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February 21, 2013

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Suez January transits down 15.9pc, revenues fall 9pc to US$405 million Idle fleet increases from 739,000 TEU to 804,000 TEU within a week China plans massive infrastructure upgrade along 22,000-kilometre border Hebei ports container throughput up 65.5pc to 78,000 TEU in January Jilin Hunchun border trade value with Russia increases 25pc in 2012 UPS expands global LCL network to 300 lanes with focus on Latin America Cargotec re-organisation cost cuts profit to 67pc to US$119 million Starbucks expands sourcing from Yunnan to open roasting plant in India Inchcape warns Iberia air strike will hit crew logistics services Cathay Pacific, Dragonair cargo up 14.2pc in January to 132,792 tonnes Eight gunmen crash Antwerp airport fence, grab US$67 million in diamonds IATA urges authorities to embrace global Secure Freight principles Cargolux poised to embrace drastic cost and fleet cutting strategy Lyon logs solid air cargo growth, though bellyhold slips as trucking grows

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
INSA-Service tax points for Budget memorandum NYK completes winter safety campaign Kandla Port operations unaffected Strike impacts operations at Mumbai Port, JNP Indev Group inaugurates freight & integrated logistics division in Pune

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Cargolux with today's special service to unusual Swiss airport Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines is operating a charter flight from Payerne airport (ICAO Code LSMP), located between Berne and Lausanne (both Switzerland) to the US west coast. ... Initiative brings three key issues closer in-line with Ontario's regulations Quebec (Canada) made several regulation changes affecting the trucking industry that took effect on 14 February. Permits will no longer be required for: vehicles equipped with wide... Armed robbers attack Swiss aircraft in Brussels Armed robbers stole diamonds worth EUR 37.5 million while the gems were being loaded onto a Helvetic Airways plane at Brussels airport (Belgium) on Monday evening, the news agency ... Port of Bilbao set new container traffic record For yet one more year container traffic at the Spanish port of Bilbao reached a record high of 610,131 teu in 2012. A boost in container exports brought about this significant incr... European Barge Union elects new president The board of directors of the European Barge Union (EBU) has elected Lubomir Fojtu, president of the Czech barge owners association, as its new president, and Didier Leandri, repre... InRail offers new freight traffic service between Italy and Slovenia InRail, a private Italian railway company based in Udine that primarily focuses on transporting iron products, scrap-iron, steel, timber and coal, has started its first freight tra... One rulebook for all truck drivers in Australia Historic reforms creating Australia's first national heavy vehicle regulator have been passed by the Queensland parliament The heavy vehicle regulator is a key part of the governme... Port of Gothenburg expands rail transport system The Swedish port of Gothenburg plans to further expand its rail shuttle system. During 2012, five new routes were added and the proportion of freight transported by rail rose by 10... Antwerp Breakbulk Agencies appoints agent in Netherlands Antwerp Breakbulk Agencies has selected GvanB Logistics Ltd. to act as its official booking agent in the Netherlands. The task encompasses bookings for the shipping lines represent... Iberia celebrates arrival of new aircraft and bemoans labour dispute On 15 February, the Spanish airline Iberia took delivery of the first of the five Airbus A330s that will go into service this year. The delight ensuing from the arrival of the new ... Ceva opens first centre of logistics excellence in Jacksonville SCM and logistics specialist Ceva Logistics has opened its first centre of logistics excellence in Jacksonville FL (USA). The facility demonstrates 'real world' logistics innovatio... FedEx Express expands operations in Canada USA-based FedEx Express has expanded its operations in the Canadian Prairies, with a new state-of-the-art service centre in Saskatchewan. The new multi-million dollar facility in t... SDV joins hand with Airworks India SDV has linked up with Airworks India, a prominent maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider, to manage all the latter firm's worldwide supply chain requirements to India. ...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Obama unveils plan for rebuilding infrastructure EC unveils new strategy for shipbuilding USCG marks temporary route for Hatteras - Ocracoke ferry "Perception gap" in seafarers' view of shoreside... Shipowners to EU on CO2 monitoring: "Yes, but ..." Swiber completes India's first offshore floatover... EU project develops balloon-based ship rescue system

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Frontier Airlines bringing back Bellingham to Denver flights ATA truck tonnage index jumps during month of January Charleston memorial committee calling for Fishermen's Memorial names Washington Governor taps Peterson as new secretary of transportation Diana Shipping charters Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
A ship's Achilles' heel As ships get bigger and more complex, the potential threat of previously unknown flaws increases Kidnappers demand $1.3m ransom for Armada Tuah 101 crew Pirates name their price for six seafarers snatched from service ship in Niger Delta Montagu reviews Unifeeder options Review fuels sale speculation Wellington, Legatum and Kensico buy into Scorpio Tankers Institutional investors pile into tanker company stock Analysts flag improved performance from Maersk Parent company AP Moller-Maersk to reveal group's 2012 figures on Friday Back in business Crude exports have now reached a level only slightly lower than before the revolution Reluctant sellers spell a dearth of distressed sales, says Bodouroglou Box Ships posts new profit but expects to trim its dividend Tough P&I renewal terms see brokers scramble for lowest premiums Reinsurance cost 'as significant a premium penalty' as club's specific renewal demands Middle East VLCCs struggle despite healthy flow of cargoes Vessel glut prevents significant rate rises Fools rush in to offshore business, Bourbon warns its rivals Exclusive: It might be lucrative, but offshore support is a very different market to shipping West Africa high-risk area could expand as attacks spread Security experts urge insurers to include Togo and Ivory Coast in trouble zone Sulphur rules need stronger enforcement Cardiff University calls for focus on bunker delivery notes and sniffer technology Port Authority of Thailand chief resigns Corruption claims and union overtime ban put official under pressure Sanko extends the deadline for reorganisation plan Japanese company has until end-July to come up with a proposal Arctic engagement China seeks to join the debate about how to commercially develop the north Ultra-large OOCL boxship is damaged during tests SHI takes the rap as 13,208 teu newbuilding is delayed until April Knowing the ropes A holistic approach to maritime careers will benefit the whole industry Charleston sees box throughput rise Port outpaced its rivals with double-digit growth last year Evitt to head new V.Ships cell created through Costamare pact Former InterManager president 'jumped at' new role in Greece

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
General strike in India stymies ports ALL PORT movements halted today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, in line with the start of India's two-day general strike 'Gangster' rap for Canada A FRENCH environmental group has accused Canada of "gangster" behaviour for allowing a former Russian cruise ship to go adrift unmanned Chongqing's throughput rises 24% m/m CHINA'S Chongqing ports had throughput of 10.94M tonnes in January, up 24% from December 2012 6 held in Guyana smuggling GUYANESE inspectors are today holding six suspects after seizing at least 312kg of cocaine hidden in 20 plastic bags in a container full of timber, IHS Global Insight reported today EC approves privatisation changes for Brodosplit THE EC has authorised amendments to the restructuring and privatisation deal for Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard Otto unit refused shield from creditors OTTO Marine said the Singapore High Court has refused to grant its subsidiary Reflect Geophysical protection from creditors Strike grips Greece CABOTAGE ships and ferries were idled today by a general strike in Greece Penguin's profits fall 49% SINGAPORE shipbuilder Penguin International today posted a 49% drop in profits for full-year 2012 to $4.9M Dandong reveals box surge CHINA'S northeastern port of Dandong said it increased throughput by nearly 118% last month, compared with December 2012 China's exports to non-traditional markets surge CHINA'S export cargoees to non-traditional markets surged in 2012 against the backdrop of declining orders from old trade partners

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Costco Teamsters Approve Three-Year Contract Costco Teamsters have approved a new three-year contract that includes a 9 percent wage increase over the term of the agreement. The annual pay increases over the three years of the contract will bring the hourly wage rate for clerks to $22.87. Additionally, clerks will receive bonuses of $3,750 to $4,000 every... TransCore Canadian Freight Index Hits Record High in January TransCore's Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index showed load volumes in January increased 25 percent from December 2012 and 4 percent from January 2012, surpassing the record set for the month in January 2011 by 3 percent. Intra-Canada loads represented 24 percent of the total load volumes, and cross-border postings represented 71... Survey: Canadian Business Leaders Optimistic for 2013 Canadian business leaders are optimistic about their financial prospects in 2013, despite economic uncertainty, according to a quarterly survey of Canadian businesses commissioned by UPS Canada and conducted by Leger Marketing. The survey found that three in five business leaders believe they will see more revenue in 2013 than they did... Cathay Pacific Reports Jump in Cargo for Month Cathay Pacific Airways reported that Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined carried 132,792 metric tons of cargo and mail in January, an increase of 14.2 percent year-over-year. The cargo and mail load factor in January rose 3.1 percentage points to 63 percent. Capacity, measured in available cargo per mail metric ton kilometers,... U.S. Lines to Adjust Pacific Express 3 Service U.S. Lines will adjust its Pacific Express 3 service, effective March 12. The shipping company will add Ningbo to the rotation in China, prior to Shanghai; drop Xiamen as a direct call in China, which will be serviced via Hong Kong or Pusan for all U.S. East Coast destinations; and add... Quest Navigation Prepares for Canada-Maine Ferry Service Quest Navigation has leased a ship in anticipation of restarting ferry service between Portland, Maine, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and could, if awarded the contract, begin offering ferry service as early as this summer, according to Maine's Bangor Daily News. The Eliot, Maine-based company is one of only two companies that... Gulf Intermodal Services Announces Management Promotions Linda Johnson.Jim Gillis.Saul Ramirez.Gulf Intermodal Services has promoted Linda Johnson to regional vice president of the New Orleans office, Jim Gillis to regional vice president of the Houston office and Saul Ramirez to safety and recruiting supervisor of the Houston office. Prior to this position, Johnson held various roles at the... New Century Transportation Names Olszewski President New Century Transportation has named Mark Olszewski its new president. Olszewski will oversee the New Jersey-based trucking company's management and operations, in addition to the design and implementation of revenue growth strategies. He has more than 25 years of related experience in the transportation industry, beginning his career with less-than-truckload carrier Roadway Express... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Shanghai Shipping Exchange I expect three major events in shipping this year: The volatile shipping market could stabilize during a transition year for future resurrection. Neither carriers nor shippers are happy with the fluctuation of rates in 2012, and neither side wins in such a market. A less volatile but more energized market could... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Shanghai International Shipping Institute The shipping market in 2013 may hardly see a fundamental rollover of its current downturn, but the industry will definitely experience a transition that will feature a reshuffling of shipping companies and innovations in their operation and management. A noticeable event is Maersk Line's attempt to employ Triple E containerships... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Safmarine North America I anticipate our industry will see several changes and forms of evolution this year as all sectors try to find a solid foundation for sustained success. One of the most important developments I suspect we'll witness will be one of increased internal focus by relevant stakeholders, and that won't necessarily... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Ports America The economic environment remains challenging and volatile. We must use this time to leverage stakeholder management across the supply chain with an emphasis on increased public-private partnerships and strengthened cooperation. Vital capital investments toward structural enhancements and upgrades in infrastructure, along with additional equipment purchases already have demonstrated value in such... Annual Review & Outlook 2013: Port of Tampa 2013 promises to bring considerable uncertainty, as well as opportunity for the shipping and ports sector. While the U.S. economy appears to be on a slow path toward recovery from the Great Recession, Europe and Asia face challenges such that the long-term global trade outlook is for more tempered growth... Fuel Surcharges Drive US Intermodal Prices Up U.S. intermodal rates rose slightly last week across multiple lanes, according to weekly data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. This increase was largely due to the continued rise in fuel surcharges, IDS said. All-in 53-Foot Door-to-Door Spot Intermodal RatesWest to East... Port Metro Vancouver's 2012 Container Traffic Hit All-Time High Port Metro Vancouver in British Columbia handled a record 2.7 million 20-foot-equivalent units in 2012, rising 8 percent year-over-year. The port also moved 124 million metric tons of cargo in 2012, rising 1 percent from 2011. The gain was mainly driven by growth in Asian economies and continuing strength in the... Teamsters Gain Support Among American Airlines Mechanics American Airlines mechanics and related workers have reached a majority of cards signed for Teamster representation at many locations, according to the Teamsters Airline Division and the Teamsters Aviation Mechanics Coalition. The Teamster Union is nearing majority support throughout the system and is one step closer to filing for an election... MIQ Logistics Opens Service Center in New Orleans MIQ Logistics has opened a new service center in the Lakeway Business Center in New Orleans. The facility, which specializes in import and export services, is positioned between the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and the Port of New Orleans. The Overland Park, Kan.-based logistics company has also hired Tony Ponder...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Maersk Line: profits up in Q4? That seems to be the consensus of opinion of analysts ahead of A P Moller-Maersk's full-year results on Friday for its flagship liner business.William Foggon of ... Peak season: to be or not to be? As the dragon made way for the Year of the Snake the jury was still out on the prospects for a traditional peak season in the Asia - Europe trade lane. Indeed, ... Idled box fleet grabs bigger fish According to the latest report from Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of containerships in hot or cold lay-up now reads 319 units for ... Charleston sees box throughput rise in January Container volumes at US east coast port Charleston rose to 121,000 teu in January 2013, a 7.7% increase over the same month last year.For the first seven months ... Bids for Unifeeder? Just months after it acquired rival operator Feederlink , European shortsea, feeder and logistics group Unifeeder's owners Montagu Private Equity and senior management ... Shipping crisis threatens German banking system, Bundesbank warns German shipping is in 'deep crisis' and financiers' three-digit-billion-dollar exposure to the sector represents 'a significant regional and sectoral risk' for ... US trucks on a roll The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index advanced by a further 2.9% in January after an adjusted jump of 2.4% in December. ...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Delos targets Omega trio Delos Shipping of the US appears to be closing in on the acquisition of Omega Navigation's stake in three products tankers. Rem's profit plunges Age Remoy's Rem Offshore has blamed the weak North Sea spot market for a slump in fourth quarter earnings. Lomas wants action Bulker owners association Intercargo has called for a quick investigation into the fatal sinking of Harita Bauxite off the Philippines on Saturday. BW pays Pemex BW Group has paid Mexican oil company Pemex $13.6m in arbitration costs in a row over the price of an FPSO. German ship sales treble Troubled German shipping funds sold three times as many ships in 2012 as in the previous year. Diana signs with Glencore Diana Shipping has tied up a charter deal with Glencore for a kamsarmax bulker recently picked up at auction. Fornaes buys another Danish shipbreaking yard Fornaes has snapped up another elderly vessel for demolition. DeepOcean in Statoil coup DeepOcean's long-standing relationship with Norwegian oil powerhouse Statoil has reaped dividends after the pair entered into a mammoth long-term offshore services contract. DCIX to cut dividend? Diana Containerships will scale back its dividend this year, two leading Wall Street analysts warn. Crewman injured by wave Bermudan authorities are on standby to evacuate an Odfjell crewman hit by a large wave. Sanko buys more time Troubled Japanese owner Sanko Steamship has been given five more months to finalise its reorganisation plan. Finnish strike threat Finland's icebreakers could be kept in port next month as the country's ship officers association protests against redundancies. Billung gets serious Golden Ocean boss says talks over acquisitions have ramped up a notch. Unifeeder for sale? Maersk Line has been linked to a takeover move for Danish shortsea and logistics operator Unifeeder which has been put up for sale by its private equity owner, reports say. Fortuna master fined The Russian captain of the cargoship Fortuna has been fined in Denmark for not reporting its grounding quickly enough. Nanaimo restructures Canada's Nanaimo Shipyard is undergoing a financial restructuring to make itself viable once more. Aker Philly bounces back Work on a two-vessel order for ExxonMobil helped tip Kjell Inge Rokke's Aker Philadelphia Shipyard back to profit in the fourth quarter. Hostage count mounts Nigerian pirates now have 10 foreign seafarers in captivity after details of the latest West African attack emerged on Wednesday. Time to buy Nam Cheong Investors should pounce on shares in Singapore-listed Nam Cheong before the company announces record results, according to analysts. Eurotunnel hits back France's Eurotunnel will contest UK anti-trust findings that its purchase of three former SeaFrance ferries could push up cross-Channel prices. Bonheur profit shrinks Red ink from its shipping, cruise and renewable energy activities dragged down fourth quarter profit at Fred Olsen holding company Bonheur. Bahri fixes merger funding National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has clinched bridge financing worth SAR 31.8bn ($848m) to fund its merger with Vela. Korea's 10-year low The combined order backlog of nine major Korean shipyards is at its lowest level for 10 years. PE buys Cosalt Offshore A European private equity and venture capital firm has agreed to buy Cosalt Offshore from its struggling parent company. PACD ties up $1bn loan Pacific Drilling has signed a $1 billion senior secured credit facility agreement to plug a gap in the funding of its newbuildings. Teekay adds tug trio Teekay Shipping Australia has secured three more high powered tugs for its operations in Port Hedland. OOCL newbuild damaged An OOCL containership newbuilding has been damaged while under construction at Samsung Heavy industries. Endeavour back in action Northern Offshore has secured a short term charter contract for its jack-up drilling rig Energy Endeavour. Judgment day draws near Equity analysts are starting to take a closer look at the Teekay family of companies in anticipation of fourth-quarter earnings reports that are due out later this week. Inner circle still intact Stephen Kaplan will continue to serve as a close advisor to shipping mogul Peter Georgiopoulos after relinquishing a seat on Genco Shipping & Trading's board of directors late last week.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Diamond heist has 'significant impact' on Brink's The Antwerp World Diamond Centre has put the value of the goods - both rough and polished stones - at $50 million. Brink's employees were loading the plane at Brussels Airport in Belgium when the robbers struck. Ship financing in 'troubled waters,' banker says Andreas Dombret, board member at Deutsche Bundesbank, said in a speech in Hamburg Monday that "the financing of shipping undoubtedly represents a substantial regional and sectoral risk in the banking industry." Maersk hiking transpacific rates April 1 Truck tonnage soars in January MIQ Logistics enters New Orleans Draymen as port employees called bad idea Rep. Roger Freeman, the prime sponsor of the bill, H.B. 1719, said "there are injustices in the Port of Seattle and trucking business" and was introducing the bill to help underpaid drayage drivers who are independent contractors. AMI takes on India DHL signs maintenance agreement Transplace, CombineNet keep procurement platform Semiconductor maker uses Amber Road for screening E-invoicing on the rise Irish forwarder signs up with CargoWise India to get new air regulatory agency The Indian government is eyeing the creation of a nine-member Civil Aviation Authority, which would set aviation standards and oversee air safety, regulation and licensing. It will replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Fuel price risk goes beyond mainstream shipping sphere Single-tonne contract allows organisations to tailor hedging strategies to match exposure and trade smaller clip sizes, as and when risk arises. Teekay evaluating potential LNG bunkering sites Teekay's LNG bunkering plans could potentially lead to a facility in Vancouver and Seattle. Wartsila to host webinar focused on LNG 'Invested in correctly, LNG can deliver advantages such as lower operating costs, fewer exhaust emissions, greater fuel flexibility and a fast return on investment.' Canadian refinery 'could close' East coast plant produces a range of products, including bunker fuel. IFO prices firm in Fujairah South African market records fall in prices. Mid-week bunker prices soften in Europe Weak demand in Gibraltar. 'No doubt' that more companies will go down in 2013 Entities owned by German KG houses may be 'the biggest black hole' among companies that cannot service debts. Player outlines pricing structure for LNG LNG bunker fuel should be benchmarked against conventional alternatives. Korea Line's debt talks fall through Korea Line said to have accumulated debts of more than $942 million. Fuel oil trains delayed by winter weather Cargoes are heading to the Russian ports of Nakhodka and Slavyanka. Odfjell in the red for 2012 The company made a net loss of $111 million in 2012, down from a net profit of $269 million in 2011. Singapore bunker sales at 'eight-month high' MPA releases new data on low sulphur sales. Asian bunker prices a mixed bag midweek WTI futures displayed gains in electronic trading. Chemical tanker owners ordering bigger ships Shipping analyst says average sizes for new chemical tankers to be above 38,000 dwt. Thai vessel crew arrested for oil smuggling Vessel owner had provided untaxed fuel oil. US Senate clears the way for investment in alternative fuels Senate scraps rule that limited Pentagon's scope to invest in alternative energy. Singapore-listed firm's profit plunges 82% But revenue was up 6.5% on ship repair, chartering and bunkering activities.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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