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BRIEFS

February 17, 2012

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*Shipping News* Tanker fleet set to grow 6%, rates seen staying low The supply of crude oil tankers is expected to grow by 6 per cent this year and daily rates are seen staying low due to oversupply and slack demand, shipping industry association Bimco said on Wednesday. 25-year-low charter rates put squeeze on ship owners Companies hiring ships to haul coal and other raw materials are adding to financial pressure on vessel owners by taking advantage of the lowest charter costs in a quarter of a century, according to Precious Shipping pcl.

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HK down 6pc in January to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.2pc CSAV suffers loss of US$1.24 billion in 2011, $380 million in last quarter US import cargo volume to fall 6.8pc in February, but upturn signalled Ron Widdows to become new CEO of Hamburg's Rickmers Group from April Chongqing container volume increases 7.6pc in January to 60,400 TEU Eastbound transpacific container capacity continue to hold steady EU bans business with Tidewater, Iran's big container terminal operator IMB: Steer clear of Nigerian coast, 2 shot dead trying to reach citadel Box ship captain, two crewmen charged with illegal weapons in Mombasa Parent company, major shareholders find Zim US$100 million bailout Port of Hamburg container volume up 14.2pc to 9 million TEU in 2011 Asian shippers voice 'deep dissatisfaction' over claims processing: poll CEVA expands LCL service lanes from Houston to Singapore EU carbon tax foes to meet in Moscow to fight emissions trading scheme FAA to formulate regulations governing use of drones in US airspace US Government Accountability chief doubts 100pc box screening possible

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Delta Conship honoured for service excellence APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer sees opportunity in India APSEZ awarded KPT's Tekra-Tuna dry bulk terminal Regulations in PPP important, JNP Dy Chairman tells conference SC quashes KoPT notification on Port limit extension Indian air cargo market set to soar in coming years DoS issues orders for 9.15 lakh t sugar exports Did sliding steer export growth?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Ansaldo STS awarded contract in UAE Spain-based Ansaldo STS has been awarded a contract by the Italo-Indian joint venture created by Saipem-Tecnimont-Dodsal for the system integration of the newly constructed Shah-Ha... Russian Railways' network moves 1.2 billion t Russian Railways reported that 105.5 million tons of freight was hauled in its network in December 2011, an increase of 5.2% compared to the same month in 2010. Freight turnover in... Cargoline defying hackers Cargoline has become the first general cargo alliance to implements the ISO/IEC 27001 information security system. The programme is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and should provide perma... Kögel expands service network in Denmark Kögel, one of the leading trailer manufacturers in Europe, has comprehensively expanded its service network in Denmark. Three additional service partners, namely KLC, Jysk Lastvog... Lan Cargo: promising start to 2012 Lan Airlines and its subsidiaries, one of the leading air carriers in Latin America, reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for January 2012 compared to January 2011. ... NIIT Technologies implements cargo management system at Vietnam's largest airport NIIT Technologies Ltd, a global IT solutions provider based in New Delhi, has successfully implemented its Cargo Operations Intelligent System2 (COSYS), a complete cargo management... duisport set new container handling record in 2011 Duisburg's Rhine ports noted a 10% increase in throughput to 125.6 million t in 2011 (2010: 114 million t). The German service provider duisport set a new record by lifting 64 mill... New vessel for Transbox/Rhinecontainer Transbox, a subsidiary of the Dutch shipping service provider Rhinecontainer BV, began to deploy the new 268 teu ship "FSaron" (135 m x 11.45 m) on the Rotterdam-Antwerp-... K Line - change of executive officers The Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) decided to change some of its executive officers at a recent board meeting. With effect from 1 July, the current ma... Severe cargo shrinkage at Hong Kong's AAT Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) reported that its January 2012 tonnage throughput amounted to 50,781 t, a drop of 16% compared with the same period last year. Exp... Logwin operating new spare parts warehouse for German car maker Logwin, an international logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), started operations at a new spare parts warehouse for the German car manufacturer BMW in aut... Gebrüder Weiss ventures into Georgian market The Austrian logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has opened for business in Tiflis (Georgia), with immediate effect. The global transport and logistics company has founded a ... Broekman Group develops steel solution for maritime transport users The Broekman Group has initiated a new business entity for the maritime industry and transport users in the steel and dry cargo sector. Broekman Chartering & Brokering now arra... New CEO of Rickmers Holding and Rickmers-Linie Jan B Steffens is set to step down from the positions of CEO of Rickmers Holding and CEO of Rickmers-Linie by 31 March 2012. He will continue to serve on the Rickmers Group advisor...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Hornbeck Offshore reports strong fourth quarter

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Port Tracker report predicts box moves will drop this month Titan nets Navy contract for salvage/engineering support Coast Guard marks opening of new North Bend, Or. facility Federal Maritime Commission releases EU exemption study TOP Ships trimming board to reduce company's expenses

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Loss of Qatar's LNG would have world-wide effects Countries importing liquefied natural gas are critically dependent on the stability of all exports, not just those that use the Strait of Hormuz Is STX OSV ripe for the picking? Singapore-listed shipbuilder could be a juicy acquisition, but who will pluck it? IHC Merwede eyes Jaya Holdings' shipyards Improving stock prices make it more likely that a Jaya stake will be sold The Baltic Dry what? Righting the shipping industry's Wikipedia wrongs Results are a mess of our own making Shipping can rise from the doldrums only if it learns from past mistakes Goldenport takes control of German feeder vessel Latest acquisition is well-priced, says Greek owner Jack-up drills test near-term highs Seadrill lands a clutch of fixtures at improved rates The strength of Hercules Offshore player concentrates on shallow-water drilling units Noble weighs spinning off jack-up rigs A spin-off, or another form of asset disposition, if timed right, would have the potential to bring in outsized amounts of cash Dry bulk owners should hold off ordering even if yards drop prices Safe Bulkers chief says newbuilding values will stay low for some time, so companies should order later in the downturn Congressional antitrust hearings could begin next month No plans in Europe to turn back the clock FMC study set to reignite box line antitrust debate Research shows US trades not disadvantaged by European Union regulatory reform Sitting on the fence FMC study offers ammunition to reformers and to their opponents Credit Suisse upgrades DP World from neutral to outperform Global port group's target share price raised by 18% to $14.7o Supramax owners hope for March market rebound Atlantic decline halts as Pacific rates grow on fewer ships Indian fishermen shot dead by Italian anti-piracy team Conflicting reports after tanker incident off Kerala Hajioannou says Vale transhipment hub does not make financial sense Safe Bulkers chief tells analysts that such a move would be positive for the capesize market Enrica Lexie guards and officers not immune from criminal or civil law Murder charges are possible, say legal sources LPG seaborne trade to top 100m tonnes in 2013 Butane and propane to lead growth, with VLGCs forecast to earn $1m a month in two years' time Product tankers drive Navios growth strategy Company pays dividend on profitable quarter but puts growth first Los Angeles posts record January volumes as Long Beach slips Chinese new year helps LA to notch up 5.8% rise to just under 699,000 teu, but hinders its neighbour Vale iron ore sales to Asia boost dry bulk tonne-mile demand China, Japan and South Korea account for 60% of Brazilian miner's ferrous sales in 2011 HMM sues Grand China over charter hire arrears in new US suit Box company targets parent company HNA in $19.7m claim SkySails sacks half its staff as wind propulsion fails to fly Hamburg firm has sold barely 10 kites Antwerp and Rotterdam beset by strikes Mega-hubs face disruption as pilots and dock workers attack Belgian and Dutch changes in national pension rules CSA unyielding in Vale ban Industry group to monitor movements of valemaxes and talk to Chinese ports and steel mills Marsh joins forces with Sami to release PMSC package Broker is first of four to receive private maritime security industry endorsement Robbery incidents up in Southeast and South Asia in January ReCAAP reports one attempted pirate attack Torm passes deadline on debt talks Ailing tanker company is looking for another extension on suspension of debt payments US box imports forecast to rise in first half of 2012 Industry estimates bullish on improved economic outlook

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Liner probe detects little harm REPEAL of the EU liner conference block exemption has had little if any impact on US box rates, concludes an FMC report released today CSAV attains capital goal CHILEAN liner CSAV today confirmed that it has completed its capital-raising programme and successfully hit its target of $1.2Bn Frangou keeps buying NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today announced quarterly profits and the acquisition of three more MR2 product tanker newbuildings BIMCO: despite caution, ship lending increased LENDERS have become more cautious on shipping finance, yet their top 20 actually increased such financing last year, BIMCO said today Algoma smiles times four ALGOMA Central's takeover last year of ships from long-time business partner Upper Lakes today sweetened Algoma's bottom line SCI net falls 40% HIGH SPENDING on operations and a drop in freight rates led to Shipping Corp of India today to post a 40% drop in net profits year on year AP's profits plummet CROATIA'S Atlantska Plovidba said today its net profits dropped 63% last year from 2010 results TORM predicts another renewal from banks TORM, the Danish product tanker and drybulk carrier operator, said today it expects another extension of a temporary agreement with its banks Vale shifts to transhipment BRAZILIAN iron-ore giant Vale has reported lower profits than expected and emphasised transhipment strategies for China deliveries US box imports seen growing, but slowly US BOX imports are expected to fall 6.8% in February, as forecasters continue to take a guarded outlook on 2012 growth Capesizes face slow recovery CAPESIZES in the Pacific began the week well, with Australian miners taking bulkers again, but brokers told Fairplay today owners playing catch-up are holding up recovery Pools prop up VLCCs BROKERS told Fairplay today that pooled VLCCs are helping to push freight rates up Europe presses for stricter ship fuel limits EUROPEAN Parliament members today pressed for even stricter limits on sulphur content in maritime fuel than mandated by the IMO Olympic labours to fix UK ferry berth crack URGENT repairs are being carried out on a ferry berth wall at Weymouth Harbour, a 2012 Olympic site, the English port told Fairplay today Adaro raises coal output MALAYSIAN bank CIMB expects Indonesia's second-biggest thermal coal producer Adaro Energy to increase output this year after it delivered a better year-on-year performance than expected for 2011

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
FDA Blocks More Orange Juice Imports Federal regulators are still squeezing orange juice imports, stopping shipments at the U.S. border or ports and testing samples for... Moody's Raises Swift Transportation Rating Moody's Investors Service boosted its outlook for Swift Transportation to positive from stable as the nation's largest truckload carrier rebuilds... Rhode Island Study Urges Maritime, Breakbulk Development A study by a Rhode Island legislative commission said development of auto import-export cargo, offshore wind farms, container feeder services... California 3PL Opens Charleston Transload Center Logistics provider Performance Team is opening a container transloading facility at the Port of Charleston to transload cargo from ocean... Central Freight Lines to Test Natural Gas Trucks Southwestern less-than-truckload carrier Central Freight Lines will test 15 natural gas-powered Class 8 Peterbilt tractors in Houston and Galveston, Texas.... EU Liner Conference Ban Didn't Hurt US Shippers, Study Says U.S. shippers have been relatively unaffected by the European Union's 2008 decision to outlaw liner conferences, according to a two-year... Transport Industry Fights N.J. Employee-Driver Bills Industry groups including shippers and trucking companies are urging New Jersey legislators to reject union-backed bills that would require owner-operators... CSAV Completes $1.2 Billion Capital Increase Chilean carrier CSAV has issued $412 million in new stock to complete a $1.2 million capital increase that is a... St. Lawrence Seaway Expects Strong 2012 Traffic St. Lawrence Seaway officials expect strong traffic in the 2012 navigation season, starting March 22, as foreign demand for North... Port of Long Beach Container Trade Falls 3.9 Percent The Port of Long Beach began 2012 on a down note, with containerized imports in January declining 5.5 percent and... Hamburg Port Boosts Container Traffic 14.2 Percent The port of Hamburg boosted container traffic 14.2 percent in 2011 from a year ago, consolidating the port's position as... VPA, MSC Offer Through Service to Richmond Mediterranean Shipping began offering a bill of lading for both imports and exports to and from the Port of Richmond,... MSC Rethinks Antwerp Port Presence as Strike Continues Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it is reconsidering its operations at the Port of Antwerp as a pilot strike paralyzes shipping... Global Economy on the Mend, Says Survey A quarterly global survey says the world's economic climate has begun to improve after two quarters of decline but remains... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Resume Their Fall Spot freight rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade dropped by 3.2 percent this week from the week before as the... Shipping Corporation of India Profit Down 40 Percent Shipping Corporation of India's third quarter net profit fell 40 percent from a year ago to $15.12 million, as the... Star Reefers Swings to $124 Million Loss in 2011 Star Reefers swung to a $124 million net loss in 2011 from an $89,000 profit a year ago, as the...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Transnet responds to South Africa regulators' tariff cut Transnet, which controls Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), has responded in a positive and collaborative manner to the regulator's decision to suspend its ... BIMCO believes container shipping will remain pressurised In its latest report on the container shipping market, BIMCO has suggested that weak demand, compounded by continuing levels of overcapacity will continue to pressurise ... NPA to use NIM for training staff The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is to use the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) to help train its staff. The move reflects the authority's desire to have ... Italy and the Netherlands slide into recession With the debt crisis in Europe threatening a contagion impact on weak southern eurozone states should a bail-out deal for beleaguered Greece not be forthcoming ... Stronger transpac volumes forecast by Port Tracker Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to be down 6.8% in February from the same month a year ago - but should show year-over-year ... Renault opens new assembly plant in Tanger Med Renault has just opened a car assembly plant in Tanger Med that promises to inject new life into the Moroccan gateway. It has an initial annual capacity of 170,000 ... Dublin exports up, but boxes down Exports through Ireland's state-owned Dublin Port Company [DPC] increased by 2.8% in 2011, versus the previous year, to 11.5 million tonnes, as imports declined ... Matson's 2011 profit hit by 'difficult' transpac US Jones Act carrier Matson has seen its operating profit slump for 2011 - with a major factor being 'competitive pricing pressure' in the transpacific trade.Its ... Indian ports struggle to match nation's growth Indian exports rose 10.1% year-on-year in January to USD25.4 billion, with imports to the 1.2 billion populated country soaring by 20.3% to USD40.1 billion, reflecting ... CSAV reduces losses CSAV continued to haemorrhage money in Q4 11, but at a much slower pace than in the previous three quarters. The carrier's revenue fell by 42.8% compared to Q3 ...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
Pdvsa sails to Syria Venezuelan oil giant risks political backlash as product carrier nears shores of war-torn Syria. Cruise safety in IMO sights Koji Sekimizu plans new international initiative after Costa Concordia tragedy. Top shipping news on an app Keep up with the latest shipping industry news with TradeWinds' new Apple and Android apps. Scorpio eyes replacements US-quoted owner lining up order and chartered-in tonnage as it prepares to part ways with products carriers, sources say. Wells lifts TNK to 'outperform' Analyst urges clients to snap up shares of Teekay Tankers in anticipation of 'transformative' acquisition transaction. Pre-crash rates in sight DVB predicts earnings of $1m per month could be touched in 2013 as VLGCs lead LPG recovery. Farstad triples earnings Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore owner sees big upswing in fourth quarter earnings and eyes improved rates in 2012. HMM joins Grand China bout Hyundai Merchant asks US judge to freeze embattled Asian bulker operator's Alabama assets as it chases $20m claim. Lemos stalwart Lyristis dies Sixty-year veteran of London-Greek owner died last night, the company says. Frangou adds MR2 trio Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Acquisition chalks up three products tanker newbuildings in South Korea. Oceanteam weaker in Q4 Norwegian offshore construction outfit's net profit dips in the final quarter because of tax man. Get serious on scrap front Tanker market malaise requires owners to follow the Japanese example, Arctic says. Strong finish from Hornbeck New York-listed owner tops the street in Q4 to end loss-making year on a high. Tanker in death drama Two Indian fishermen shot after armed guards on Italian ship mistook them for pirates. HRG suffers in the fourth Norwegian ferry and cruiseship operator counts the cost of Nordlys tragedy. Solvtrans nets a profit Fish carrier owner sees its bottom line drift from red to black in the final three months of 2011. Big John cools KLC battle John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean reaches truce with Korea Line in long-running charter dispute.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
C-TPAT to be recast as 'all-threats' program FMC: U.S. shippers not harmed by EU law change CMA CGM boosts rates on eastbound TP, other trades MSC raises Far East/Caribbean-Central America rates Emirates hikes Mideast/East Africa rates Port truckers in Seattle end protest U.S., EU seal organic food trade Elemica launches TMS A2b, Kigo lace tighter together Ryder names Sanchez president

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012
US to target black carbon As the IMO looks to tackle the problem of soot, Hillary Clinton announces plans for a new initiative aimed at reducing short-lived climate pollutants. Bunker prices firming in European ports Tight avails in Rotterdam for prompt deliveries. IFO prices unchanged in Fujairah Middle East sees little movement. Reilly says Chemoil looking to grow in Singapore Declines to confirm reports that Itochu has sold its shares in the company. Singapore bunker players see premiums fall Bunker suppliers clearing their term barrels at a loss. Environmental groups applaud vote in favour of cleaner ship fuels MEP have not, however, approved proposals to improve enforcement by requiring a minimum amount of inspections. Fuel oil stocks remain above 19 million barrels Stock levels have been boosted by record arbitrage volumes. European MEPs vote for stricter sulphur regulations Committee wants draft legislation to go further than EC proposal and IMO regulations, expanding sulphur emission control zones in Europe. Golden Ocean eyes 'fuel-efficient assets' acquisition Existing fleets of vessels 'not the prime target' for acquisitions, it says. Asian IFO prices lack direction Average demand at Asian bunker hubs on Thursday. KPI Bridge Oil sues BLT over $2.2 million unpaid bunker bills Alleges that the Indonesian shipping firm has 'failed, neglected and/or refused' to pay on 17 bunker contracts. Bunker barge avails 'improving' in Western Japan Local traders see 'less delay' in bunker delivery schedules. South China fuel oil imports to rise 18% in February Bonded bunker players replenish their stocks. Fuel pumping ops on Costa Concordia 'progressing well' Salvors emptying fuel from the first six tanks of the stricken cruise ship, says port authority. Chemoil sees growth from diversification New businesses account for 'substantial part of volume growth' in 2011.

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SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

Brussels/Washington/London/New York

IMarEST, there is now greater uncertainty about how and when to invest in new ships and fuel.

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade

Miami

Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series

SHIPPING

Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels

Copenhagen

The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.

Bonn

They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August

Barcelona/Valencia

In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded

LOGISTICS

In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%

Memphis

An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.

Rome

They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.

PORTS

A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.

Hong Kong

In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%

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