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BRIEFS

February 28, 2011

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*Shipping News* Oversupply of vessels a drag on Baltic index The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index .BADI , which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned barely positive on Friday, although sentiment was expected to remain weak due to a glut of vessels. Hainan banks on yachting industry to boost tourism Officials in China's southernmost island province of Hainan are hoping a fledgeling yachting industry would give the famed tourism destination the edge to draw wealthy tourists from home and broad.

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CMA CGM back in black with US$1.6 billion net profit in 2010 Horizon fined US$45 million for Puerto Ricon antitrust violations Damco pre-tax 2010 profit up 88pc to US$85 million Damco's top money men quit over stated financial results Hapag-Lloyd looks to find 'anchor investor' with April IPO North China's Erenhot moves over 1 million tonnes in 2010 Xiamen fruit imports from Taiwan up 40pc in 2010 Provincial Pearl River expressway pass to be general issue MISC profit increases three fold while revenue declines 10pc After poor 2010, Tacoma's December and January volumes rise Opening of Charter Link Guangzhou office March 1 GAC India launches Console service to speed India-China trade Container shipping volumes to rise 10pc in 2011: SeaAxis Air India denies US charges of air cargo price fixing Halifax airport to extend runway to handle larger cargo planes East Coast Air Charter offers web-based auction system

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BP-RIL mulls LNG imports from global blocks GE Shipping takes delivery of Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier INSA's points for consideration/redressal in Budget 2011-12 OOCL's to join EPIC service SCI's worldwide agents' meet from today Jaigarh port skilfully handles coated steel pipes Port Pipavav registers best-ever results in 2010 Summit to focus on billion dollar Arab seaport developments Mixed reaction to Railway Budget 2011-12 Ceiling on yarn exports revoked Commerce Ministry calls for larger Plan outlay of Rs 2,000 cr. Govt permits duty-free milk powder imports Govt to free diesel prices after dip in inflation Indian cos in Middle East eyeing safer locations Indian firms setting up units in Oman free zone NMDC to jack up iron ore export prices by 17-20 pc Pawar favours exports of wheat, rice & sugar soon Promoters with 1,000 hectares to get SEZ nod SPV mooted to attract outlay for grain storage World Bank projects 8.5-9 pc growth for India DP World set to participate in event G20 Ministers' meet to discuss volatile oil prices Global economic climate reaches four-year high, ICC/Ifo survey reveals Indians likely to get 20,000 UK visas each year Obama urges US industry to pursue India & China's middle class

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Ceva appoints Juan José Yabar as Iberia contract logistics director Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has appointed Juan Jose Yabar as its new contract logistics operations director for Spain and Portugal. Yabar has ... SDV names new commercial team members SDV recently strengthened its commercial management teams in China, the USA, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and at company headquarters in Paris, in order to accelerate its d... Group 7 publishes sales figures for first time The German service provider Group 7, headquartered in Schwaig near Munich, published its sales figures for the first time recently, on the fifth anniversary of its founding. The lo... DB Schenker headquarters moving to Frankfurt in 2013 DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of Deutsche Bahn, is moving to new headquarters in the Alpha Rotex building near the airport in Frankfurt am Main in 2013. DB Sche... Logwin expanding fashion logistics facilities in Vietnam Logwin, a leading provider of global logistics services, is well positioned to benefit from a sustained export boom in Vietnam, driven by growing garment manufacturing and a dramat... Geis takes over Czech air and sea freight specialist The Geis Group, a global full-service logistics provider based in Bad Neustadt (Germany), took over the Czech logistics services provider Machspeed on 1 January. Company founder Jo... Emirates to honour Kuwaiti national day with A380 flight Kuwait is celebrating its 50th national day today and to mark the event, Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 service to Kuwait national airport tomorrow (26 February). The ... Hainan Airlines increasing domestic services China's Hainan Airlines launched a daily Hefei-Xiamen service today. The airline is additionally increasing its Hefei-Taiyuan links from two to seven a week. Transalpine service between Turin and Lyon to be discontinued The Italian state railway Ferrovia della Stato (FS) wants to discontinue its transalpine railfreight service Autostrada Ferroviaria Alpina, which links Turin and Lyon. The connecti... Largest tanker ever built in Turkey finished The building of the "Diamond-T", the largest tanker ever built in Turkey, was finished in Kocaeli/Izmit recently. The 25,000 dwt chemical freighter, 169 m long and 25 m w... Bayernhafen group improves throughput The Bayernhafen group is now benefiting from infrastructure investments made during the economic downturn. Throughput at its six locations in Aschaffenburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Rot... Grimaldi's "Grande Costa d'Avorio" launched The launch of the latest newbuilding to enter the fleet of the Naples-based Italian shipping line Grimaldi Compagnia di Navigazione took place at the Uljanik Shipyard in Pula (Croa... Rail Cargo Hungaria signs huge long-term contract Rail Cargo Hungaria has signed a new long-term contract with ISD Dunaferr, one of its biggest partners, as well as the latter's subsidiary ISD Portolan. Rail Cargo Hungaria said th... New online platform for transport tenders A new online platform called transportis.eu enables companies to send tenders for one-off or regular transport jobs in all of Europe to 70,000 vetted transport enterprises. The Pol... Lowest accident rate in aviation history The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has published the aviation safety performance for 2010, showing that the year's accident rate for western-built jet aircraft was ... South Africa to introduce telematics solution for freeways The South African national road agency is set to introduce a EUR 85 million intelligent telematics transportation solution for freeways. The focus of the system is to reduce delays...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Northrop Grumman says HHI planning bond issue Rowan again eyes LeTourneau spin-off Petition seeks to change how USCG handles foreign rebuild determinations "Monkey business" with magic pipe costs Cardiff Marine $2.4 million

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Horizon Lines makes plea deal over Puerto Rico violations Boeing nets Air Force nod for refueling tanker contract Winter storms hit weekly rail freight numbers Port of Bellingham seeking public input on access plan AAPA letter ask Senators to remove Port Security Grant cuts

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Improved fortunes foretell UAE rebound Dubai's financial woes could be behind them thanks to a buoyant maritime sector and brisk business Shipowners split as lines prepare for new box era Business strategies will need to be reassessed when 18,000 teu vessels reshape container trades Cyclone blow to owners on charter contracts Capesize operators are idling ships or ballasting to the Atlantic basin New starts for heavy hitters United Arab Shipping Co and Gulf Nav UASC has secured favourable financing for the final three vessels of nine that it purchased at the height of the boom Vale ore shipments top 254m tonnes Brazilian miner to expand output to 522m by 2015 as it cut exports to China as European demand recovers Libyan aframax rates soar as owners demand premium Cross-Med rates witness major turnaround as disruption cuts available aframaxes in region True scale of box lines' losses revealed New analysis shows carriers on average lost $229 on each teu they carried in 2009 Owners warned to rein in on boxship ordering Container industry has a history of 'building itself into trouble' Private equity fit Container leasing companies are enjoying a comparative Golden Age and proving a perfect fit for private equity Carlyle eyes 15% stake in Qube Move could prompt further round of consolidation in Australian port scene Taking the right risks Box lines should not get carried away with their latest profit figures RBS makes $3bn lending pledge to shipping No change to bank's underlying strategy as shipping boss says sector 'is a successful business for RBS' Overcapacity is dead, says NOL's Widdows Recent spate of orders not enough as squeeze on ships predicted by 2013 Bank of America Merrill Lynch eyes box sector investments Successful sale of container lessor to private equity buyers is evidence of confidence in segment Korea Line slapped with new US lawsuit Action comes as World Fuel Services increases existing claim Offen warns of over-ordering dangers Claus Peter Offen urges caution as German owners struggle to raise finance from KG funds KG funds hit by Korea Line's woes Demise has created wider problems for owners looking to place bulk carriers in the KG market Malta ferries join Libya evacuation efforts Shipping agents in Malta rush to charter tonnage on behalf of foreign governments Singamas boss warns box shortages will return in April Dearth of containers could reach into 2010 says S.S. Teo CMA CGM posts record profit of $1.6bn Box line predicts return to normalised profitability levels in 2011 World Fuel Services profit beats Wall Street forecasts Posts net profit of $146.87m for 2010 Toll eyes growth despite challenging outlook Sees half year revenues jump 28% to $4.26bn Horizon Lines stock in tatters after $45m price-fixing bombshell Chuck Raymond to depart as liner company seeks debt relief Globus posts $6m profit in 2010 Dry bulk owner swings to profit from 2009 loss of $10.1m Port of Tauranga posts 23% profit increase Results boosted by rise in trade volume and revenue from newly acquired company MISC profit hits $783m Gain from listing of its marine engineering division helps propel group's profit UK warship deployed on Libya duty HMS York sailing towards Eastern Mediterranean to aid evacuation

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Rebels take Libyan port EASTERN Libya's key port of Brega and its oil terminal reportedly fell today to rebels fighting to oust Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi Brazil OKs huge yard BRAZIL has granted licences to two companies tied to EBX to build Latin America's largest shipyard at Acu's port in Rio de Janeiro state US port security loss seen in cuts A PROPOSAL in Congress to slash $200M off the Homeland Security Department's budget could increase security risks at US ports, shipping officials warned today Polish yard layoff scheme reported A THIRD of those working at Poland's Gryfia ship repair yard in Szczecin will reportedly be laid off under a newly implemented restructuring Beluga denies majority shuffle GERMAN shipowner Beluga has denied a report that US investor Oaktree Capital Management is increasing its stake in the group to more than 50% Dockwise profits halved DOCKWISE, the Dutch heavy-lift vessel operator listed in Oslo, reported profits in the final quarter of the year, against losses in the quarter a year earlier Gunvor reports rises GUNVOR, the Geneva-based oil trader controlled by Russia's Gennady Timchenko, has said oil cargo volumes rose in 2010 to 104M tonnes, up 11% on 2009, while turnover jumped 22% to $65Bn Claro leaves CSAV on a rising tide CSAV IS losing its president just as the Chilean box line unveiled record revenues and volumes for 2010 CMA CGM returns to profits CMA CGM today said it is looking to expand, after turning around 2009's big losses into record profits last year Heat rises on US truck port bill A BILL introduced in California would place unions in control of independent intermodal box haulers at ports Horizon guilty of price fixing JONES Act carrier Horizon Lines today agreed to pay a $45M criminal fine for fixing prices in the Puerto Rico box trade, while two of its top executives face potential prosecution Vinashin-Lion deal reportedly revoked VIETNAM has reportedly decided to revoke a $9.8Bn licence for a steel project involving its shipbuilder Vinashin and Malaysia's Lion Repsol profits nearly triple SPAIN'S Repsol today said its net profits almost tripled last year from 2009, largely because of the sale of its stake in a Brazilian affiliate to China's Sinopec MISC unveils 724% jump in quarter profits MALAYSIA'S flagship carrier MISC has announced gross profits of 1.58Bn ringgit ($517.4M) for the three months ended 31 December Seoul charges pirate suspects SOUTH Korean prosecutors have reportedly charged five pirate suspects with attempted murder in the hijacking of a ship in January

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Three Carriers Start New Asia-Brazil Loop CSAV, CMA CGM and China Shipping Container Lines will pool vessels in a new service starting in April between Asia... Forwarding Rebound Gives Geodis $48 Million Profit French logistics operator Geodis turned a $48.3 million operating profit in 2010, recovering from a loss the year before on... CP Signs Performance Agreement with Port of Montreal Canadian Pacific and the Montreal Port Authority on Friday signed a collaborative agreement that sets standards for performance and productivity... LaHood Gives Florida Another Week on Rail Plan Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he is giving Florida Gov. Rick Scott more time to consider a new plan to... Ports Join Business Environmental Group Port authorities in Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia are joining the Coalition for Responsible Transportation, giving the group representing business... Port Association Warns of Risk from Security Budget Cuts Proposed cuts in the port security grant program this year could leave some port areas at risk, said the American... IANA's Casey On Intermodal's Value in Freight Moves (Video) Joni Casey, president and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), says that traffic benefits from an exemption... Truckers Call on Obama to Tap Offshore Oil The American Trucking Associations urged the White House to tap domestic energy sources, such as offshore oil deposits, as rising... Pisani & Roll's Michael Roll (Video) Michael Roll, a partner in the law firm Pisani & Roll who specializes in global trade and customs law, discusses... Dockwise Revenue, Earnings Fall in 2010 Dockwise reported lower revenue and earnings for 2010 but forecast a rebound in 2011 as higher crude prices boost demand... GDP Growth Slowed to 2.8 Percent in Fourth Quarter U.S. economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 2.8 percent in last year's fourth quarter, largely because of reduced... USPS Seeks Parcel Pricing Freedom The U.S. Postal Service is seeking freedom to price its parcel services outside existing rate regulation, saying it needs the... Obama Taps BNSF's Rose, Shippers for Jobs Council President Obama this week named BNSF Railways' Chairman and CEO Matthew K. Rose to his Council on Jobs and Competitiveness,... Fla. Governor Again Rejects High-Speed Rail Project For the second time, Florida Gov. Rick Scott rejected plans to build the nation's first truly high-speed passenger rail line,... Shifting Tides It's fair to say at this point that South Carolina's objections to the Georgia Ports Authority's plan to deepen the... Carmack's Broken Model? Q: Isn't it time to scrap the antediluvian Carmack regime of motor and rail carrier liability for cargo and replace... Finding the 'What-If' Questions Supply chain risks can be categorized into five groups: operational, social, natural, economy and political/legal, according to Patthira Siriwan, senior... Finding The Supply Chain's'Known 'Unknowns Recessions, floods, strikes, export restrictions, quality control, commodity shortages and product complexity ' supply chain risk comes in all shapes... Two Markets Anyone hoping this would be a year of clarity in shipping demand must be sorely disappointed by initial reports from... Equity Groups Buy Container Lessor Triton Two private equity groups have acquired a controlling interest in the world's largest owner-lessor of marine containers Triton Container International. ... Paranagua Receives Largest Ship Call The TCP Paranagua Container Terminal received a call this week by the Maipo, the largest vessel ever to call at... Merged BA-Iberia Boosts Cargo Revenue International Consolidated Airlines Group, formed from the merger of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, boosted cargo revenue more than 28... Alleged Terrorist Caught Using Domestic Truck Shipments U.S. authorities say a Saudi national arrested in Texas for allegedly plotting terror attacks was caught shipping explosive chemicals through... CMA CGM Swings to Profit CMA CGM swung to a net profit of $1.63 billion in 2010, from a year earlier loss of $1.4 billion,...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
APM T's Fejfer: 'its about people and places' Liner nightmare: fuel costs rocket US economy growing 'at a good clip' Venture capitalists secure Triton Container Valdes quits CSAV

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Vale scraps sisters Bunkers sweeten $20m demolition deal forged by diversified Brazilian miner and mystery buyer, brokers say. Trico sheds offshore duo Bankrupt US offshore owner cashes in on $2.3m sale of ageing anchor-handlers. ECO sips high-test Edison Chouest Offshore's Brazilian shipyard shifts into high gear as local fleet tops 40. KLC burns Cosmoship Greek shipowner joins World Fuel Services in pricey US action as Korea Line saga intensifies. Subsea payday Oslo-listed offshore outfit rakes in $60m from subsea deal with Centrica Energy. CGG plots data regime French seismic giant tosses arctic acquisition vessels into joint venture with Moscow heavyweight. HMM aims to beat record Korean owner targets even bigger profit and revenue in 2011 after best-ever 2010. Sveaas still chasing Ispat Christen Sveaas-led Western Bulk may face off against Ispat in court once again as Indian charterer refuses to cough up. Spar sells ferry service Danish owner offloads passengership Jeppe to Ventrafiken of Sweden. Saade back in the money Jacques Saade-led liner giant CMA CGM reports "record results" last year as rates and volumes soar. 'Don't swamp the market' Samudera says container sector is in a "fluid position" amid fears capacity may drown out demand growth. Dockwise takes a hit Dutch heavy-lift owner sees 2010 profit dive, but remains optimistic for 2011.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Grand Alliance drops Shekou on Asia/Europe link Grand Alliance carriers Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and NYK Line are omitting a call at Shekou on their Loop B service between the Pacific Northwest, Asia and Europe, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The service already called South Chin... Yildirim: Offered Hapag-Lloyd stake first The head of the Turkish conglomerate that''s taken a stake in French shipping line CMA CGM said Thursday the company had been offered a stake in German container line Hapag-Lloyd, according to a report by the maritime news outletTradewinds.Yildirim... CMA CGM nets $1.3 billion in 2010 French liner carrier CMA CGM had operating profits of $2.5 billion in 2010 after losing $667 million in 2009, according to a financial update the line issued Friday. The privately held carrier issues details about its financial position annually, ... Container lessors buying more boxes Container leasing companies say they expect another good year in 2011, expecting container-shipping companies to rely more heavily on them for equipment. Textainer, which said it is the world's-largest lessor of intermodal containers based on fle... Horizon to pay $45 million fine, Raymond retiring The U.S. Justice Department said Horizon Lines LLC has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $45 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices for shipping freight between the continental United States and Puerto Rico. Horizon als... NYK hikes transatlantic rates NYK Line said this week it will raise transatlantic rates from April 1. The increases will be $200 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container for dry or reefer shipments in both directions.... Maersk drops New York, Japan calls on TP loop Maersk Line has amended the rotation of its TP7 transpacific service by dropping calls in New York and Japan, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The revised rotation, as of Feb. 28, will be Kaohsiung, Yantian, Hong Kong, Shanghai... Rates going up NYK hikes transatlantic ratesNYK Line said this week it will raise transatlantic rates from April 1. Maersk raises Asia/Latin America ratesMaersk Line said it will raise rates on shipments from Asia to Central America and the Caribbean beginning Ap... Strong growth in all markets CMA CGM nets $1.3 billion in 2010French liner carrier CMA CGM had operating profits of $2.5 billion in 2010 after losing $667 million in 2009, according to a financial update the line issued Friday. Yildirim: Offered Hapag-Lloyd stake first... March Feature

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
South Korea enters green support business South Korea has decided to follow in Finland's footsteps and introduces a USD 267 million support for greener ships to the county's ship yards. Two thirds of the money will Blue Star Line' largest unit in service Blue Star Line A/S', Fåborg, largest vessel now has entered into service. The anchorhandler Blue Alfa, which was purchased from the Italian operator Augustea Offshore, has been refitted at

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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
Bunker prices uncertain as week ends Crude futures head higher, markets focused on situation on Libya. Matson hikes fuel surcharge to 35% The changes will take effect March 27. OOCL increases bunker surcharges According to OOCL, the changes reflect the "increased fuel prices." Whitaker Tankers install maintenance system on new barge The MPM system issues lists of maintenance due on a particular vessel, giving user a choice of how far to look ahead when including maintenance in the list. Seaspan in negotiations for fuel-efficient vessels Gerry Wang calls on shipyards and naval architects to develop new container ship designs that improve operating efficiency. KPI Bridge Oil appoints bunker trader for London office Nektheden has more than 4 years experience in the industry. IFO prices fall in Fujairah Huge jump in Cape Town prices where supply is reported to be tight. Bunker prices retreat in Rotterdam and Hamburg Buyers seen holding out for lower prices in northern Europe. Clean fuel demand set to boost storage activity Consulting firm says there is a 'growing deficit' in middle distillates required for ECA operations. Major oil trader sees benefit from volatile markets Margins narrowed in 2010, expecting more price volatility and better margins in 2011. Week ends with bunker prices largely down at key ports Supplies not an issue at major ports in Asia. Wilhelmsen to provide bunkering support to Australian gas project To handle coordination of ships services including bunkering for the dredging crew's accommodation vessel the MS Finnmarken. Singapore fuel oil stocks at 8-week high Arbitrage volumes from the West in March expected to be heavy at 3.5-3.6 million mt. Spill from grounded vessel smaller than initially feared Grounded ship involved in Norwegian bunker spill 'secured', says NCA. Colombo sees IFO supply squeeze on cargo delays Lanka IOC and Lanka Maritime Services offering only limited quantities this week.

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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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