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BRIEFS

January 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* ICT said to be ready to receive Voyager in May ROYAL Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain has taken a look around the new but yet-to-be-launched International Cruise Terminal (ICT), and he likes what he saw. Container lines running out of options to lower costs Container ships can't go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability in 2010.

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OOCL revenue falls 1.5pc to $5.53 billion in 2011, declines 11.2pc in Q4 Carriers remove 10pc of eastbound transpacific capacity in Q4 DP World and ABP sell London's Tilbury CT to Forth Ports for US$149 million LNG-powered 9,000-TEUer wins DNV classification society approval Internal rift appears in China's attitude on validity of global warming threat Hebei ports volume in 2011 up 17pc to record-breaking 700 million tonnes Guangdong's expressways to reach 5,500 kilometres in next four years Solar powered ferry comes to carry Hong Kong Jockey Club golfers PSA, local partner, refuse to pay surprise tax for at Mumbai's JNPT Thailand's RCL to commence container service to Eilat via Colombo in April Ireland's Cork Harbour export growth reaches pre-recession levels DB Schenker Logistics to warehouse Coca-Cola in Poland Shipping Hong Kong week conference convenes February 28 to March 1 Hong Kong Airport cargo volume down 4.6 in 2011 to 3.9 million tonnes Changi cargo up 2.8pc to 1.87 million tonnes, back to 2008 highs HNA Group invests another US$20 million in JV air carrier MyCargo Fuzhou airport to spend US$3.17 million to become cross-strait air hub Swissport International revenues up 7pc to US$1.8 billion in 2011

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Ashok Janakiram elected Chairman of FEDSAI Asian shipping expected to ride out stormy downturn Bureau Veritas approves LNG-powered ultra-large containership Dry bulk demolitions reach 10-yr high in 2011 Essar to ship coal from own Indonesian mine APSEZ's West Basin terminal handles record 67,153 tonnes of coal in less than 24 hours Govt slightly alters Major Port corporatisation plan P. D. Rathi highlights pay, pension anomalies during interaction with Shipping Minister Centre presses states to implement Carriage by Road Act New National Permit System for goods carriage implemented Duty hike likely on power gear imports A 12-step guide to managing your money in 2012 - II Letter of Credit explained through appropriate case study

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Three more airlines award contracts to WFS in the Virgin Islands Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded ground handling contracts with JetAirFly Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue Airlines in the US Virgin Islands. As one of the world's ... ACG opts for Traxon EDI Traxon Europe, the international provider of value-added services to the airfreight industry in the area of e-communication and automation, has attracted a new customer in Germany.... Thailand and China agree to Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail link Thailand and China have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the development of a high-speed train system linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Construct... CN completes merger of DMIR, DWP into Wisconsin Central Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is completing the merger of three of its US operating subsidiaries. The merger of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DMIR), Dulu... Suez Environment Group adopts Renault Trucks urban vehicles The Suez Environment Group (SEG), a global operator dedicated to activities associated with water and waste, has been won over by the variety of vehicles available in Renault Truck... France transport association concerned about 2012 prospects The French road transport association FNTR said that «2012 will be a year of no growth and numerous worrying problems.» At the trade body's traditional New Year's meeting, its pres... FAA announces safety ratings for Curaçao and Sint Maarten The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Curaçao and Sint Maarten do not comply with international safety standards set by the In... Ceva: new managing director in Iberia Ceva Logistics appointed Marco Galbusera as managing director for its operations in Iberia, effective 1 January 2012. He assumed the role from Giuseppe Chiellino. Galbusero, who wa... Transnet Port Terminals Durban buys Liebherr port mobile cranes Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a South African port terminal operator, has signed a contract with Liebherr of Neuzing (Austria) for the supply of six Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbou... New joint marketing of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen ports The French ports of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen will be jointly marketed in the domestic and international markets under their new brand name Haropa. The ports recently launched the ... Meyer & Meyer purchases Haase Transport Meyer & Meyer, a logistics company headquartered in Osnabrück (Germany), took over Haase Transport GmbH with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012. Haase Transport, a medium-s... Swiss Post International opens branch in Norway Swiss Post International has expanded its presence in Scandinavia by opening a branch in Norway at the beginning of the year. This provides Swiss online dealers with the possibilit... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens office in Moscow To support its growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg. Moscow is the cent...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
AAPA names Rep. John Mica "Port Person of the Year" Bollinger Shipyards President and CEO honored by Signal Mutual Strikes at Fincantieri delay delivery of Oceania Cruises m/s Riviera Resolve hires veteran marine fire fighting expert Manager and owner of M/V Aquarosa cop pleas in magic pipe case

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Agricultural exports fuel rise in Port of Tacoma totals for 2011 Port of Newport powering down marina dock for improvement project Music Initiative to entertain Sea-Tac Airport passengers Port of Port Angeles releases fourth quarter Work Plan update SSA Mexico on-line with Tideworks terminal software

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JANUARY 26, 2012
'Stupid ship owners' must stop ordering 'stupid ships' Restricted lending should help reduce overcapacity A false sense of security? Giant cruiseships look like floating hotels but ignore the dangers of the ocean at their peril Montoir joins LNG re-export club Ports in Belgium, Spain and the US reship gas to Asia for a premium price Offshore construction on a high Morgan Stanley analyst points to 226 outstanding floating production platform installations, some 30% more than 18 months ago Seadrill $1bn spin-off set to take pipelay support vessels Joint venture between Seabras and Malaysia-based SapuraCrest Petroleum will offer services to Brazilian state giant Petrobras Star Reefers presses on with JFC case UK setback will not close other legal avenues New fall in product tanker rates from Europe to US No signs of a reversal yet, say brokers Eredene Capital reduces stake in Indian box freight station Sale of 10% stake in Sattva CFS & Logistics raises $1.7m P&I brokers question value of S&P public information ratings Motives for the West of England downgrade questioned Washington hits Aquarosa owner and manager with $2.4m magic pipe fine Bilge dumped from newbuilding's maiden voyage Dry bulk deals available for those with cash, says Frangou Prices 'justified' even by current long-term charter rates Rina facing class action Lawyers behind Al Salam Boccaccio claim prepare Costa Concordia case Shipping firms use Chapter 11 threat to buy time 'Tactical' restructuring waits for improving markets Media's speculation over Costa Concordia jeopardises a fair trial Evidence which should be in the hands of official investigators is being paraded in newspapers and television programmes A truth darker than fiction Costa Concordia highlights how we handle fear and courage and funk German shipowners threaten flag exodus in new anti-piracy row VDR demands urgent legal reform to allow owners to deploy private security firms South Sudan slashes oil output as tensions mount with north New price fears as country halves its output Iron ore trade set for boost in February Futures trade indicates restocking of Chinese mills is imminent after new year celebrations Simatech to order two 3,000 teu feeders Dubai-based operator diversifying its fleet by adding larger vessels DFDS and Louis Dreyfus launch Dover-Calais ferry service Former SeaFrance bidders plan February launch for two-vessel service Penning rejects Liverpool proposal No turnaround calls for Liverpool Cruise Terminal A legal wake-up call Check every contract ruthlessly, then check it again Supramax lay-ups imminent if rates slump continues Shipowners ballast across the Atlantic in opposite directions in search of cargo BG Group signs second US LNG deal Contract boosts prospects for US exports Iran retaliates to EU sanctions with threat to halt oil exports early Price hike fears as countries would struggle to source alternative supplies German charter tonnage co-operatives arouse strong interest Almost 300 ships are already members of two new groups for feederships and small bulkers Tonnage glut weakens Stolt Tankers Tanker owner admits it was over-optimistic about 2012 'turnaround' Zodiac lets 16,000 teu newbuilding options expire Depressed freight markets dampen demand for largest box tonnage Developing-world demand boosts dry bulk operators Tanker players are more exposed to recession-bound economies

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Libya now just 20% from pre-war oil level LIBYA'S National Oil Corp's daily production has reached 1.3M barrels per day, more than 80% of its pre-revolution total, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Efploia fined for pollution GREEK ship manager Efploia Shipping has been fined $1.2M after pleading guilty to illegally dumping oil and plastic waste in US waters Chapter 11 option touted RESTRUCTURING via bankruptcy has its advantages for shipowners, the London Marine Money conference heard today Strikers to disrupt Corsica ferry services FRENCH ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it expects "heavy disruption" to Marseilles/Corsica services today as union members begin a two-day strike Profits fall 35% at India's Sesa Goa SESA GOA, India's largest exporter of iron ore, has reported a 35% fall in net profits year on year over the October-December period Concordia calls scrutinised COSTA Crociere chairman Pier Luigi Foschi has told Italian senators that Costa Concordia's captain had assured that he had control of the cruise ship - just two minutes before warning he must order its evacuation Stolt-Nielsen: don't be optimistic on upturn STOLT-Nielsen today reported a fall in profits in 2011's final quarter and warned that continued weakness in Western economies might prevent a chemical carrier upturn this year Ship financing 'involves sensibility and pain' EQUITY and debt capital is still "sufficient" to fulfil orderbook funding "needs", London's Marine Money conference was assured today Rise seen in Rotterdam port market share ROTTERDAM port's market share among northern European ports might expand to 45% of total capacity by 2017, a report has predicted Keppel's profits jump 14% SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp today said its net profits rose 14% in 2011 year on year, to S$1.49Bn ($1.19Bn) CSAV inches towards goal CHILEAN box liner CSAV today announced the sale of an additional $129M in shares, leaving it well short of its $1.2Bn capital-raising goal Deconstructing disaster takes time COMPLEX internal architecture of modern cruise ships will make it extremely difficult to identify the exact causes of casualties such as the Costa Concordia disaster, a stability expert has warned Fairplay BLT's shares suspended SHARES in Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker are suspended today, which has sparked a rating agency downgrade Indian players take up VLCC slack INDIAN oil companies have picked up the slack while their Chinese counterparts celebrate Lunar New Year this week

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Michigan to Build Ambassador Bridge Ramp Within Months The Michigan Department of Transportation said it will build an off-ramp connecting the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canada crossing, to... J.B. Hunt Transport Revenue Reaches $4.5 Billion Higher rates and volumes boosted fourth-quarter net profit 25.4 percent to $72.6 million at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the nation's... Maersk to Use Greener Fuel in Virginia Ports Maersk Line containerships will switch to burning low-sulfur fuel while at berth in the Port of Virginia starting in February.... NYK Line US Imports Grow 7 Percent Japan's NYK Line saw a 7 percent year-over-year surge in imports into the United States from Asia in December in... Transport Secretary LaHood's Son Barred From Leaving Egypt Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, is being detained in Egypt as part of a crackdown on... Truckload Spot Market Slows in January Spot market truckloads dropped 14 percent in December from the previous month but were still 25 percent higher than in... NY-NJ Port Authority to Crack Down on 'Discrimination' The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's new executive director said the agency will use its leases as... Knight Expects Truck Rates to Rise 3 to 4 Percent Knight Transportation plans to add capacity in 2012, expanding its fleet and services while raising truckload rates 3 to 4... LaHood Doubts Congress Will Pass Transport Plan in 2012 Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Congress doesn't expect Congress to pass a comprehensive surface transportation bill this year. The differences... CP Directors, Activist Investor on Collision Course The time to switch the tracks and prevent Canadian Pacific Railway from barreling toward a proxy fight is over. ... CP Profitability Worsens Amid Proxy Fight Canadian Pacific Railway saw fourth-quarter profit rise 19 percent year-over-year to $221 million, but the railroad's operating ratio worsened as... Hapag-Lloyd Hike Rates on Far East Services Hapag-Lloyd will impose a series of general rate increases on Far East services in March, as part of the German... Celadon Group Profit Jumps 86.2 Percent Tight capacity, rate hikes and acquisitions helped Celadon Group boost net profit 86.2 percent in the last quarter despite a... NYSA's Curto Urges NY-NJ Port to Improve Productivity The Port of New York and New Jersey's various factions must work together to improve a port that is "not... Durable Goods Orders Rose 3 Percent in December Orders for long-lasting goods rose 3 percent in December, a sign the manufacturing sector continues to bolster a slow economic... Forth Ports Takes Control of London Tilbury Terminal Forth Ports acquired full ownership of Tilbury Container Services, paying $147 million for the remaining 67 percent share of the... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Fall 2.6 Percent Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane fell this week after increasing week-over-week in the previous five weeks as... Hapag-Lloyd to Open Shipping Agency in Dubai Hapag-Lloyd will open its own shipping agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a joint venture with its existing third... MSC Hikes Piracy Surcharge Between African Ports Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will put a new piracy surcharge into effect on containers it transports between ports in... Asian Air Carriers Saw Cargo Traffic Fall 5.4 Percent Asian air carriers shipped 5.4 percent less freight last month than in December 2010, as the traditional end of the... MSC Imposes Surcharge on Port of Mombasa Cargo Mediterranean Shipping Company imposed a port congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, starting Feb.... Hong Kong Air Freight Fell 4.3 Percent Last Month Throughput at Kong Kong International Airport in December fell 4.3 percent year-over-year, pulling annual traffic down 4.6 percent at the... MSC Shuffles US East Coast Port Calls on Far East Service Mediterranean Shipping plans to shuffle the U.S. East Coast port rotation of its Golden Gate Service from the Far East...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Daikin sells first Zestia units to Cronos Daikin Reefer, which is one of the largest manufacturers of reefer machinery for the container shipping industry, has sold the first of its innovative Zestia-designed ... Davos debates global growth challenges In a World Economic Forum [WEF] moderated-panel session at the Swiss resort of Davos yesterday - which included contributions from the chairman and ceo of Coca-Cola ... Italy stymied by striking truckers Day-4 of the Italian truck drivers' strike against Prime Minister Mario Monti's aggressive tax-increasing austerity measures is taking its toll, with acute fuel ... KPA to destroy cargo The Kenya Port Authority (KPA), which is desperate to free up space and improve on its poor productivity levels, has issued an ultimatum to importers/receivers ... TS Lines exits transpac Taiwan headquartered TS Lines is leaving the transpacific trade as it is exiting the China-America East Coast Express string that it runs with partner Hainan POS.Gavin ... IMF: Iran oil embargo could result in 30% spike The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has flagged-up the risk that sanctions against the nuclear-experimenting Iran could force up the price of a barrel of oil ... Forth takes control of Tilbury box terminal In a USD95 (USD148) million deal, Scottish ports operator, Forth Ports has bought out the 67% of shares that it did not already own of the London, River Thames-located ... CSAV raises further USD129 million Santiago-based CSAV has made further progress in its plans to raise USD1.2 billion in fresh capital with the group announcing that its second-stage plan in the ...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Transpetro tied to spill Petrobras tanker wing issues alert as authorities race to contain oil leak at floating transfer station off Brazil. Chembulk dodges BLT bullet CEO of Berlian Laju's Connecticut chemical arm claims its "business as usual" despite cash crunch at Indonesian parent. Saipem enlists Fairstar duo Oslo-listed heavylift specialist poised to sail to the North Sea after lining up $15m transport pact with Italian energy giant. Alam wins Samsung gig Malaysian offshore vessel owner to bank $37m from a deal with Korean engineering firm. Maersk Tankers crowns CEO Danish shipping dynasty's tanker division trades king for a queen as Maersk Line lieutenant shifts gears. Ezion scoops big charter deal Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $93.5m contract for a service rig in North America. Scrap record to be toppled Macquarie Capital predicts dry-cargo demolition will shoot up by 50% in 2012. BLT battles debt disaster Tanker giant in dangerous territory as it prepares to freeze trading and repayment of $418m owed on loans and ship leases. Farstad joins bond flood Oslo-listed offshore owner rakes in nearly $70m from a trip to the bond market. Kuznik judges the Judges Former HSH Nordbank boss lets rip at US bankruptcy courts' ridiculous knowledge of shipping. Partners in pact with parent New York-listed owner secures two-year supramax charter with Navios Maritime Partners. EU in new Polish yard probe Competition authority accuses two buyers of Poland's Gydnia of receiving illegal state aid to complete their deals. Navios Partners on the mark Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees fourth quarter profit measure up favourably against Street bets. Stolt slips in fourth quarter Oslo-listed shipowner looks to 2013 for tanker market recovery after drop in its fourth quarter bottom line.

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JANUARY 26, 2012
FP0117aaMaersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven CSAV adds $129 million for recapitalization CMA CGM raises rates on number of trades Maersk names new tanker chief IMF dials back 2012 growth forecast Maersk cuts back on AE2 NYK's December headhaul up marginally Cronos adds 500 new Daikin reefers Labor nears ratifying freight rail deal CP improves profit in 4Q Swift reports turnaround in 2011 MIQ opens new Dutch logistics center Curto calls for NY port unity

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Dr. Kassinger sets up consulting firm Industry veteran announces formation of own firm after 26 years as Senior Consultant for DNVPS. Europe: Markets firm across the board Good demand in Rotterdam. Prices firm in Fujairah Gains of more than $1 in early trading on NYMEX. Pipeline opening could be delayed to September ADNOC and Chinese construction group debate quality. EU regulators renew focus on sulphur caps Environment committee being asked to clarify 'implementation and monitoring' of sulphur regulations. Fuel oil stocks at five-week high Singapore's on-shore fuel oil inventories climb 18% week-on-week. Bulker's fuel tank 'damaged' at Pohang port Fuel tank of 29,753 gross tonne bulk carrier Global Legacy 'damaged', says NYK Line. Prices firming at Asian ports Demand mixed on Thursday. Turkey issues new marine pollution tariff Fine settled within 30 calendar days will be valid for a 25% discount, noted Vitsan. Fresh leaks from Rena wreck spotted Silver sheen stretches south of Rena for about four kilometres on Thursday, says MNZ. Petroplus files for insolvency Move follows unsuccessful negotiations with lenders, says Petroplus. EMMA to manage energy and resources of LNG-fuelled ferry EMMA 'as easy to operate as a traffic light,' says project manager at Viking Line. Challenge to French calls for delay to 0.10% sulphur cap 'Yet another cry to avoid necessary steps into the future,' says maritime consultant. Salvors prepare Costa Concordia for debunkering Second line of booms placed around the wrecked cruise ship.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

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