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February 14, 2013

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Global Container Services deploys 2nd rail-mounted gantry near Moscow Guizhou to build inter-provincial Yangtze-to-Pearl navigation channels OOCL Lite application for shipment details available via Smartphones Russia sets up state agency to govern Arctic Asia-Europe sea route DHL looks to auto, electric mechanical exports in setting up Wuhu office Software firm says shipping needs real time fuel, emissions monitors Shandong Hi-Speed Group expects to join 2013 Fortune Global 500 Automotive exports, mostly trucks via Xinjiang surged 49pc in 2012 Nanning Airport January volume surges 45pc in pre-New Year rush DB Schenker builds new logistics centre in Czech Republic GAC starts building office and warehouse in Houston near airport

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Bahri registers jump in Q4 gross, whole year net profit Container carrier reliability depends more on trade-specific data, not global performance: SeaIntel Velji Dosabhai & Sons launches mobile website & one number communication channel WCA Family Week exceeds all expectations Agri seeds exports likely to double in 2-3 years India s imports from US up 3.8 pc, exports rise 13 pc Jan. exports up by 0.82 pc to $25.58 bn US to probe subsidised shrimp imports from India Massive transportation investment to position Gulf region's ports as leading trade power RINA Group to verify inter-operability & safety of longest combined-traffic immersed tunnel in the world Quick Take

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Dubai World Central cargo traffic vaults by 144% UAE-based Dubai Airports announced traffic statistics for Dubai World Central (DWC) showing that the airport handled 219,092 t of airfreight during its second full calendar year of... More cargo volume and profit for Aer Lingus The Irish national carrier Aer Lingus has reported an increase in its 2012 operational and financial results. Cargo revenue, of which 80% is earned on long haul services, rose by 6... Finance director to leave Swiss International Air Lines Marcel Klaus, the chief financial officer of Swiss International Air Lines, has decided to leave the company in July. Having started in the business at Crossair in Basel, he joined... Autocontex adds to fleet Lübeck (Germany)-based Autocontex is boosting its fleet by 20 Krone trailers, taking the firm's overall number of vehicles to more than 500. The first trailers have already been de... ATA renews call to remove crashes from carriers' records The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reiterated its call for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to immediately establish a process to remove from motor car... CN plans to modernize rail network Canadian National Railway Company (CN) plans to invest approximately CAD 1.9 billion (EUR 1.4 billion) in 2013 to maintain and upgrade its railway network, grow the business effici... Russian Railways' network transports 9.4% more large containers In 2012, Russian Railways' network carried 2,970,600 teu of loaded and empty large containers, 9.4% more than in the previous year. The containers themselves conveyed 27.4 million ... Dunfrost warehouse approved by Russian health authorities Dunfrost's 40,000 cbm negative-temperature warehouse, situated in the western port of Dunkirk (France), received official approval from Russia's health authorities on 23 January 20... Ryder chooses new senior vice-president, supply chain solutions Ryder System appointed Thomas F. Pettit as senior vice-president and general manager of its supply chain solutions business segment. In this role Pettit is responsible for leading ... Trans Force completes takeover of Velocity Express The Canadian transport and logistics firm Trans Force Inc has completed its acquisition of the US service provider Velocity Express. Trans Force acquired all the shares of Velocity... ACI Cargo Inc is XL Projects' new member Miami FL-based ACI Cargo Inc is the latest member of XL Projects (XLP) in the USA. ACI Cargo is an international freight forwarder that is equipped to handle heavy cargo projects, ...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Carnival ups compensation for Triumph passengers Huntington Ingalls names chief compliance officer Teekay's LNG burning two strokes promise big benefits Red ink rising, Mercator Singapore will sell sole VLOC Texas A&M cadets train on Rose Point navigational...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Port of Seattle sets roundtable to discuss industrial business growth Freight transport index shows gains for December Port of Everett announces 2013 Heroes Half Marathon Alaska Airlines adding Portland to Fairbanks flights The Secor Group buys Special Products Transfer

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
IACS membership drops to 11 if GL and DNV merger goes ahead Association chairman Tom Boardley says transfer of class abuse would be "nailed" JadeWeserPort puts 400 on short-time working Wilhelmshaven terminal is attracting only two vessels a week Danaos eyes return to acquisitions Boxship owner hints at renewal after writing down values of older vessels Tankers owners saved by West Africa voyages to China Longhaul route bolsters earnings at a time of record lows on traditional voyages Teutonic inefficiency A number of crucial German infrastructure projects are having difficulties Shore jobs go at P&O Axe falls on catering and IT departments Salvage industry must make way for new blood Former ISU chief Klaas Reinigert criticises industry for not being prepared to invest to keep pace with the accelerating size of vessels IG increases Hydra's cut of group GXL reinsurance programme by 5% International Group of P&I Clubs says decision was based on price optimisation China warms to the Arctic Beijing aims to secure access commercially while political drive remains low-key Chinese wall at the IMO The developed nations blame the Brics - Brazil, Russia, India and China - for blocking CO2 talks Boskalis close to finalising Dockwise buyout Dredging company says it now owns or has commitments from 92% of Dockwise shares as the heavylift operator reports strong year-end results STX Offshore and Shipbuilding cancels two bulkers Newbuildings were ordered in 2008 by European owner The intra-Asia boost Trades between China and Asean will grow in both directions Hurtigruten hurting Norwegian operator hit by series of one-off financial setbacks in 2012 Maersk's AE-9 ships to join idled fleet Demand on Asia-north Europe route remains disappointing Regional negotiations remain in spotlight as ILA releases details of coastwise wage deal Tentative draft shows union and employers in apparent harmony over wages and container royalties OSG's road to today Group's tax issue has been referred to as a 'smoking gun' Taxman serves $463m bill on Overseas Shipholding Group Chapter 11 case faces turmoil after "known unknown" in liability is quantified

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
BIMCO sees fragile recovery boosting shipping A BIMCO report of shipping markets today predicted a fragile global economic recovery this year Firm rates seen for turbine installation ships TIMECHARTER rates for wind turbine installation vessels will remain firm for at least two more years, a leading European shipbroker has predicted Uljanik turns profits into losses CROATIA'S Uljanik shipyard said today it lost 59.54M kuna ($10.6M) in 2012, down from profits of 1.7M kuna a year earlier STX O&S cancels orders for two bulkers STX Offshore & Shipbuilding told Fairplay today it is cancelling orders for two bulkers from an undisclosed European shipowner Shell investing $1Bn in Kakinada FSRU? SHELL'S India subsidiary is prepared to invest $1Bn in a floating LNG storage & regasification unit, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Ennore raising $472M INDIA'S government-run Ennore Port Ltd is seeking to raise 25Bn rupees ($472M) through tax-free bonds German risks underwriter goes global GERMANY's special maritime risks underwriter Hansekuranz Kontor is seeking growth outside its core domestic market Norway OKs armed guards NORWAY has allowed privately contracted armed guards on its vessels transiting the high-risk zone off Somalia Dockwise bows out by reversing losses DOCKWISE, the Dutch heavy-lift group acquired by compatriot Boskalis, today issued strong results for its final year as an Oslo-listed company Havila gets cold reception HAVILA Shipping said today investors took up less than half of the shares that it offered after a private placement Sevan plans subsequent share offering OSLO-LISTED Sevan Drilling said today it will launch a 37.5M subsequent offering of shares, following on the 250M-share private placement concluded earlier this month Otto warns 2012 losses SINGAPORE-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has warned of losses for full-year 2012 Picture brightens for tanker owners BOTH OPEC and the EIA have lifted their predictions for 2013 crude demand growth, improving the outlook for tanker owners, a shipping analyst said today from Norway

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Holland to Leave Seattle Port Commission The Port of Seattle Commission now has two spots to fill. Port Commissioner Rob Holland today submitted a letter of resignation to King County Council Chair Larry Gossett. Holland, who joined the commission in 2010 and has been an advocate for seaport competitiveness, will step down effective March 15. The port commission... Surcharges Loom as Cochin Strike Continues Ocean carriers calling at Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin announced plans to implement a "trade surcharge" to compensate for loss of business in the wake of an indefinite strike by container trailer drivers. Unionized drivers walked off the job Feb. 4, calling for wage increases and... Janel World Trade Narrows Loss Logistics company Janel World Trade reported a net loss of $201,286 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending Dec. 31, 2012, improving from a net loss of $246,912 in the same quarter in fiscal year 2012. Quarterly revenue was $21.9 million, falling $1.5 million or 6.4 percent from the... CrowleyFresh Smells the Roses CrowleyFresh, a cold-chain warehouse and logistics service jointly offered by Crowley Maritime and its subsidiary Customized Brokers, recently stored 110 pallets of fresh Colombian roses from its customer Sushine Bouquet Company, in advance of Valentine's Day. The perishable cargo was stored in CrowleyFresh's 17,000-square-foot cold storage facility, and the flowers were... Eimskip Plans Biweekly Maine Port Call Eimskip has signed a contract with Maine Port Authority to begin new container service operations out of the recently renovated International Marine Terminal in Portland, according to Maine Gov. Paul R. LePage. The service will call at Portland every 14 days, starting at the end of March. It replaces a call... Donohue: Private Sector Wants to Pay for Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. - The private sector is willing to pay higher user fees to fund transportation infrastructure and is ready to unleash a quarter of a trillion dollars in capital for public-private partnerships, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue said on Wednesday. He reiterated his support for raising... Thailand Relaxes Regulations on Bovine Imports Thailand has amended its import conditions related to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as "mad cow disease," which will facilitate the exports of bovine products from the European Union. The European Commission had expressed concern for the previous measures, which were more restrictive than the international standards of the World... Maersk Gives Five Older Vessels 'Nose Jobs' Maersk Line has given five of its vessels a "nose job," to retrofit their bulbous bows to improve fuel consumption. The Danish carrier said the change improves the performance of the vessels significantly, cutting fuel costs by about 8 percent in the current slow-steaming environment. The vessels were too expensive to use... Canadian National Suspends Proposed Rail Line Canadian National Railway has suspended the feasibility study for the construction of its proposed rail line and terminal handling facility to serve the Quebec/Labrador iron ore range. "Current market realities" have resulted in anticipated delays with mine development projects in and around the Labrador Trough, CN said in its release. A... India Seeks to Develop Rough Diamonds Trade India is looking to become an international trading hub for rough diamonds. Shri Anand Sharma, India's Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles, has released the report of a task group comprising both government and industry members that was constituted by Sharma under the chairmanship of Anup K. Pujari, India's Director... Navistar Completes Sale of Ventures in India Mahindra & Mahindra, an Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation, and Navistar International, an Illinois-based truck manufacturer, have announced that Mahindra has completed its acquisition of the Navistar Group's stake in Mahindra Navistar Automotives and Mahindra Navistar Engines. Navistar announced in December 2012 its intention to exit the joint ventures as part... 'Christmas' Docks Extortion Trial Scheduled A Sept. 9 trial date has been set for three ex-presidents of a large International Longshoremen's Association local and nine others charged with participating in a mob-run "Christmas tribute" racket on the New Jersey docks. U.S. District Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh scheduled the trial after a hearing this week in Newark,... AASHTO Applauds Obama's Infrastructure Message Bud Wright, executive director of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, has applauded President Obama's reference to infrastructure investment in his State of the Union address. "AASHTO salutes President Obama for again calling for greater investment in America's infrastructure," Wright said in a written statement. "Now we need to... Retailers, Manufacturers Comment on Obama's State of the Union Address The retail and manufacturing industries have remarked on President Obama's State of the Union address, commending his focus on job creation, while also offering a few suggestions. "We have repeatedly called on Congress and President Obama to make the economy and job creation their top priority, so we are very pleased... US-EU Trade Negotiations Draw Praise Government officials, politicians and business and industry leaders have commended the U.S. and European Union's decision to pursue a trade agreement. A joint statement from President Obama, European Council President Van Rompuy and European Commission President Barros announcing the launch of negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership was released today.... How Do You Like It? Our often noisy and boisterous industry has seemed rather quiet during the past few weeks. As the East Coast maritime labor dispute edged closer to a settlement, the West Coast waterfront labor issues, although not fully settled, moved off the headlines, at least until the OCU voted on Feb. 6... OCU Files NLRB Complaint Over 'Eavesdropping' The strange events surrounding contract negotiations between office clerical workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach and waterfront employers have become even more suspenseful with the union charging that one of the employers eavesdropped on conversations among its members. The Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 filed a... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Tyler Search The closely watched unemployment rate will inch up again as layoffs at defense contractors create a ripple effect through small and medium-size companies. Small companies aren't the drivers of new jobs and improved economy. Large companies create the jobs, and the small and midsized firms feed off them. The unemployment... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Tompkins International A year ago, we predicted new distribution channels and emerging markets would continue to expand, along with greater supply chain flexibility, efficiency and alignment. These trends are clearly in place and continuing, as are concerns about demand volatility and supply chain risks. The two most important changes we projected for 2012...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Sokhna back to work A labour dispute that shuttered the Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna last week, forcing many ocean carriers to divert their ships, has been resolved with the hitherto ... Hedging the solution to freight rate volatility? Following the lull in the market this week with the Chinese New Year holiday, attention will swiftly turn to debate over planned general rate increases (GRIs) in ... ICC survey looks on the bright side The Paris-headquartered International Chamber of Commerce [ICC] says that its global survey of economic experts suggests that the world's economy is 'showing signs ... DCT Gdansk gears up Poland's DCT Gdansk says that it processed a 'record breaking' number of containers at its facility in January reaching 106,000 teu.In keeping with this expansion ... Maersk's AE-9 ships to join idled fleet? Maersk Line has suspended its Asia - north Europe AE-9 loop less than two months after reactivating the service as load factors for carriers continue to disappoint. ... Chinese china seeks out new tea rooms The Year of the Snake could have a poisonous bite for some Chinese manufacturers hobbled by a growth in protectionism in their traditional markets.In the past year ... Strong performance forecast for intra-Asia box trades Growth will return to the Asia-Europe trades this year, Clarkson Research Services predicts, but at a very modest rate compared with other markets.Westbound volumes ...

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Triumph impact rising Carnival Corp has forecast a higher-than-expected earnings impact from the engine room fire that hobbled a cruiseship in the Caribbean. Wells warms to Navios tankers Wells Fargo has boosted its rating on Navios Maritime Acquisition's shares after the tanker owner posted better-than-expected profits. GC Rieber turns to Kleven GC Rieber Shipping has chosen Kleven Verft for a seismic newbuild backed by a long-term charter from Dolphin Group. IRS clobbers OSG Bankrupt Overseas Shipholding Group owes a massive $463m in US taxes, it emerged today. Wartsila's research boost Finnish group Wartsila has sealed a EUR 50m ($67.18m) loan to further develop eco engines. Glencore goes Greek Glencore has picked up a couple of Greek-owned panamax bulkers on short period deals. ABG profit cut India's ABG Shipyard has posted a fall in nine-month profit as revenue was reduced. Mercator takes a dive Mercator Lines (Singapore) is in talks to terminate a third long-term charter contract early as part of its ongoing bid to save cash and cut debt. Rebate raises Solvtrans A tax gain has boosted the fourth quarter earnings of Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans. Anker pins rebound A recovery in the global economy should set the scene for a rebound in key shipping sectors in 2014 and 2015, Peter Anker says. UK owner calls halt The fleet of UK owner Independent Shipping has stopped trading "for the time being" due to cash problems at its parent. Ssssurely not! Workers on a Maersk Drilling unit in Angola were recently stunned to see a large snake had managed to slither its way onboard. Mipo pain to last Hyundai Mipo Dockyard could be in for more losses in the first six months of this year as newbuilding prices continue to fall. Alam wins more from Petronas Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has won charter contracts with Petronas for two more offshore support vessels. Cattle ships planned The Indonesian government is planning to order new livestock carriers to meet growing beef demand. FOP slices loss Fred Olsen Production has sliced its fourth quarter red ink to finish 2012 in the black. Zim in new debt talks Israeli container line Zim has brought in a financial consultant to work out a new debt plan with banks. Dockwise backs bid Royal Boskalis Westminster's takeover of Dockwise moved a step closer today after the heavylift company gave its full backing to the move. Havila goes again Havila Shipping has sold only 46% of new shares it offered to investors, but will bank NOK 10.46m ($1.9m). S&P unmoved by union Standard & Poor's has offered its support to Petronas' pending takeover of MISC suggesting it will not place any financial pressure on either party. Final struggle for HRG Impairments and bad debt hurt Hurtigruten in the final quarter of 2012 with three months of red ink tipping the company to a full-year loss. P&O swings jobs axe UK operator P&O Ferries has made more than 40 staff redundant at its head office. HHI "takes care of loss" Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Korea has been tipped to benefit from improving shipbuilding conditions in 2013, after posting a shock loss in the fourth quarter. APL eyes fuel savings APL, the liner arm of Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), is looking to fuel additives in a bid to keep its bunker bill under control. STX cancels bulkers STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of Korea has torn up a five-year-old agreement to build two bulkers. Textainer heads higher Textainer has reported a second consecutive quarter of 10% growth in profits on the back of an expanded container fleet. Triumph Alabama bound A Carnival cruise ship disabled by an engine room fire over the weekend is now being towed to the US rather than Mexico. DoJ takes aim at ATP The US government has confirmed reports that a civil suit has been filed against an offshore exploration and production contractor accused of unlawfully discharging oily waste and chemical dispersants into the sea.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
NEWSFLASH: ICAO action bars plane lithium batteries The International Civil Aviation Organization has passed an interim amendment barring lithium ion aircraft batteries as cargo on passenger planes. Longshore clerks re-file eavesdropping complaint Members of the ILWU's Local 63, Office Clerical Unit, have re-filed a complaint against APM Terminals in Los Angeles for alleged eavesdropping. A similar complaint made last year by the union was dismissed in December. Repowering ships could revitalize Great Lakes fleet A new report by the Maritime Administration says U.S.-flag ships on the Great Lakes could be modernized with the installation of diesel or dual-fuel engines that can also use liquefied natural gas. Transport a topic within broad U.S.-EU tech talks Greatwide Logistics, Cardinal complete merger The contract carry and delivery division will feature 5,000 drivers operating from 125 locations. The new company will focus on the transportation of bulk food, grocery, metals, building products and retail items. Shipping lanes visible from space, says NASA Air traffic management in limelight Ex-Im Bank loan supports Boeing 777 sale to Russia Vitran sells supply chain operation FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications U.S. steel exports fall in December World Bank endorses Jamaica logistics hub plan "It is important to emphasize that the hub is not just about the port, it involves many moving parts and will significantly enhance Jamaica's potential for growth," said Giorgio Valentini, World Bank's representative to the country. Obama highlights transportation, trade in State of the Union Eimskip switching U.S. call from Norfolk to Portland, Maine Weber, Aspen link up Air France adds pharma feature HMM releases mobile app DHL starts LCL service to Poland, Brazil Executive moves

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Teekay orders two new LNG carriers Engines will automatically switch between burning LNG and fuel oil when power is reduced to a 15% load, making port-to-port operation on LNG possible. Carnival Corp opts for automated fuel management system Automated fuel switching system can save fuel by optimising fuel changeover time when transiting in or out of ECAs. Tight avails in Fujairah and Suez Tight avails also present in Suez bunker market. Prices lack direction in North west Europe Market shifts down a gear. US emissions averaging proposal splits opinions at IMO meeting Sub-committee says MEPC must decide if 'equivalent methods' can be applied to a group of ships. Tesoro's annual profits up Company optimistic about West Coast fuel logistics business. Rubis: Revenue up last year Notice released ahead of company's annual report. Aegean attracts new business Company's Falmouth operations boost port's trade. Wartsila secures R&D financing Key areas for R&D include engine technology, emissions abatement and energy efficiency products. Dredging works coming up in Singapore port Two projects scheduled around Shell Bukom refinery. Asian bunker prices continue strengthening Singapore's benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel rose $8.00 to $666 pmt. MGO flash point trend still reassuring DNVPS put out five 'Bunker Alerts' for flash point across the world in 2012. International Bunkering hires two more traders Andreas Johansen and Maureen Leong have joined the company in Dubai and Singapore respectively. OW takes CSC Phoenix to court OW is seeking claims for unpaid bunkers. Wilhelmsen upgraded on projected bunker savings Analyst predicts company's fleet will be able to continue to save bunkers by slow steaming. Shipowner anger at high bunker price Shipowners in Bangladesh want government to drop prices. Japan inks oil-supply pact with Saudi Arabia The pact will come in force during 'special' circumstances such as terrorist attacks, Middle East unrest or an oil price spike. OPEC: Global demand to rise Demand stronger than previous estimates.

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

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

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