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June 26, 2014

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China prepares to buy Greek transport facilities to build EU gateway Hyundai takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 6 CSAV buys slots on Jamaica-USEC-Asia-Caribbean G6 service Chongqing cargo volume up 12.2pc to 385 million tonnes in 5 months KTZ Express opens international development office in Hong Kong Made-in-China Volvos to be exported in 2015 to US as local sales soar Forwarders seek an end to coercive regulations that prove ineffective Vietnam's shipping prospects bright despite South China Sea tensions Port Klang's Northport expands Wharf 8 to attract 18,000-TEUers Hapag-Lloyd and MOL revise Europe-West Africa to fill Zim vacuum Lufthansa's new B777F flies into Frankfurt for collection of SA cargo Changi Airport's cargo slight uptick in May to overtake passenger Penang at logger heads with BN over new airport at Kulim

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JUNE 25, 2014
"K" Line to invest in two additional next generation car carriers Freight forwarders' connectivity should not be chained, UN workshop told Ships turn greener Budget should simplify port tariff regime: ICRA Coast Guard gets berth in Mumbai Port Shipping Minister, Secretary to grace Mumbai Port's 142nd Foundation Day today Volumes continue to improve at top global box ports, shows survey India to negotiate extension of Russia-China gas line INR 40K cr. highway projects get clearance INR turns marginally weak in dollar buying Project tracking cell's role to be widened Sugar industry welcomes import duty hike Iraq crisis to have ripple effect on tanker market; bunker prices, says report

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Almost 1 million truck shipments shifted from road to rail UIC and IEC ink global cooperation pact FPS Sri Lanka selects business development head Kerry helps distributing fashion brand in Asia Freight trains whisper in Germany Zagrosjet adds European destinations IAG Cargo collects light freight in Seattle and Houston EU extends liner consortia block exemption regulation United Arab Emirates to introduce TIR system Herzog & Partner expanding consulting activities 100. Jahr ist rosiger Yet another attack on airport in Pakistan K Line to invest in two more next generation car carriers

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JUNE 25, 2014
LR names Nick Brown Marine COO Crowley seeks Title XI guarantees for LNG fueled ConRo pair Bore to trial Norsepower Rotor Sail on Ro-Ro Gaslog orders LNG newbuilds at Hyundai Heavy Industries June 25, 2014 Four year prison sentence imposed in MSC bribery case Total terminates Skandi Aker well intervention contract Bourbon takes delivery of 500th vessel Keppel to convert veteran Moss LNG carrier to FLNG

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JUNE 25, 2014
Port of Seattle Commissioners unveil Quality Jobs Initiative components White House sets plan for countering piracy US Merchant Marine Academy celebrates graduating class Washington State Ferries vessel ready to make final voyage New commanding officer for Coast Guard Response Boat center

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JUNE 25, 2014
Nyborg steps up at Norden Former Pacific Basin chief executive to fill in for Mortensen Brown promoted as Lloyd's Register reorganises operating regions Barrow and Poulovassilis responsible for northern and southern Europe respectively US LPG exports to hit record in July, Avance Gas predicts Next month to be hotter than May's 1m tonne record Growing crude trade from Russia's Kozmino boosts aframax employment Four years in, East Siberia generates nearly five shipments a week to Asia's oil importers P3 decision shows why shipping needs a global competition body, says lawyer Single authority would benefit the industry, says Holman Fenwick Willan partner Scorpio Tankers boosts fundraising target to $300m New York-listed company seeks more cash to buy back shares and stock Pacific Basin ends talks to sell towage unit Impairment charge will push Hong Kong dry bulk player to a first-half loss Price war looms as ECA could add $184m a year to Baltic feeder costs Low-sulphur surcharge battle is likely as compliance is a heavier burden than the fines GasLog completes takeover of three more BG vessels Second trio of LNG carriers have been chartered back to gas major GasLog orders two LNG carriers from Hyundai Pair of vessels plus four options mark owner's first order at yard Ultra planning Precious Shipping factors in changing port depths when ordering tonnage Nigerian navy preventing use of armed guards IMO has requested clarification from country's authorities Nautilus Holdings files for Chapter 11 as $728m debts take their toll Boxship operator blames depressed market and expiry of lucrative contracts Steady Middle East volumes and rise from US boost Avance Gas profits Expanding VLGC owner reports a busy second quarter International Chamber of Shipping welcomes move to protect oceans New ideas merit serious consideration, says ICS secretary-general Hinchliffe We want your #seafarerselfie Day of the Seafarer: Lloyd's List seeks the face of global shipping

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JUNE 25, 2014
Havyard completes IPO Havyard, the Norwegian shipbuilder that focuses on offshore services vessels, says it has competed an IPO. Ttrading in the shares of the company is expected to commence on 1 July. The company offered a total of 4.2M shares at a price of NK33.5 ($5.58) each, plus an over-allotment of 420,000 shares HHI gains GasLog LNG sextet Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has gained an order for up to six LNG carriers from Monaco based shipowner GasLog. The New York listed owner has ordered two firm 174,000m³ vessels with delivery scheduled for 2H 2017 and options for a further four vessels. If the options are converted they have a Hakodate wins handysize trio Japanese shipbuilder Hakodate Dock has won orders for three Handysize bulkers with two for returning German owner Johann M K Blumenthal and one for a Japanese owner. The two 34,000dwt vessels will have an overall length of 179.9m, a beam of 30m, and a depth of 13.7m, with delivery scheduled for May Taizhou Kouan secures order for eight Ultramaxes Chinese shipbuilder Taizhou Kouan shipyard has secured an order for up to eight Ultramax bulkers from Greek company Veritas Ship Management at a total cost of $215M. Brokers indicate that the deal is for four firm 64,000dwt vessels and four options with Veritas managing for the as yet unnamed owners EC prolongs liner consortia extension The European Commission yesterday granted liner shipping consortia a five-year extension of their block exemption from EU competition legislation. The commission said that, after public consultation, it had found the exemption worked well, providing legal certainty for agreements that benefited Greek ferry delays new Swedish company An overrun refit of a ferry in Greece has delayed the start-up of a new company in Sweden, the Gotlandsbåten ferry company said. "As we have not as yet received a clear message from Greece when Vastervik can arrive [in] the Baltic and be ready for service, we have chosen to close bookings. As soon Delays cost Shanghai yard $163M Shanghai Shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), ended 2012 with more than CNY1Bn ($163M) in losses. This is because of serious delays in construction on 36 of its 39 newbuildings. The losses were revealed yesterday after China's National Audit Office reviewed 2012 Malaysia keen on east-west rail link Malaysia is keen to build a rail link between its west and east coasts as it bids to provide an alternative to the crowded Malacca Straits, a speaker at the Infrastructure Outlook 2014 said. Malaysia's Land Public Transport Department (SPAD) has consultants working on the rail link project, Scomi Sewol survivors to testify Surviving passengers of the capsized ferry Sewol will testify at the trial of 15 crew members at the end of July. This was decided yesterday during the third day of the trial at a court in Gwangju, South Korea. Lee Jun-Seok, who was at the helm of the Sewol when it went down on 16 April, and three Keppel Shipyard finalizes LNG contract with Golar Singapore-listed Keppel Shipyard has signed a conditional contract with Golar Hilli, a subsidiary of Golar LNG, to perform what will be the world's first conversion of an existing Moss LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNGV). According to the corporate announcement, the contract will OW Bunker buys Wilhelmsen Marine Fuel Global marine fuel company OW Bunker has acquired Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels, a marine fuel broker, for an undisclosed sum. "Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels has a strong team and an interesting customer base that fits well into OW Bunker's integrated business model. Apart from strengthening our position in Summer lull hits chemical shipping market Chemical freight rates have been hit by weak summer demand, with the Asian market displaying weakness in all routes. "Trade lanes within Asia have started to feel the pressure of the summer season with rates, in some cases, coming off about 50 cents/tonne in the spot market in the last week as

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JUNE 25, 2014
Intermodal rates bucking usual trends IDS Top 36 Lane Index: U.S. Intermodal Rates Full-size chart Tightening north-to-south and south-to-north U.S. markets have pushed intermodal rates lower as rates continue to normalize from record winter highs. An index of 36 major U.S. intermodal lanes dropped 1.7 percent this week to $2,117, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot... US Customs issues guidelines for West Coast diversions U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued guidelines for ship and cargo contingency plans ahead of a possible West Coast trade disruption arising from the expiration of the longshore labor union contract. Related Stories FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges West Coast work stoppage poses... Container shipowner-charterer files for bankruptcy protection Nautilus Holdings Ltd., which charters 16 container ships to ocean carriers, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing a "depressed" charter market. The Bermuda-based company listed assets of more than $500 million and debt of more than $100 million in its Chapter 11 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains, New York.... FMC seeking clarity from carriers on US West Coast congestion surcharges WASHINGTON - U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero today said the agency is reaching out to container lines for specifics on their planned congestion surcharges ahead of potential work stoppages at U.S. West Coast ports. "What we want to make sure is that there is specificity [in congestion surcharges] because... West Coast shippers prepared: Cargo soars at Canadian ports Port Metro Vancouver's throughput climbed 14.6 percent year-over-year in May. Full-size chart West coast Canadian ports experienced double-digit year-over-year volume growth in May, signaling that some North American shippers have followed through on plans to divert cargo from the U.S. West Coast ahead of the midnight June 30 expiration of the dockworker... NC ports agency charts more diverse course The North Carolina State Ports Authority has decided to zig while its larger South Atlantic competitors zag. "We're selling differentiated service where we have an edge. We're working to capture business that others aren't interested in," said Paul Cozza, the new CEO at the North Carolina agency that oversees the ports... Drewry: Cargo diversion holding back trans-Pacific spot rates Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low. Full-size chart Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles are holding steady at a two-year low this week, and they could stay that way until labor negotiations at U.S. West Coast ports are completed. Drewry's benchmark spot... Etihad Airways gains European foothold with Alitalia deal Alitalia aircraft.Etihad Airways today established a foothold in Europe's second-largest air freight market with an agreement in principle to acquire a 49 percent stake in Italian flag carrier Alitalia. Etihad didn't disclose financial details of the deal, which followed seven months of negotiations, but Italian transport minister Maurizio Lupi has said... US export financing tool in jeopardy WASHINGTON - U.S. manufacturers could lose a powerful resource that helps some of their foreign customers get loan guarantees they couldn't secure in the private sector, which backers say allows many American exporters to stay globally competitive. The future of the Export-Import Bank is in doubt, as many House Republicans are... KCS intermodal facility to tap growing Dallas market Kansas City Southern Railway's new intermodal facility will allow the railroad to handle the growing conversion of truck loads to the rails in the Dallas region. The Wylie, Texas, terminal will open in mid-2015, giving the railroad more than 57 percent more annual lift capacity than it has at its nearby... Electronics shippers turn to China-Duisburg rail route Hewlett Packard produces half of its laptops in the giant central Chinese city of Chongqing. One of the first movers in the Go West initiative, the computer and electronics company churns out 60,000 motherboards a day. Getting the computers to the global markets from a city more than 2,000 miles inland... Asia-Europe container trade on road to recovery: HSBC The worst is over for the Asia-Europe container trade as slow-steaming and scrapping of old vessels begin to address excess capacity, according to a recent report from HSBC's transport analysts. "In the short term, the Asia-Europe route is showing signs of improvement. Further out, slow-steaming and the scrapping of old vessels...

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JUNE 25, 2014
Deep Sea seals deal Deep Sea Supply has completed the acquisition of ten platform-supply vessels from an affiliate of Norwegian shipping mogul John Fredriksen. Crowley seeks cash A leading tug, tanker and containership operator has rejoined the race to secure loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). CSC lines up tanker Sri Lanka's Ceylon Shipping Corp (CSC) has won government approval to pursue a new tanker acquisition. Havyard gets IPO away Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard has completed its Oslo IPO after cutting its share price on the final day. Olsen refinancing Fred Olsen holding companies Bonheur and Ganger Rolf are lining up Norwegian bond issues. Pac Basin sale off Hong Kong owner Pacific Basin is now expecting to post a loss in the first six months after it failed to complete a sale of its harbour towage business. UK Chamber 'disappointed' The UK Chamber of Shipping has reiterated its backing for new sulphur emissions legislation after its views were "misrepresented" in a parliamentary debate on the impact it will have on domestic ferries. Nyborg in for now Norden's vice chairman Klaus Nyborg will take over as interim CEO after Carsten Mortensen bagged the top job at BW Group. GasLog adds more LNG ships New York-listed GasLog has lined up an additional six LNG newbuildings in Korea. CSAV prices high Chile's CSAV has priced its new share issue 29% above its closing price on Tuesday. Nigeria kills three pirates Nigerian forces have killed three pirates who attacked a joint task force (JTF) patrol boat. Total tears up AOS deal Aker Solutions has lost an offshore vessel charter with Total worth $150m. Fesco expands again Russian owner Fesco is to invest $200m in a new terminal in the Moscow region. Kouan clinches Veritas bulkers China's Taizhou Kouan shipyard has won a deal to build eight bulkers for Greek owner Veritas Ship Management. Rates boost Avance Avance Gas has moved into profit for the second quarter of 2014 on the back of the very strong VLGC freight market. Edda Fonn fixed out Norway's Ostensjo Rederi has secured a potential four year charter for one of its ROV and subsea vessels. NAO tops up fundraiser Underwriters for Nordic American Offshore's (NAO) IPO have exercised in full their option to buy additional shares in the company. Gulftainer Florida bound Gulftainer has signed a long-term deal to operate container and multi-purpose cargo terminals at Florida's Port Canaveral. Bigger STNG Scorpio Tankers (STNG) has upsized its sale of convertible notes to $300m on favourable pricing terms, finance sources said today. Golar seeks Hilli cash Golar LNG Limited will sell up to 12.7 million shares to pay for the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction unit.

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JUNE 25, 2014
Ex-Im Bank renewal caught in political crossfire The primary defeat of Eric Cantor, who has stepped down as majority leader, opened the door to Tea Party activists in the House to kill the bank. Cantor helped push through the bank's re-authorization two years ago. IAG expands courier service to Houston, Seattle IAG said this solution is tailor made for forwarders who need a last-minute booking but don't want to pay to transport the cargo to the airport. The program started at airports in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, London and New York. UPS breaks ground on Memphis expansion STB requires grain-shipment plan from CP, BNSF The board said shippers have reported "grain elevators running out of storage capacity, risks of stored grain spoiling, and penalties incurred by grain shippers for products that are not delivered on time." Nautilus files for bankruptcy protection

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JUNE 25, 2014
Fujairah schedules 'looking busy' Prices in Middle East hub show little change on Wednesday. Prices soft in European hubs Tight avails seen for HS product in Hamburg. Trident Alliance launches next week Focus is strict enforcement of 2015 sulphur regulations. EU seeking sampling guidelines for sulphur checks Setting up guidelines for taking 'in-use' fuel samples from ships has so far not been successful at the IMO. Fuel oil imports tumble China's monthly fuel oil imports fell to their lowest level in 12 years in May. Liberia: 'We don't need new regulations' Says to focus on effective implementation of existing rules as 'the result of ineffective implementation is yet more regulation'. Container lines win exemption from anti-trust laws Rising fuel prices and larger vessels make consortia 'an even more important tool'. Volatile compounds can play havoc with flash point Small fraction in the fuel blend can make a bunker stem off-spec. Asian IFO market broadly steady Meanwhile, MGO rates were lacking a clear direction. Cruise line sees quarterly profits leap Fuel savings add to bottom line line growth. Brightoil secures $120 million loan agreement Loan of 10 year term has been arranged with Credit Suisse. Malaysian bunker player reports stronger earnings Company planning to lease bunker storage tanks at Sabah ports. More type approvals for battery storage system System now has type approvals from three classification societies. Bomin Group subsidiaries relocate Three marine fuel firms now under one roof.

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South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

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