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May 7, 2015

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Maersk hikes rate US$480/TEU, $600/FEU transpacific from June 1 Hamburg Sud levies US$175/TEU, $350/FEU from US to Oz/NZ June 15 German rail strike hits box ports, steel, auto and chemicals hardest China ports post 5.8pc box volume hike to 202 million TEU in 2014 China Cosco quells CSCL merger talk - posts Q1 loss of US$166 million Greece reportedly ready to sell airports and seaports 'immediately' Fast and courteous Matson loop mocks Maersk belief that shippers won't pay Maersk says it has not yet received court ruling on Iran ship arrest Maasvlakte II: How automated container terminals run - from a distance Colombo port's South Harbour opens as general cargo facility at first LA port police chief charged with corruption in conflict of interest case Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway volume up 25pc despite rival's opening Mombasa port 2014 box volume up 13.2pc, overall cargo rises 11.5pc IATA reports 1.6pc growth in global air cargo demand in March Without Heathrow third runway, the UK hard pressed to meet cargo growth Dimerco Singapore gains TAPA Class-A Freight Security certification

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MAY 6, 2015
'Seashell is ready to take on the challenges & will see exponential growth' Cabinet nod for India adopting international ballast water convention Gadkari introduces National Waterways Bill in LS ICS debunks claims by T&E on modern ship CO2 efficiency Sea Hawk Lines bestowed coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification Paradip Port achieves two coal loading records Indefinite nationwide Railway strike called from Nov. 23 Pact signed to form JV for coal transportation in Odisha China to gain from FTA with India: Assocham GST Constitutional Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha India Ratings pegs economic growth at 7.7 pc in FY16 INR surrenders early gains, plunges against dollar Panel wants tax benefits for SEZs restored Parliament passes CWC Bill Chinese appetite for steel seen falling

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New vehicles to axe CO2 emissions Cargo most vulnerable at truck stops Hamburg businesses endow maritime research chair Asco lands major FLNG management contract New Germany-Switzerland single wagon service Billion dollar spend on Tuas terminal project Hoyer takes over Norwegian bulk liquid haulier New sales boss at Leipzig/Halle airport New GAC base to drive UK renewable energy sector CN to raise network safety and efficiency AAPA - "thumbs up" for US navigation programme New addresses in Southeast Asia Motorway of the sea for ro-ro cargo Fercam opens new location in Turkey Come and meet the ITJ team in Munich Air Canada Cargo now daily to Italy

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MAY 6, 2015
GasLog's 1Q15 profits more than double Oslo-listed GasLog, the Monaco-based LNG carrier owner, has reported a sharp increase in profits in 1Q15, saying the sector's medium- to long-term outlook remains encouraging. Group net profits jumped to USD13.8 million in 1Q15 from USD6.4 million in the same period last year, as revenues rose to Odfjell losses mount on soft chemical tanker market Odfjell, the Bergen-based chemical carrier and tank containers group, has reported increased losses in 1Q15 on soft market, but said it expects the current quarter to be better. Group net loss amounted to USD32 million in 1Q15 compared with USD23 million in losses in the same period a year earlier. US authorises Cuba ferry services New licenses issued by the Obama Administration for US-Cuba passenger ferry operations could be a stepping stone to direct cargo services. On 5 May the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control approved specialty licenses to a group of American-based companies to operate passenger Still in the black, Western Bulk remains cautious Western Bulk, the listed Norwegian dry bulk shipping group, remained in the black in 1Q15, and it retains a cautious outlook on dry bulk market prospects. Group net profit in 1Q15 remained unchanged from last year at USD5.5 million, while revenues dropped to USD275 million from USD342 million. The KDB eyes overseas port investments Korea Development Bank (KDB), South Korea's largest provider of ship financing, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the country's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to co-operate with overseas port investments. In a press statement KDB said, "The purpose of this MoU is to boost Ningbo Port Group nominates new president and chairman Shanghai-listed Ningbo Port Group has nominated Song Yueshun as its new president and chairman. Song's nomination on 29 April has been approved by the board of directors of Yangzijiang and Song will assume the new post as soon as possible, stated the company in its filing to the Shanghai Stock Incheon to partially open Terminal B on 1 June In a sign of growing competition among South Korean ports for container cargoes, Incheon Port Authority (IPA) will partially open Incheon New Port Phase 1-1 container pier (Terminal B) on 1 June, after getting governmental approval. This means IPA will be able to open 410 m of the 800 m long Fire-damaged ferry Sorrento under tow to Sagunto Car ferry Sorrento, which had to be evacuated last week off Majorca after a major fire broke out on one of its car decks, is under tow to the Spanish port of Sagunto. The Grimaldi group, which owns the vessel, told IHS Maritime that the towage operation got under way at 17.00 local time on Tuesday China's iron ore imports from Australia fall in April China's iron ore imports from Port Hedland, Australia, fell 4% in April as demand weakened, according to data released by the Pilbara Ports Authority on 4 May. The data showed that iron ore imports fell from 31.2 million tonnes in March to 30.1 million tonnes in April. The volume is at the lowest Dry FFA market volume surges in April April was the busiest month of the year for the dry bulk freight derivatives market. Figures compiled by the Baltic Exchange showed that more than 140,000 lots were traded in the forward freight agreement (FFA) and options markets, a 60% year-on-year (y/y) increase on average volumes for the first Kai Tak Cruise Terminal dredging starts Dredging operations have started off Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong, a notice from Hong Kong Marine Department said. The operations will be completed in approximately 10 months. Icon Offshore retains support of Ekuinas Malaysia-listed Icon Offshore will continue to have the funding support of Ekuiti Nasional (Ekuinas), dismissing rumours that the private fund-management company has plans to end its support for the oil and gas services provider. Currently, Ekuinas holds a 42.3% stake in Icon Offshore, making it VLGC rates top $100 per tonne Rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers (VLGCs) have exceeded USD100 per tonne as most of the available ships for May loading have been snapped up. The Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark Gulf-Asia Pacific route at USD100.25/tonne on 5 May, up from USD97.313/tonne on 28 April. At current Sainty Marine defaults $10m bill of exchange Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has defaulted on a CNY63 million (USD10 million) bill of exchange drawn for Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry (NMHI), which the company is seeking to take over. Sainty Marine could not accept the bill of exchange, which was due on 3 May, as it faced tight liquidity Tankers defy newbuildings order plunge Newbuilding orders for all types of ships were down year on year (y/y) in March, except for tankers. Figures compiled by Greek broker Golden Destiny showed that 46 tankers were ordered in March, up from 29 tankers in February and the 38 tankers ordered in March 2014. In particular, Suezmax tanker POSH's net profit drops 99.9% y/y Singapore-listed offshore services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings' (POSH's) net profit dropped 99.9% year on year (y/y) to USD21,000 for the first quarter of 2015, compared with USD36.6 million for the first quarter of 2014. The lower net profit was recorded despite a slight revenue TMSC holds back order for VLCCs Wider fluctuations in the crude oil shipping market have prompted Shanghai-listed Tianjin Marine Shipping (TMSC) to hold back the order for its first four very large crude carriers (VLCCs). The company's management will take a prudent approach in using part of the CNY12 billion (USD2 billion) funds

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MAY 6, 2015
Volga-Dnepr rebrands Atran fleet in restructure of air cargo services Rhenus boosts services as sanctions push imports through more Russian borders New rumours are floating, but a COSCO/ CSCL marriage remains a "remote option"

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MAY 6, 2015
Jan De Nul orders two rock installation vessels Rolls-Royce delivers 1,000th drillship thruster RO/RO gets new life as cable layer VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB barge Thoma-Sea launches another EnviroMax OSV Five get OFAC licenses for U.S.-Cuba ferry service

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MAY 6, 2015
Port of Port Angeles CRTC project selected for federal grant funds Port of Portland schedules Troutdale Airport public meetings Woman placed into custody for biting Border Protection officer Port of Grays Harbor online auction selling surplus personal property items Largest CMA CGM container ship celebrates Suez Canal passage

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MAY 6, 2015
GasLog sees need for another 100 LNG carriers Owner says longer charters remain at strong rates as company profit surges Maersk Line and Rickmers deny Maersk Tigris release reports Ship and crew still off Bandar Abbas but there has been 'constructive dialogue' Odfjell slides to $32m loss Chemical tanker company hopes for a better second quarter Freight forwarding duo report strong first-quarter volumes Panalpina and CEVA see 5% jump in ocean freight traffic US awards first Cuba ferry permits Up to six companies get green light as Obama Administration continues to close divide Court freezes Sainty Marine assets due to unrealised fundraising promise Nearly 50m company shares held by the top management are sequestered US shippers call for more action on congestion fees AgTc says container detention charges made by carriers are "grossly unfair" D'Amico rakes in $11m profit as product tanker market improves Italian product tanker company looks forward to its debut in the LR1 segment Size doesn't matter in container shipping schedules Latest research puts paid to claims that ULCVs have a lower on-time performance rating than smaller vessels Refits on VLGCs Breeze and Monsoon going to plan, says Avance Claims will be made under applicable guarantee provisions and insurances Chinese import duties have minimal impact on coal trade But nation's efforts to reduce coal-based pollution have seen some North Korean cargo denied entry Iron ore price plunge scuttles Utah Point privatisation plans With its primary user facing financial troubles, the future of a Port Hedland dry bulk terminal used by smaller miners remains uncertain Holidays interrupt VLCC party As things return to normal this week, most expect VLCC rates to at least stay steady, and perhaps rise Western Bulk's poor performance saved by derivatives Updated: Ismar says operator has set its sights on short-term contracts and retains low expectations for remainder of 2015 Navigator sees net income rise 30% as its LPG fleet hits higher rates Net operating revenue for the Wilbur Ross-controlled company rose to $67.3m from $59.9m

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MAY 6, 2015
USA Truck rolls to first profit in eight years USA Truck posted its first profitable first quarter in eight years this week. It also marks the fourth consecutive profitable quarter for the firm as it pursues a new corporate strategy as a "capacity solutions provider," the company said. Consolidated net income at the Arkansas-based company was up 59 percent year-over-year... Intermodal reefer provider grows amid rail service challenges Rail logistics provider Tiger Cool Express is making strides with equipment purchases and a growing customer base. Its success is all the more impressive given that service from Class I freight railroads experienced a difficult 2014 and continues to struggle. Cool Cargoes spoke with CEO Tom Finkbiner to get his... Trans-Pacific carriers seek two GRIs, peak-season surcharge Saying that predictions of 20 percent over-capacity on all-water services to the East Coast this year "were based on faulty assumptions," a carrier discussion agreement in the eastbound Pacific is recommending two general rate increases and a peak season surcharge. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said on Wednesday it's recommending a general... North American intermodal growth set for acceleration West Coast port congestion hit international shipment volume hard and affected domestic volume during the opening months of 2015, the Intermodal Association of North America said in its latest quarterly analysis. IANA said intermodal volume growth is expected to accelerate in the coming months as port congestion unwides, rail service gradually... US West Coast ports dominate despite congestion woes, report finds Port congestion and labor issues took a toll on West Coast port volumes in 2014, as West Coast ports lost market share and East Coast ports gained market share, according to a report by CBRE Americas Research. However, in terms of total container traffic by individual gateway, West Coast ports continued... Expeditors profit soars on West Coast congestion Logistics service provider Expeditors International of Washington said its first quarter operating income jumped 25 percent, aided by higher airfreight volume from West Coast port congestion. The year-over-year increase in quarterly operating income was Expeditors' largest in four years, and followed an 18 percent increase in the fourth quarter of 2014. Airfreight... BNSF Kansas City logistics park expands One developer is betting big on BNSF Railway's Kansas City logistics park. NorthPoint Development this week announced the construction of a 822,104-square-foot speculative building at the park. It's the latest in a flutter of rapid industrial real estate development in the Kansas City market. Shippers are flocking to the city, now... Freightliner offers glimpse of trucking future in prototype 'autonomous' truck Freightliner's Inspiration, a prototype autonomous, but not driverless, Class 8 tractor. PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY -- Don't call the Freightliner Inspiration a "driverless truck." The heavy-duty tractor, unveiled yesterday by Daimler Truck North America, is an "autonomous commercial vehicle," but the driver is still a key part of the "collaborative vehicle system." The... Tüpras Goes Live with Amber Road's Restricted Party Screening Solution Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR), a leading provider of global trade management solutions (GTM), today announced that Tüpras A.S., (Turkish Petroleum Refineries Co.) is live with Amber Road's automated restricted party screening solution, following a six week implementation. Tüpras, Turkey's largest industrial enterprise, is part of Koç Holding, the country's biggest conglomerate.... The CMA CGM KERGUELEN, CMA CGM's largest vessel, crosses the Suez Canal, intersection between Asia, Africa and Europe, for the first time The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce that the CMA CGM KERGUELEN, the Group's largest vessel, crossed the Suez Canal for the first time on May 2nd, 2015. On this occasion, the Suez Canal Authority Chairman, the Admiral Mohab Mameesh, boarded the CMA CGM KERGUELEN and completed a section... The Port of Gothenburg, Scandinavia's largest, becomes Port of Hamburg Marketing member Sweden's largest seaport, the Port of Gothenburg that has a similar structure to Germany's largest universal Port of Hamburg, has become a port and logistics location member of Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM). In Gothenburg 11,000 sea-going ships are handled annually in the container, vehicle and general cargo fields, in... Saddle Creek Adds New Business Development Director Saddle Creek Logistics Services announced today that Timothy Sartin has joined the company as director of business development. In this role, Sartin will oversee the development of new customer relationships and help to generate organic growth with existing accounts. He will be based in Columbia, S.C. Sartin has extensive experience in the... Global Logistics Provider Damco Opens New Commercial Office in Boston Damco is pleased to announce the opening of a new commercial office in Boston, Massachusetts. The new office will better position Damco to serve its growing client base in the New England region and demonstrates a commitment to ever improving its customers' experience in the area. Brendan Geoghan, Key Account... Gate delays again draw trade complaints at Nhava Sheva port Logistics providers out of India's largest container port complex - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust - are again reporting abrupt terminal gate closings and long truck waits, even as the stakeholders put in place a spate of proactive steps to streamline gate activity and truck flow in the past few months. "Gate... Direct ChassisLink expands pool serving LA, Long Beach ports Direct ChassisLink has expanded its Direct ChassisLink pool in Southern California and has contributed to the pool formerly included in the Grand Alliance pool. The Direct ChassisLink pool now has 28,000 units in Los Angeles-Long Beach. The company joined Flexi-Van Leasing and TRAC Intermodal on March 1 in forming a neutral,... Houston port gets four super post-Panamax cranes Four super post-Panamax cranes that will span 22 rows of containers have been delivered to the Port of Houston's Barbours Cut Container Terminal after a 73-day voyage from South Korea. The electric-powered cranes are part of a capacity expansion at Barbours Cut. They are designed to lift and lower a loaded... Mega-ships may not achieve vaunted cost savings NEW YORK -The economics of the mega-ships of 18,000 20-foot-equivalent units that container lines are building and deploying may not be all they are cracked up to be. The savings that carriers are touting as the reason for ordering them may not be as great as advertised when all their... Greek dockers to strike to protest port privatizations LONDON - Greek dock workers are due to stage a 24-hour strike on Thursday to protest the privatization of the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki. The dockers' union says the leftist Syriza-led government is breaking a pledge during the election campaign in January to halt the previous administration's planned sale of...

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MAY 6, 2015
Fund sheds Scorpio shares BlueMountain Capital Management has shed more than a quarter of its stake in New York-listed Scorpio Bulkers. Costamare targets $115m Costamare revealed that it is seeking to raise gross proceeds of $115m in an equity offering announced earlier today. Crowley sued over patent Trailer Bridge has sued Crowley Maritime over claims that the rival shipowner's efforts to add barge capacity on the route between Puerto Rico and the US mainland infringes on its patent. Jan de Nul orders duo Belgium's Jan de Nul Group has ordered two subsea rock installation vessels at China's AVIC Weihai shipyard. Diana fixes post-panamax Diana Shipping has found employment for one of its post-panamaxes at a slightly lower rate. Costamare raising funds Greek owner Costamare is lining up a sale of redeemable preferred stock to stockpile cash for potential acquisitions. Odfjell loss widens Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has seen deeper red in its first quarter bottom line despite a cost-cutting programme which started three months ago. Maersk pledges to pay? Maersk Line has said it has handed a letter of undertaking to an Iranian court in a bid to release the boxship seized last week in a cargo dispute. "A call to action" A Norwegian broker has laid down a challenge to the North Sea offshore shipping industry to lay up more tonnage after rates hit a new low on Wednesday. GasLog doubles Q1 profit GasLog has ridden its higher revenue to a much bigger profit during the first three months of 2015. CHO's profit trimmed Singapore's CH Offshore (CHO) has posted smaller profit for the third quarter of the year as revenue declined by 13%. d'Amico surges in Q1 Italy's d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has returned to profit in the first quarter in a "very strong" products tanker market. GMS stays healthy Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has managed to keep its contract backlog intact during the offshore market downturn in the first five months of 2015. IHC's new DSV alliance Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC and safety company Drager are joining forces to offer diving support vessels (DSVs). Aqueos charters in US-based Aqueos Corporation has hired an offshore support vessel on a long-term basis as it looks to strengthen its fleet. ADM expands Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has expanded its network in Europe with the strategic acquisition of Black Sea export terminals. Avance's second fix Oslo-listed Avance Gas has revealed a second Chinese VLGC newbuilding needs remedial work to correct a problem with stern tube bearings. Fisher finds its Mojo UK shipping group James Fisher has snapped up an offshore renewables design consultancy in a £3.2m ($4.86m) deal. Teekay LNG cash pours in Teekay LNG Partners has sold 43% more Norwegian bonds than its minimum target, raising NOK 1bn ($133m). Hansen leaves Havyard Norway's Havyard Group has seen its new chief financial officer step down after only four months in the job. Vietnam's double order The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is spending $3.72m on new ferries. Western Bulk stable Norway's Western Bulk has survived tough bulker markets to post a steady profit in the first quarter. New Asia service for Swire Swire Shipping will launch a new express service between North Asia, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia in the summer. US clears Cuba ferries The US has approved the first ferry services to Cuba in more than 50 years. Dry FFA volumes spike The Baltic Exchange and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have both reported strong growth in freight derivative volumes for April. GulfMark's new admirer A New Jersey-based hedge fund has emerged as a major shareholder in GulfMark Offshore, according to a US regulatory filing. US escorts UK-flag ships The US Navy has begun escorting UK-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the US Pentagon has confirmed. Golar LNG shares surge Golar LNG shares jumped nearly 20% Tuesday as investors reacted to its winning of an floating LNG contract.

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MAY 6, 2015
NEWS FLASH: Transpacific liner companies seek hefty rate hikes Greenbriar buys controlling stake in SEKO Logistics Maersk reports 'constructive' talks with Iran over seized containership DCLI expands chassis pool in L.A./Long Beach India, Iran look to develop port in Chabahar U.S. exports up $1.6b in March MISC Q1 profits down despite increased revenues YRC Worldwide back in black Intermodal shipments up 2% in first quarter Super-post Panamax cranes delivered to Port of Houston Executive Moves: Transport America and CEVA Logistics Ag shippers press for demurrage and detention to be 'fully waived'

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MAY 6, 2015
Transport Canada warns of potential fuel change-over risks Advises shipowners, operators to take into account the different operating temperatures of HFO and LSFO. US Navy to test drop-in fuels Products are 100% renewable and sustainable, says developers. IMO committee to examine key enivronmental issues MEPC meets in London next week. Western Bulk declares quarterly profit Bunker hedging gain lifts results. Suppliers to face more scrutiny under EU sulphur regime Notes of protest to be followed up under new reporting requirements. Bunker hedging deals set to lose Odfjell $42 million The loss making hedging derivatives were agreed in the second half of 2014. 'Massive increase' in insurance cover for bunker spills Four years after Rena disaster, New Zealand working on new rules for ship operators. New intra-Asian service to feature fuel efficient tonnage Service starts in July. Emissions regulations: 'Wait for the science', say cruise lines Australian authorities urged to act with caution before making new demands. Size of Vancouver bunker spill still unknown But likely to surface if court case goes ahead. Fuel oil traders expect market to firm Aframax time charter rates climbing as Asia traders look for floating storage. Vessel seized as fuel smuggling investigations continue Indonesia authorities suspect detained vessel linked to earlier case. Brightoil to receive bunker tanker Vessel undergoing preparation for delivery at Rizhao shipyard. Consultant: Bunker cost adds to Indonesia logistical challenges Country planning to build 35 ports within next five years. Unpaid bunker bill prompts Australian arrest Jo Jin Maru was arrested on Tuesday, trading firm tells Bunkerworld.

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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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