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February 3, 2015

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Wall Street Journal reports Maersk planning orders of 20,000-TEU ships State Council: Replicate free trade zone rules in other Chinese cities Inherently corrupt system governs British marine pilotage, says campaigner Hoegh Osaka's unscathed car cargo likely to be scrapped for fear of suits Russian-backed rebel rockets kill 30 Ukrainians in Sea of Azov port city Korean Register offers money-saving low-sulphur fuel changeover software 600 of 2,000 of Vancouver harbour truckers' work licences revoked US Defence test boat completes 35-knot unmanned voyage in busy waters High Court: Insurers must pay US$76 million for Brillante Virtuoso loss LA-Long Beach truckers prepare to launch 'grey' chassis pool on March 1 Anna Thompson takes over from Richard Hall as Cathay flight ops chief Air France-KLM Cargo chief Erik Varwijk quits, 'time for something new' JAL profit off 3.1pc to US$1.01 billion despite 9.4pc jump in offshore cargo Emirates SkyCargo adds Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, African to network

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
"K" Line's net profit more than doubles in first three quarters Evergreen to charter eleven 18,000-TEU vessels Korea, Taiwan & Hong Kong in TS Lines' new weekly service Liberian Registry launches green ship initiative MOL takes delivery of new LNG carrier for key Asia-Pacific project NYK registers impressive net profit increase for 9 months of fiscal Slovenia's Koper in major expansion mode Softlink Global wins Express IT Award 2014 for Best Cloud Solution UASC orders 2,000 new reefer units EU Transport Commissioner engages in dialogue with port stakeholders Four bidders vying for dredging project at Mormugao Port Port of Antwerp handles 4.3 pc more freight in 2014 V.O. Chidambaranar Port receives Capesize vessel Telangana likely to set up dry port Centre sets up special pack-houses for mango exports Development of SEZs in Maharashtra only after review: Industries Minister Euro fall to impact traditional export sectors: Fieo US to help make Vizag a smart city

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TNT expands road service to Turkey and Kosovo Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville records 50% growth Capturing freight carbon with new ISO guidelines Hupac shifting more from road to rail Project Partners teams up with Century group Smart system to battle Long Beach congestion Interrail Logistics teams up with Gomultimodal Qatar Airways Cargo to Ahmedabad New CEO to return airberlin to profitability London-Manchester intermodal service doubles Dreamliner launch client to buy bigger B787 version Lufthansa Cargo and Dachser prolong partnership Global schedule performance drops in 2014

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
"K" Line exec pleads guilty to price fixing Hiroshige Tanioka was sentenced to 18 months in US prison and a USD20,000 fine for conspiring to fix prices on ro-ro cargo in the Asia-US trade. Tanioka, who pled guilty in federal court in Baltimore, Maryland, on 30 January, participated in the conspiracy while he was an executive at Japanese Genoa breaks cargo records in 2014 The Italian port of Genoa broke several records last year, including those for containers and total cargo volume moved. The port announced that all told, its terminals moved nearly 52M tonnes of cargo in 2014, an increase of 4.8% compared with that of the previous year. The port's container ESPO wary of Juncker plan The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed concern that the EUR315Bn (USD355Bn) EU investment plan championed by European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker will divert funds from EU port infrastructure projects. ESPO said it had learned that a guarantee fund to be set up under Frangou highlights box fleet As the dry bulk sector hits new lows, Navios Partners chairwoman Angeliki Frangou has focused attention on her company's container ship holdings. The NYSE-listed mixed-fleet owner has reported net income of USD13.5M for 4Q14, up 33% from USD10.1M in 4Q13. Higher profits were driven by a larger GLDD awarded NY dredge contract Great Lakes Dredge & Dock won a USD23.4M contract for an ongoing environmental construction project at Fire Island, New York. The contract is the second of what is anticipated to be three contracts to be awarded to implement the Fire Island Inlet to Moriches Inlet (FIMI) Stabilization Project, Delaware River deepening gets $97.5M Federal funds totalling USD97.5M have been allocated to continue deepening the Delaware River on the American East Coast, a Pennsylvania lawmaker said. US Senator Bob Casey said on 29 January that the US Army Corps of Engineers is releasing USD62.5M in new funding, along with USD35M that had Scrapping 'could boost dry bulk sector' An increase in scrapping of dry bulk carriers could bring some relief to a dry bulk market that continues to suffer from poor outlook, analysts and brokers said. "In the demolition market, the highlight of the week is the increased appetite for Capesize bulkers," said Greek shipbroker Weber Seas Meiji Shipping orders VLCC Japanese shipowner Meiji Shipping Group has ordered a very large crude carrier from shipbuilder Japan Marine United. In a Tokyo Stock Exchange filing, Meiji Shipping, led by CEO Kazuya Uchida, said the newbuilding order serves to modernise and expand the company's fleet. The company would not MOL receives first China-built LNG carrier Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) announced today the delivery of the LNG carrier Papua by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Hudong) last Friday. This is the first in a series of four ships to be built by Hudong for the PNG LNG project in Papua New Guinea invested by China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Myanmar, Thailand pledge to develop Dawei Myanmar and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to the Dawei port project, the Thai government has reported via its website. The announcement is significant because the 28-30 January meeting in Bangkok was the first joint high-level committee between the two sides since the Thai military took TCC focuses on Japanese market for growth Hong Kong-headquartered ship management company, Tai Chong Cheang Steamship Company (TCC), cited the Japanese market as the main focus for the company's "blue chip, top-of-mind, boutique shipowning strategy" for growth. Kenneth Koo, group chairman and CEO of TCC, highlighted in the company's 60th AZRB invests $7.44M in bunkering facilities Malaysia-listed construction and oil and gas company, Ahmad Zaki Resources (AZRB) has made a MYR27M ($7.44M) investment into bunkering facilities at Tok Bali Port, Malaysia. Around MYR12M from the investment fund will be used to construct two three-litre marine gas oil tanks, while the remaining POSH acquires Eide Marine Offshore Singapore-listed boat charter services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has completed the acquisition of Netherlands-based offshore engineering company Eide Marine Offshore BV (EMO). As a result, EMO has become a wholly owned subsidiary of POSH. EMO is primarily involved in the HMM sells Hyundai Securities stake to Orix Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced that Japanese financial services group Orix Corp's private equity arm has been selected as the preferred bidder for its controlling stake in affiliated stockbroking firm Hyundai Securities. The development comes after some bidders submitted letters of Tanker missing off Indonesia after 'pirate' boarding An Indonesian-flagged chemical tanker went missing after being boarded by armed men off North Sulawesi, Indonesia. MT Rehobot was carrying around 1,100 tonnes of diesel before setting off from Bitung, North Sulawesi, on 28 January, according to a report from the Singapore-based anti-piracy Australia slaps one-year ban on port state offender In a new first, Australian port state control has outlawed a ship from Australian ports for a full 12 months. Indonesian-flagged container ship Red Rover was directed not to enter any Australian port for a year after being detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) three times CSSC-SSE is back to black in 2014 Shanghai-listed CSSC Steel Structure Engineering (CSSC-SSE), a Chinese maker of marine equipment, machineries and steel structures, forecast that it returned to the black in 2014 on investment gains. The profits in 2014 totalled between CNY5M ($806,452) and CNY9M, a stock filing of the company

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Budget seeks $11.6 billion for nine new Navy ships Harley Marine installs media wall in communications center Astilleros Gondan to build Østensjø LNG-fueled tugs New MAN Diesel & Turbo genset targets offshore market Whistleblower to collect $250,000 in magic pipe case Chinese shipyard orders ABB systems for LNG carriers

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Port of Portland plans upgrades for Portland International Airport Rail group announces retirement of Safety/Operations Senior VP Port of Vancouver, USA schedules series of six free public tours Mitsui O.S.K. Lines takes delivery of first Chinese-built LNG carrier DOT releases updated version of Internet transport reference guide

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Dismay at lack of action after bulker tragedies IMO told to 'hurry up' by Intercargo chairman while London Greek body blasts 'deplorable' tactics at certain terminals Data Hub: Trade Statistics -Transpacific volumes up 6.9% in 2014 But lack of profitability causes closure of North American west coast service Frontline 2012 pays $96m for two modern suezmax tankers John Fredriksen's tanker vehicle eyes improving fortunes for these 1m barrel tankers Capesize demolition frenzy gives way to fresh caution Interest from buyers and sellers alike has waned Tianjin Marine throws $1bn from private placement into money market Shanghai-listed carrier appears not to be in a hurry to place orders for VLCCs and LNG carriers KfW arranges finance for two Siem newbuildings German bank is mandated lead arranger for $350m offshore vessels deal Navios Partners boosts earnings from expanded fleet Containership-focused partnership extends dividend pledge to end-2016 Carriers' schedule performance slides on 2013 levels Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes both record declines in on-time arrivals Manila operations returning to 'normal' Yard utilisation expected to fall below 60% before the Chinese New Year, say ICTSI Insurers slam careless heavylift practices 'Lack of expertise' highlighted by UK Club and Allianz BDI returns to 1980s, helped by hangdog capes Difficult business climate for capesizes appears to be mirrored in fortunes of dry bulk sector overall Age of the giants New generation of containerships requires a supporting cast of terminals, stevedores, feeders, barges, trains and trucks

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Obama's highway plan not expected to go far but funding idea might WASHINGTON - Like his past surface transportation budgets, President Obama's most recent ambitious plan to boost funding won't likely go far, but his proposal to tap more dollars for highway, roads and bridges through corporate tax reform has a shot, expert say. Through his fiscal 2016 budget proposal, Obama wants to... Rails ramp up capital plans amid calls for operational change The major North American freight railroads this year plan to spend 7.4 percent more on their U.S. networks and on hiring than last year, as they see growing demand and are working to restore service to mid-2013 levels. But there is also an increasing sense in the industry that the railroads... Analysts predict US truckload rates to rise 4 to 9 percent Tight truck capacity and low fuel prices will shift the balance between over-the-road trucking and intermodal rail this year, with some intermodal freight being transferred to truck despite rising truckload rates, according to Cass Information Systems and Avondale Partners. The freight payment company and investment research firm expect truckload rates... US Congress steps up pressure on ILWU, PMA to reach deal The U.S. Congress is stepping up its pressure on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to reach a "swift resolution" to their 9-month-old contract negotiations. Eighty-four U.S. House members have signed a letter urging the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to... Whistleblower gets $250,000 of car carrier's $1.8 million fine A whistleblower among the crew of a Japanese car carrier will receive $250,000 of a $1.8 million fine imposed against the ship operator for illegally dumping oily residue and bilges into the ocean. Haichiuma Steamship Co., a subsidiary of NYK Line, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Baltimore to violating... 'K' Line official sentenced to 18 months for price-fixing An executive of Japan-based "K" Line was sentenced to 18 months in prison and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors after pleading guilty to involvement in a price-fixing conspiracy among carriers that carry vehicles on roll-on, roll-off ships to and from the United States. The guilty plea and sentence of Hiroshige Tanioka... Port of NY-NJ, ExpressRail set volume records for year Containerized cargo volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey hit a record 5,772,303 20-foot-equivalent units last year, up 5.6 percent from 2013, the port authority said. Measured in container lifts, port volume totaled 3,342,286, up 5.4 percent from 2013 and a 4.1 percent increase from the previous record... US truck driver turnover rate rises, pressuring shipping costs Despite paying higher wages, many large U.S. truckload carriers are still struggling to keep drivers in their trucks. The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose one point to 97 percent in the third quarter last year, the American Trucking Associations said. That's the same rate as a year... Conflicts and logic Reading the JOC 2015 Annual Review and Outlook, I'm reminded of the continuation of the conflicts between service providers and customers, and question some of the logic in these conflicts. Let's start with shippers discussing the "threats" of mega-alliances, the threats being the potential lessening of competition among the carriers, the... New alliances bring uncertainty to a mature trans-Atlantic market When the Maersk Kotka called at Charleston and Savannah on Jan. 30 and 31 on a Europe-U.S. Gulf-Mexico-U.S. South Atlantic rotation, there was nothing unusual about the service, but for one big thing: It marked the first call at those ports by a ship on the revamped trans-Atlantic TA3 service... Despite antitrust losses, Yusen Logistics' profit doubles Yusen Logistics Co.'s group net profit doubled in the first three quarters of fiscal 2014 - despite antitrust losses in the United States and Singapore - thanks to strong revenue growth and strenuous cost-cutting efforts. The major Japanese international freight forwarder saw its net profit soar a whopping 106.4 percent year-over-year... Earnings jump 18.5 percent at Transport Corporation of India Trucking and logistics giant Transport Corporation of India reported an 18.5 percent increase in net earnings to Rs. 17.08 crore (about $2.75 million) for the third fiscal quarter, which ended Dec. 31. Income from operations in the October-to-December period totaled $89.3 million, up 8 percent from $83 million for the same period... New China-Madrid rail service struggles to attract shippers The world's longest rail freight service - between China and Spain - has been put on hold because it hasn't attracted cargo for its maiden return journey from Madrid. The first direct service between the two countries arrived in the Spanish capital on Dec. 10 to offload 30 containers after a... US senator: West Coast can learn from East Coast labor peace SEA ISLAND, Georgia - A former Dollar General and Reebok CEO who is the new U.S. senator from Georgia drew a sharp distinction on Sunday between longshore labor relations on the West and East Coast, saying labor and management on the East Coast "have a great history of working together." "The... Strong US economy bodes well for container trade, Drewry says HONG KONG - A strengthening U.S. economy will continue to generate strong container volumes this year despite weak head haul demand during the latter stages of 2014, according to Drewry Maritime Research.Carriers were paying more attention to broader economic indicators rather than to shorter-term slack season lifting statistics in order... Chinese New Year fails to stimulate factory output, official data shows HONG KONG - An expected spike in China's factory production in January in the buildup to a late Chinese New Year failed to materialize, with the official purchasing manager's index (PMI) falling to a level not seen since 2012.China's National Bureau of Statistics released the factory output data that showed...

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Chile prosecutor seeks $75m in fines Chile's competition watchdog is asking a court to issue $75m in fines as it accused six car carrier operators of forming a customer-allocating cartel. Navios Maritime Partners surges after committing to payout level Navios Maritime Partners saw its share price surge after chief executive Angeliki Frangou committed to keeping the company's payout to shareholders at current levels. Analyst shows leap in tanker values Second-hand tanker values have increased by 11.2% in the past month, according to analysis by US consultancy Shipping Intelligence. Baillie Gifford raises stake in Royal Scottish investment manager Baillie Gifford has increased its holding in Royal Caribbean Cruises. Carnival sees crime rates drop Carnival Corp has released data showing a drop in major alleged crimes committed on ships in its North American brands. OOCL profit to rise Barclays has backed Hong Kong container line OOCL as its best boxship shares pick as its profit looks likely to rise. Flex converts to MEGI Fredriksen-controlled Flex LNG has sealed a deal with Samsung Heavy Industries which will see its two LNG newbuildings convert their propulsion systems. CSC Phoenix rising again China's Chang Jiang Shipping Group Phoenix (CSC Phoenix) is predicting a huge profit for 2014 after it came through a court bankruptcy restructuring. Strike three for Star Bulk Star Bulk Carriers has disposed of its third vessel in quick succession. NMM boosts profit Greece's Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has pushed up its net earnings in the fourth quarter as the fleet expanded. Vik quits KNOP post Arild Vik has quit as chief executive and chief financial officer of KNOT Offshore Partners. GSI in the clear Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has won state approval to buy Huangpu Wenchong from its parent CSSC. Salgaocar scraps bulker Salgaocar of India is believed to be scrapping its only post-panamax bulk carrier. KfW funds Siem newbuilds Siem Offshore has found the required funds for two state-of-the-art well intervention vessels currently being built in Germany. Meratus ship barred Australia has issued its first year-long ban after another Meratus Line cargoship failed a safety check. Excelerate bags Ghana job US-based Excelerate Energy has been selected to supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to Ghana. Syriza hitting S&P? Uncertainty stemming from the Greek election results is being linked to the failure of some sale and purchase deals. Cargoship to be sunk Galapagos Islands authorities, insurers and salvors have agreed to scuttle an Ecuadorian cargoship that grounded there last week. Seacat adds double UK operator Seacat Services has ordered two crew vessels worth £6m ($9m) at South Boats on the Isle of Wight. NS United banks more NS United has recorded an improved profit in the first nine months of its financial year. ABG issues shares India's ABG Shipyard is awarding $118m of convertible shares to a creditor as part of its debt restructuring. Avance newcomers underway Avance Gas has secured work for its first Chinese VLGC newbuilding and is closing in on a debut deal for a second. Clarksons and Platou seal deal Clarksons has completed the purchase of rival RS Platou ahead a schedule. COSL inks quartet China's COSL has ordered another four anchor-handlers to add to its growing offshore orderbook. Meiji Shipping adds VLCC Japan's Meiji Shipping is expanding its tanker fleet with a new VLCC order. Vulica orders panamaxes Texas owner Vulica Shipping has signed up with Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China to renew its 1980s-built panamax fleet. DESS ties up PSV pair Deep Sea Supply has tied-up two of its PSV on potential three year charters, removing them from the spot market. S'pore in double arrest Two small Asian-owned vessels have been arrested in Singapore, according to court documents seen by TradeWinds. Mixed result for MISC MISC is expected to report a varied performance for its two key sectors when it reports its full year results next week. K Line man faces jail A K Line official in the US was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Friday after pleading guilty to price fixing. NYK gets 'magic pipe' fine A company controlled by NYK has admitted covering up the deliberate discharge of oil and has been ordered to $1.8m by a US court.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
84 congressmen urge resolution of ILWU-PMA contract Port of New York/New Jersey sets container volume record 'K' Line executive sentenced to jail in price-fixing case Philadelphia port reports 16.7% increase in cargo volume Freight interests lobby again for dedicated infrastructure fund NS, locomotive engineers union reach agreement FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications ITC studies effects of Cuba trade on U.S. exports U.S. 4Q GDP grew 2.6% CORRECTION: 2015 economic outlook mixed for Americas Executive moves: "K" Line, Cardinal Logistics Management Corp. and Swissport International

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FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Shell drops another LNG project Drop in oil prices cited as reason behind decision. Japanese dual-fuel engine receives type approval ClassNK completed testing in 'just a couple of months'. Australia bans vessel for one year The Red Rover has been detained three times before. IFO prices climbing in bunker hubs Crude oil markets staging a recovery. UK funds vessel monitoring system research System uses satellite technology. LNG distributor secures loan For liquefaction train ready by mid-year. SOHAR: 'Maintaining first-class fuel supplies is key to the future' 'In just a few short years, we have attracted many of the biggest names in the shipping industry,' says CEO of the Omani port. LNG carriers to use electrical propulsion system System able to lower fuel consumption and reduce emissions. Merged bunker company promotes Haestrup To head up global sales. Hybrid ferries a 'dog's breakfast' 'Claims about the energy efficiency of these ferries do not stand up to simple engineering scrutiny.' Reefer arrested in Singapore Vessel has been detained in Singapore since Thursday. Vessel arrested in Singapore Controlled by Vietnamese interests. Chinese bulker firm issues profit warning Falling oil prices have softened blow, but not enough, it says. Shipping firm fined for oil discharge $250,000 awarded to crew member who provided evidence of illegal discharges. Series of 'eco' ULCCs to enter service in three years Japanese shipbuilder adds 11 newbuilds to order book. China fuel oil imports down in January Weak demand from bonded bunker sector and Chinese independent refiners. NuStar bounces back to black Bunkering business notes higher earnings margin in Q4. Chemical tanker goes missing in Indonesia MT Rehobot was carrying some 1,100 of diesel when hijacked. LNG offering 'fresh start' on quality issue Argos plans to monitor both quantity and quality during supply from its LNG barge. Barge best option for LNG supply Buyers prefer supply by barge and it has safety advantages, but it is the highest cost option to develop. Little clarity on LNG pricing No sign of spot pricing, while current and future supply contracts are 'negotiable'. Hybrid superyacht firm makes a splash Royal Huisman says its vessel has already logged over 100,000 miles at sea. Continued demand for fuel efficiency monitoring High cost fuel efficiency projects may be put on hold while fuel prices are low. Gulf Petrochem on 'development spree' Company to concentrate on East Africa and Nigeria markets in 2015. Cyprus: Fall in annual bunker sales MGO, HFO sales volumes softened in 2014.

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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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