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July 7, 2015

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Greek financial crisis expected to have little impact on shipping Panama Canal takes water shortage counter-measures Wan Hai beats Maersk for on-time reliability in SeaIntel survey Port Tracker sees 2015 as bad as 2009 was for Asia-Europe carriers US farm shippers stuck with west coast, cannot move out as others do Taranto Container Terminal shuts down, lays off staff Hong Kong Trade and Development Council pitches for Silk Road role Panama's Manzanillo terminal to get 4 super-postpanamax cranes Indian government approves Iranian P&I ship insurance cover Major port users tell Savannah success stories in new video Vietnam approves US$15.8 billion new airport project for Ho Chi Minh National Air Cargo to queries FAA fine after divulging new Bagram facts Finnair Cargo has pharma focus, deploys shortest routes to Asia

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JULY 6, 2015
Asia-North Europe spot rates see significant rise Govt extends approval of two Iranian ship insurers for a year Social initiatives for a noble cause by TKPL to celebrate Founder's Day Currency crisis may hit India's rice exports to Nigeria ChPT agrees to temporarily suspend use of new mobile harbour cranes Q1 TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Highway builders turn to BOT from PPP Proper connectivity can enhance trade with Central Asia: CII Railways approaches SC against dual pricing mechanism case INR turns marginally weak against dollar It's the right time to increase bilateral trade relations between China & India, says Chinese official Maharashtra refuses to give extension to Navi Mumbai SEZ, may impose penalties on developers Traders press for single GST taxation structure Nitin Gadkari felicitates Ravindra J. Gandhi, Chairman of MACCIA's International Relations Committee

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New trucks for UK's road construction works Developing business together Golden duo returning helm to Jensen Balkan airlines struggling Polishing up infrastructure in Illinois Halifax graced with extra call Shipping Investing in Jutland Male bastion set to fall? Vietnam Airlines world's second A350 operator Mining company invests in rail transport in Russia Navigating across Central Europe Opening up to the world Auckland Ports thanks outgoing board chairman Spearheading fleet upgrade in New Zealand Takeover to secure track connections Upsizing in Italy Heavylift hook-up in Bremen and Oldenburg

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JULY 6, 2015
FSL Trust negotiates new timecharters Singapore-listed shipowner First Ship Lease (FSL) Trust has secured new timecharter contracts for three tankers worth up to USD61 million in revenue. FSL Trust announced on 6 July it had reached an agreement with a commodities trader to charter the 2005-built, 47,496 dwt products tanker FSL Port of Hirtshals opens Denmark's first LNG terminal Denmark's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker terminal has begun operations at the Port of Hirtshals. Operated by cruise-ferry company Fjord Line and built by the Liquiline Group, the facility has a 500 m³ storage tank and will initially only bunker Fjord Line's two LNG-powered cruise ferries, Rolls-Royce to lead autonomous ship research project Rolls-Royce is to lead a new EUR6.6 million (USD7.3 million) project that could pave the way for autonomous ships. The Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative will produce the specification and preliminary designs for the next generation of advanced ship solutions. The project is Asia's first LNG-fuelled tugboat delivered China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has taken delivery of Asia's first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled tugboat, Hai Yang Shi You 525. The decision to operate on LNG follows the Chinese government's 2011 plan to strengthen its maritime base with the manufacture of high-end, Italian cabinet approves draft ports reform The Italian cabinet has given preliminary approval to proposed reforms that will see the number of port authorities reduced to 13, with several ports sharing the same administration. Infrastructure and transport minister Graziano Delrio presented the draft law on 2 July and it will now go before Marine engine makers collaborate on major R&D project A major cross-industry initiative to develop basic technologies for use in two- and four-stroke marine engines has been officially launched Led by Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel & Turbo, and Winterthur Gas & Diesel, the Hercules-2 project aims to foster environmentally sustainable and more efficient IMO backs fair treatment training The IMO's Technical Co-operation Committee (TCC) has approved the development of training material that aims to better implement seafarer fair treatment guidelines. The decision comes in response to a request from Seafarers' Rights International (SRI) last month for the IMO to provide technical Anti-piracy ship crew face trial in India on arms charges The 35 crew of anti-piracy ship Seaman Guard Ohio are to face trial in India on charges of illegally carrying weapons and straying into Indian waters, after being held for 21 months. The Supreme Court in Delhi referred the case back to the magistrates' court in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, overturning a Samsung HI denies exit from wind energy sector South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has refuted media reports that it plans to sell its wind energy businesses in Europe. Rumours that South Korea's second biggest shipbuilder would sell those businesses, which include an offshore wind turbine test centre in Fife, Scotland, grew Pacific Radiance's earnings to dip in 2Q15 Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Pacific Radiance could suffer what would possibly be its worst-ever quarterly earnings for the second quarter of 2015, opined UOB Kay Hian Securities on 6 July. This is because none of the company's diving support vessels (DSVs) have been utilised Newbuilding orders decline in May Newbuilding orders continue to decline in April 2015 as freight rates for bulkers and LNG carriers remain sluggish. Statistics compiled by Greek broker Golden Destiny showed that 113 ships were ordered in May, down from 134 in April and 158 in May 2014. Only 11 bulkers totalling 447,400 dwt were Otto Marine secures $26m for ship refinancing Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has secured a USD26 million term-loan agreement with a US investment firm for the refinancing of multipurpose cargo vessel Surf Challenger and general working capital. The loan agreement was sealed by Surf Subsea, a company incorporated in the Chinese vessel exports' growth weakens to 19.1% y/y Chinese vessel exports' growth decreased to 19.1% year on year (y/y), with total exports at USD12.8 billion in the first five months of 2015, according to customs statistics. In May alone, the exports decreased 15.9% y/y to USD2.4 billion, the customs said. The exports are forecast to decrease Philippines prosecutors to assist ferry victims' families The Public Attorney's Office (PAO) in the Philippines will provide free legal aid to the families of those who drowned when Kim-Nirvana B sank on July 2. This is a worsening of the legal position of the vessel owners who have been charged with murder following the disaster that has claimed 61 Tug in Orkim Harmony hijacking identified The Indonesian navy said it has identified a tug used to hijack Malaysian-flagged tanker Orkim Harmony in June 2015. The tug was identified as Meulaboh, and was found abandoned near Pulau Seloko off Batam around 10:00 h by the Indonesian Navy's Western Fleet Command's (KOARMABAR) Quick Response Viking bags second charter worth $31m Singapore-listed offshore services provider Viking Offshore & Marine has clinched a 48-month charter for a second land drilling rig system at approximately USD31 million. The charter is signed by its subsidiary Viking LR2, which will lease a 1,500 bhp train-type land rig and related drilling China shipping confidence index hits two-year low China's shipping industry confidence index for the second quarter of 2015 was in relatively stagnant zone at 65.64, a two-year low, while the China Shipping Prosperity Index has remained stagnant for two straight quarters. Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI), in the China Shipping CMES forecasts 1H15 profit to double China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) projects that its profit would be more than doubled in the first half of 2015 from a year ago. The range of growth would be between 110% and 130% year on year (y/y) during the first half of 2015, a stock filing of CMES said. The surge in profit would be a

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JULY 6, 2015
IAG Cargo move back into Malaysia was well timed to serve new engine of growth Price of new containers at a 10-year low, putting pressure on leasing companies Growing at full throttle: Echo Global Logistics a resounding success story

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JULY 6, 2015
Fisheries research vessel is double first for Voith ST Marine launches first of eight LMVs for Singapore Navy Army takes delivery of high speed fire boat Ingalls Shipbuilding awards National Merit Scholarships European diesel leaders launch Hercules-2 initiative

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JULY 6, 2015
G6 Alliance member carriers making upgrades to AZX service Coast Guard rescue teams end search for missing boater Border Patrol agent's actions save life of drowning two-year-old New American Express lounge opens doors at Sea-Tac Airport Evergreen Line recognized with top shipping line honor

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JULY 6, 2015
Iran poses risk to VLCC tonne miles Iran's prices will be key for Asian customers choosing Iranian crude over cargoes from further afield such as West Africa Seaman Guard Ohio crew face further wait for trial Indian judge refers case back to magistrates' court FSL wins new time charters for three tankers Deal is expected to generate up to $61m revenue over the next three years Evergreen to book ten 2,800 teu ships at Imabari, CSBC Deals would be first direct orders from world's fourth largest carrier in four years First valemax visits Qingdao after Beijing lifts ban Age of the mega ship begins for China's bulk ports Indian demand heats VLGC spot market as record levels loom Supply-demand balance strengthens owners' negotiating power with charterers Sluggish market triggers bulker demolition binge But BIMCO predicts full-year scrapping volume may fall short of 2012 record due to demand recovery Shipping is part of the solution for Greece, not the problem What now for the country's shipowners as voters shock Europe with 'No' vote? Second survey finds sharp fall in industry morale Only one shipping company in three is upbeat on current outlook The price of preparedness If threats are going to change rapidly, the need is surely for quickly adaptable warships, and the offshore sector can teach us something

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JULY 6, 2015
DOT Study: Bigger US trucks won't hurt intermodal rail WASHINGTON - A U.S. Department of Transportation study couldn't conclude whether larger trucks impact highway safety, but it did find they would not significantly impact intermodal conversions. Proponents for raising the weight and size restrictions on trucks have heralded the finding, despite the DOT's claims that the evidence behind their own... Container lines unlikely to avoid Suez Canal despite foiled attack Container lines won't reduce the amount of cargo moving through the Suez Canal despite heightened security tensions - most recently inflamed by the reported arrest of 13 people on suspicion of planning to sabotage the waterway integral to trade between Asia and the Europe, and increasingly the U.S. Even after Egyptian... Puerto Rico debt crisis revives Jones Act debate Puerto Rico's fiscal crisis has rekindled criticism of the Jones Act, the cabotage law requiring the use of U.S.-flag vessels for shipments between the commonwealth and the U.S. mainland. A paper by three economists led by Anne O. Krueger, a Johns Hopkins University professor and former chief economist at the World... Italy to reorganize administration of country's ports Italy's port sector is sinking in bureaucracy, and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is doing something to keep it afloat. In an effort to salvage some of the market share the country's ports have lost to Mediterranean competitors, Renzi has issued a decree mandating the reorganization of Italy's port administrations. Each port... CEVA receives Huawei's Annual Partner Award HOUSTON, Texas, 6 July, 2015 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading non-asset -ased supply chain management companies, today announced that it is the recipient of the 2014 Annual Partner Award from Huawei Technologies USA. Huawei's Annual Partner Award is a singular accolade - it is the company's sole award... Shippers gain trucking conditions visibility via expanded tech platform A software company that provides information on truck stops, weigh stations and other on-the-road services to U.S. truckers is now offering a free beta test of its freight marketplace platform to the public. The San Jose, California-based developers behind the Trucker Path smartphone app have announced they will be expanding the... LA-Shanghai spot rate index hits year-low A spot rate index measuring the cost of shipping a 40-foot container from Los Angeles to Shanghai this week fell to its lowest level of the year, reflecting declining Chinese demand for U.S. exports. Spot rates in the first week of July fell 8.5 percent year-over-year to $611 per FEU, according... SSA replaces APM Terminals at Jacksonville port APM Terminals has ceased its operations at the Port of Jacksonville, and SSA Marine will provide stevedoring for the 2M Alliance's recently launched TP10/New Everglades service. The change was prompted by the Horizon Lines' exit from Jacksonville at the end of 2014, APMT said in a statement. Horizon ended its U.S.... Kenya to begin dredging for Mombasa rail terminal project As Kenya continues to compete with Tanzania to capture cargo headed for the interior of Africa, dredging to host a rail terminal that will connect the Port of Mombasa to the capital of Nairobi is set to begin. The dredging of 13.3 acres from the Indian Ocean is set to begin... Grimaldi orders three more car carriers LONDON - Italian shipowner Grimaldi has ordered three new car carriers, with an option for a fourth vessel, just three weeks after signing a contract for five ships and an option for seven more, taking its total investment to $465 million and underscoring the revival in the global automotive industry. China's... U.S. Shipping Corp. refinances debt U.S. Shipping Corp., a provider of long-haul marine transportation services in the U.S. coastwise trade, completed a refinancing of existing debt that had a scheduled maturity of April 2018. The new debt, with a scheduled maturity in 2021, carries a lower interest rate and provides U.S. Shipping with more traditional lending... Antwerp sets up "One Belt One Road" task force to boost China trade LONDON - The port of Antwerp is setting up a task force to capitalize on China's "One Belt One Road" strategy aimed at boosting trade with Europe. Europe's second largest container port said it has the potential to play a "very important" role in the two main components of Beijing's program... Browning named cargo supply chain manager at DP World London Gateway LONDON, 6 July 2015 - DP World London Gateway has appointed Andy Browning as Cargo Supply Chain Manager. Andy brings more than 30 years of experience designing and establishing global supply chain and logistics solutions that drive efficiency and unlock value. His career to date has featured achievements at both international... Gdansk is fastest-growing Asia-Europe market The Port of GdanskLONDON - The G6 alliance's decision to call at Gdansk on its Asia-Europe service reflects Poland's status as the fastest growing market on the trade, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The G6 Loop 7 service, which is scheduled to make its first call on August 10, will be... Mexico's port investment crucial to country's long-term future As Mexico's manufacturing output has increased steadily over the last decade, so has the throughput of its major ports along the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean. Mexico in 2014 handled more than 5.7 million 20-foot-equivalent container units a year, behind only Brazil and Panama in Latin America, and 10... Pouring cold water on sharing the blame Q: I'm a third-party agent. One of my customers sent a shipment consisting of four electronic control units that were fully crated. The consignee signed for a clear delivery (no visible damage to the crate). Upon opening, it was discovered that one panel was in fact damaged. My customer submitted... Kerry Logistics Europe head dies at 54 Gary Wilcock.HONG KONG - Gary Wilcock, managing director of Kerry Logistics Europe, passed away on June 21 after a short battle with cancer. He was 54.Under Wilcock's management, Kerry Logistics Network in Europe grew from a single business unit in the UK to an operation that now has a presence... China drones on as world's leading flying platform maker Shenzhen-based technology firm DJI has a 70 percent share of the market.HONG KONG - The world's insatiable appetite for civilian drones was evident in China's trade figures that showed 160,000 units of civilian drones worth $120 million were exported from January through May this year.Incredibly, the number of drones exported...

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JULY 6, 2015
Sentiment slumps Shipping industry sentiment deteriorated sharply over the past year as market participants fret over overcapacity, according to a survey by Norton Rose Fulbright. EMAS Offshore bags $24m EMAS Offshore unveiled $24m in new contract wins as the Oslo and Singapore-listed offshore vessel owner reported an improved quarterly profit. Crew dispute sparks protest Some 200 people are have marched on the Australian island of Tazmania over a crew dispute on a GS Caltex-chartered, Teekay-owned tanker. How to save $20m in IPO fees Wells Fargo analyst Michael Webber has challenged what he sees as the prevailing wisdom that a merger of Frontline and Frontline 2012 automatically elevates John Fredriksen back to the top of the tanker tree on his own. Suez "bomb plot" foiled Egyptian police have arrested 13 members of a cell allegedly planning to bomb the Suez Canal. ITF calls for debt relief The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is backing calls for Greece's creditors to cut its debts. Diana trio tied up Diana Shipping has secured fresh employment for one of its panamaxes and an extended deal for two other vessels. Yard seizure reversed An Italian judge has ordered police to release parts of Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard seized last week. DNB raises Frontline Analysts bump up rating and hike profit forecasts for tanker owner post merger. Sinha to run SCI? Shipping Corp of India's (SCI) personnel and administration director BB Sinha has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to become its new leader. Hoping for the best... Greek voters' decision on Sunday to back their government in its collision with the EU and the IMF has sharpened concerns in the local shipping industry. FSL fixes tanker trio First Ship Lease has secured two-year contracts for three of its tankers worth a collective $61m. Evergreen signs for 10 Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has firmed up its near-$400m order for 10 feeder containerships. Affinity adds clean desk Richard Fulford-Smith's Affinity Shipbrokers has continued its rapid growth with the addition of a 10-strong clean desk. Another three for Grimaldi Italy's Grimaldi Group has continued its newbuilding spree with an order for a firm trio of pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) in China. Harren targets wind work German owner Harren & Partner has formed a new joint venture to target offshore wind power installation and maintenance contracts. Gulf Marine in new first Gulf Marine Services of the UAE has won its first decommissioning contract for a self-propelled self-elevating support vessel (SESV). Samsung: no sale Korea's Samsung group has responded to speculation over its intentions for Samsung Heavy Industries by denying any plan to sell. LNG view 'over-optimistic' JP Morgan has initiated coverage of three LNG shipping stocks amid a warning the market is expecting too much from the sector. Cargoship refloats A cargoship has freed itself after grounding off Norway on Saturday. Monopoly ending? Brazil is likely to pass a new law that will open up its subsalt oil fields to foreign players. Gail raises the stakes Gail (India) has further complicated the race to build nine LNG carriers for its US imports by asking domestic shipyards to buy into the vessels. Car wash snares Vantage Vantage Drilling has moved to distance itself from any links with the massive Petrobras bribery and money-laundering probe. CMES bullish on prospects China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is anticipating a much improved first half to the year due to the booming tanker market. PE targets Mols-Linien Danish ferry company Mols-Linien is the subject of a takeover bid by compatriot private equity company Polaris. Carwash snares Vantage Problems continue to mount for US-listed driller as it looks to refute claims linking it to Petrobras scandal. Hedland sets double record World's largest iron ore export facility sees new monthly and half year volume highs. Diana stacks the shelf Diana Shipping has positioned itself to sell securities worth up to $500m, according to a filling to US financial regulators.

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JULY 6, 2015
Electric parts distributor expands use of Amber Road export tools G6 Alliance adjusts Asia Suez Express service

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JULY 6, 2015
LNG bunkering: Big-to-small gap yet to be closed Conference hears business case for LNG as marine fuel. Bunker Holding confirms LQM takeover Demant: 'LQM is an excellent fit. It diversifies Bunker Holding beyond trading.' Second phase engine research underway Resulting technology should benefit large ships. Tanker detained in Singapore Local law firm arrested ship in late June. Grimaldi orders three more Bringing total newbuilding order to eight. CEO tenders resignation at Brightoil Changes effective from August 21, 2015. UK supplier starts MGO supplies at Aberdeen Geo Group's ex-rack facility starts operations. UK navy consuming less bunker fuel Fuel usage falls by almost a third over. Gazpromneft expands lube production portfolio As part of 'strategic partnership' with Chevron Marine Lubricants. UK navy consuming less bunkers Fuel usage falls by almost a third over the past five years. ACP approves bunkering in Panama's Atlantic Outer Anchorage On a 'case-by-case basis'. Bunker operations start at Trincomalee Bunker prices at Trincomalee 'will be comparative to the prices in Colombo.' Chinese oil firm receives 'Asia's first' LNG-powered tug Vessel built by China's Zhenjiang Shipyard. Second newbuild LNG-fuelled cargo ships heading for Norway Passed through the Strait of Malacca on Friday on its way from yard to owner. Singapore licensed bunker supplier relocates Eng Hua Company moves to a new office.

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SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

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

SHIPPING

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

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

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PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months 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

JOBS

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

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Gibraltar

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

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