary of trucking giant C.R. England access to new logistics... Savannah Container Volume Grows 5 Percent in January Container traffic through Savannah posted a year-to-year gain of 5 percent in January while the port's intermodal rail traffic posted... Fla. Governor Kills Major High-Speed Rail Project Florida Gov. Rick Scott is rejecting the Obama administration's grants for a major high-speed rail project between Tampa and Orlando,... STB Proposes Big Cut in Shipper Complaint Fees The Surface Transportation Board wants to make it cheaper for frustrated rail shippers to file formal complaints over rates and... Industrial Production Dipped in January U.S. industrial production fell 0.1 percent in January as a weather-related decline in utility output offset a continued upswing in... DB Schenker Opens Hub in Leipzig for BMW DB Schenker is setting up a logistics center in Leipzig, Germany, to supply auto components to BMW car plants in... ANA Carries 29 Percent More International Cargo Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume increased for the 16th consecutive month in December on a year-on-year... NOL Posts $461 Million Profit for 2010 APL's parent company reported fourth quarter net earnings of $177 million, reversing last year's losses and pushing 2010 net profit... MSC Raises US Outbound Rates to Asia Mediterranean Shipping Co. announced new rate increases for U.S. export cargo to Asia on Tuesday, the latest in a series...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
MSC moves into top position Maersk/Safmarine to start Europe East India service City Deep container moves affected by SA truck dispute Eurozone growth stutters Chamber warns on 'major impact' of piracy

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Social network for seafarers Website offers social forum for seafarers and visually enticing image bank for owners on the lookout for eastern European job seekers. Somali pirate sentenced FBI says 34-year prison term for Maersk Alabama hijacker sends clear message that pirates are not beyond reach of US justice. Sevan fined by Oslo bourse Offshore owner slapped on the wrist after failing to report timely update about FPSO equipment failure. Dahlman seals new hire US investment bank bets on future of oilfield services sector as it poaches James Crandell from Barclays. Danish ferry dented in gales Thor Sydfyen temporarily out of service after hitting the side at Fynshav pa Als. Omega sells JV stake George Kassiotis-led Greek tanker owner sells off part of stake in Glencore joint venture to fund new ships. Polarcus lands project Rolf Ronningen-led seismic syndicate scores two-month contract for newbuilding bankrolled by market raid. Shanghai founds fund Chinese city aims to raise $7.6bn to invest in shipyards and ports throught to 2020. Sick crewman saved Seafarer suffering severe chest and stomach pain taken from Pacific Duchess off India. Solstad mulls bond blitz Oslo-listed offshore owner looks to tap Norwegian bond market as it races to refinance debt. 'No big drama' for Farstad Fall in Norwegian owner's operating profit comes as no surprise to the market. MHI snares $1bn order Petroleum Geo-Services turns to Japanese yard with potential four ship seismic deal. NewLead twins fixed Nasdaq-listed owner reveals long-term deals for a pair of products tankers at growing rates. NOL shatters bets Singapore-listed container line powers past forecasts in Q4 but it is not getting carried away by the revival.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Bisignani pleads for third Hong Kong runway The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday called on Hong Kong authorities to move forward with plans for a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport. "Hong Kong outperforms its population size on the world stage because of its... OOCL rejoins Hapag-Lloyd transatlantic shuttle Hong Kong-based liner carrier OOCL said Tuesday it will rejoin as a slot buyer a Hapag-Lloyd-operated transatlantic service due to restart March 13. The German line said Monday it isstarting its ASE service again, with an added call at Hamburg . Th... Japan Big 3 add Quetzal to Asia/South America An Asia-West Coast South America service operated by Japan's Big 3 liner carriers is being amended to include a call at the Central American port of Puerto Quetzal, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The ALEX 2/ANDES-2 service is... Maersk starts India/Europe service Maersk Line and subsidiary Safmarine will start a service linking the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and northern Europe in March. The ICON service will operate with seven 3,400-TEU vessels with a port rotation of Chennai, Colombo, Salalah, Zeeb... CKYH to start Asia loops in spring CKYH Alliance carriers are due to introduce two strings from Asia in April and May, according to the maritime news serviceAlphaliner.One will be a sixth Asia/northern Europe loop, NE-6, to be operated with nine post-Panamax vessels with a rotation ... MSC raising U.S. export rates to Asia The Swiss liner carrier MSC said Tuesday it is increasing rates on U.S. export shipments to Asia. The increase, $100 per TEU for dry cargo and $150 for reefer cargo, is applicable to all U.S. origins and all Asian destinations from March 15.... UASC secures financing for mega ship order Liner carrier United Arab Shipping Co. said Tuesday it has secured $302 million term loan facility to finance the acquisition of three 13,100 TEU vessels. The vessels are the remaining three out of an order of nine such vessels, which the carrier c... APL nets nearly $500 million in 2010 Liner carrier APL reported $490 million in operating profits in 2010, a year after it lost $698 million, APL's parent company NOL said Wednesday. APL's revenue rose 47 percent in 2010 to $8.3 billion, aided by "higher volumes of cargo transported ... Rebound continues Work starts on Long Beach Middle Harbor projectLong Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners this week approved a $123 million dredging and wharf building contract that officially starts construction of the landmark Middle Harbor Redevelopment Project, ... Demand, rate increases drive turnaround

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Reseach vessel order to Rauma shipyard The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources of the Republic of Namibia has ordered a fisheries research vessel from STX Finland Oy for delivery in spring 2012. The contract has Start of St Petersburg'Stockholm ferry service in late March St. Peter Line starts up their ferry service between St. Petersburg and Stockholm with the Princess Anastacia (ex Olympia) on March 31, 2010. There will be two sailings a week Tallink largest in Tallinn During 2010 Tallink counted for 61 per cent of the seaborne passengers travelling through the port of Tallinn. Tallink operates two services from Tallinn, one to Helsinki and one to Lisco Gloria to be broken up in Klaipeda On February 16, 2011 DFDS Seaways' badly damaged ro-pax vessel Lisco Gloria leaves Odense under tow for her last voyage to be broken up at Klaipeda by BLRT Grupp's Logent takes over Gothenburg car terminal The Swedish logistics company Logent takes over the car terminal at Port of Gothenburg, the concession agreement runs over a period of ten years. "Logent is an innovative, rapidly growing

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Fujairah bunker market softens Product avails remain tight in Cape Town. IFO prices steady in Rotterdam and Hamburg In Hamburg, supplier short on low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) products for prompt delivery. Fuel oil duty to rise Russian tariffs on crude oil exports at two-year high. NOL highlights slow steaming as profits grow But rising bunker prices will 'weigh on' future operating costs. Fuel oil cargo sold at $8-9 premium Traders say high premium is 'in line' with recent transactions in the 'tightly supplied' East Asian market. FAL Oil resumes 'normal bunkering' at UAE ports Bunkering ops at Khor Fakkan resume on Wednesday after more than a month's suspension. Bunker prices fall at major ports Demand at key Asian ports mostly below average on Wednesday. WFS sues Korea Line for unpaid bunkers Files complaint against the troubled shipping firm for $980,597 in unpaid bunkers and services provided to two vessels. South China's February fuel oil imports fall 13% Mostly due to ample stocks brought over from January and sluggish demand, says local importer. Tight bunker supplies 'finally ease' in Hong Kong Replenishment cargo arrives at the port; another is expected later this week. Singapore shipping firm to implement bunker recovery scheme Scheme to be implemented due to rising bunker prices, says Sea Consortium Pte Ltd. KPI Bridge Oil moves New York offices KPI has moved its New York offices to 'accommodate further expansion.' 'Off spec' fuel blamed for tanker engine failure Ministry called the vessel, which was carrying 307,000 barrels of heavy fuel, a 'serious' threat to the protected waters.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

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

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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