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September 22, 2015

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CMA CGM adds Laem Chabang port call to ASEA Asia to Africa loop Panama locks closed for repairs intermittently until September 30 Oman stays on despite China Merchants-Cosco's Turkish terminal takeover US issues new rules to open up business with Cuba, easing trade embargo Venezuelan oil smuggled by state-owned tankers taking more than declared Ontario indy container truckers win first rate increase in 10 years Shipper savings rise as fuel prices fall - August volumes also drop 1.2pc Forwarders' Stifel Logistics Confidence Index falls to two-year low MAST to lawyers: Piracy, terrorism, human trafficking far from eradicated Air cargo screening needed as terror risks rise and volumes grow TNT upgrades service, network links in Belgium, Finland and Sweden CHEP gains American and European repair certification from FAA and EASA

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
APM Terminals signs agreement to acquire Grup Maritim TCB & its 11 container terminals Asia-North Europe spot rates fall again ATA Freight Line celebrates 20 years by leading the way for a new breed of logistics provider Forin Container Line & Alpi UK consolidate first ever reefer console box Global threats to maritime industry are far from eradicated, says CEO of maritime security company HANSA HEAVY LIFT opens new Southern Europe regional office in Monaco Kalmar to deliver four reach stackers with new-generation K-Motion drive line system NYK establishes logistics company for finished cars in Colombia Port of Djibouti plans huge expansion Pepper exports increase to around 16K t Cargo handling at Haldia Dock Complex up by 27 pc DP World announces plans to harness solar power in Dubai KPT & PPT to develop smart port cities NHAI allows first 100 pc divestment under exit policy for highways Export of 4 mt of sugar made mandatory for 2015-16 Exports slumps further by 20.7 pc to $21.26 bn in Aug. Fieo expresses concern over impact of shipping costs on India's ex-im trade Govt to import additional 1k t of onion to boost domestic supply Provisional safeguard duty on hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy & other alloy steel

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Alaska's largest LTL haulier created Felixstowe greening up Select commodities to be inspected in Mexico Leviathan named "Cap San Vincent" Qatar Airways Cargo aids Nepal Wanted: priority for international freight trains New president for open deck carrier New branch offices in greater Paris First woman inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame AAT enhances screening capability Cosco snaps up Kumport US short line in new hands Prague activities start off on right foot Consignment surge in H1/2015

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Alliance orders five LNG carriers China LNG Shipping (CLNG), Greek shipowner Dynagas, and Sinotrans Shipping have forged a USD1.59 billion deal to order five arctic LNG carriers for the Yamal LNG project. The three parties will take a 25.5%, 49%, and 25.5% stake, respectively, in the vessels, according to a 21 September stock Bolloré to expand Freetown terminal France's Bolloré group will invest USD120 million to extend the container terminal in the port of Freetown, Sierra Leone. The group, which has been managing the existing terminal since 2011, announced plans to build a 270 m quay to accommodate vessels drawing up to 13 m and a 3.5 ha storage yard Tanker owners probed for Ulsan breach Twenty-six people, comprising the masters and owners of 13 oil and chemical tankers and their relevant company officials, have been charged with violating the Maritime Safety Act. The Ulsan Coast Guard is investigating the owners for their suspected failure to comply with safety regulations after Maersk orders nine MR tankers Maersk Tankers, the product tanker unit in the AP Moller-Maersk group of Denmark, says it has ordered nine medium-range (MR) vessels from the Samsung Heavy Industries Ningbo shipyard in China. "The order, with a contract value of approximately USD300 million, is for nine MR vessels with a capacity AMSA bans fifth vessel from Australian shores The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned its fifth vessel from Australian ports for "serious and repetitive failings in the vessel's operations and maintenance", it reported on 21 September. Indonesian-flagged general cargo vessel Noah Satu (IMO9313620) has been refused entry to CMES receives $116m in government subsidies China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has received a total of CNY741 million (USD116 million) in government subsidies granted for demolitions of old tonnage and fleet renewals. The government subsidies will be positive for the company's full-year results in 2015, a stock filing of CMES said.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
More interest in air cargo as refugee crisis pushes up the cost of logistics in Europe ANALYSIS: is an MBO the best way for Wincanton to offer shareholder value? China consortium moves into Turkish port market with control of terminal Kumport

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Election result renews Greek shipowner tax fears Trojan Marinex books 12 ship BWT retrofit order Crowley helps provide LNG training in Jacksonville Petrobras to terminate three Ultrapetrol PSV contracts New thruster targets inland waterways market

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Alaska Airlines taps Newton as Seattle Station director Maersk Line making strides in CO2 emissions reduction CBP surveillance team helps to nab cocaine shipment Georgia Ports Authority sees increase in box volumes Corps begins repair work on Union Slough Levee in Everett

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Euroseas raises $10.6m in rights offering Euroseas has raised sufficient funds to pay for the delivery of its first three newbuilding vessels Greek shipowners await next act in Tsipras drama FREE CONTENT: Industry tries to read the runes after leftist leader's re-election triumph IMO warns of dangers in carrying liquefied bauxite after deaths International Maritime Organisation issues warning based on findings of investigation into sinking of vessel earlier this year Sea Traders takes eight Chinese-built bulkers at $68m Greek owner continues bargain-hunting by snapping up five supramaxes and three panamaxes Tote Maritime completes internal reorganisation Jones Act operator is looking to switch its vessels to run on natural gas Record Iraqi cargoes injects new life into spot VLCCs A $20,000 rise in spot earnings level, but pace of rise set to slow as charterers to step back Dynagas joins with CLNG and Sinotrans to order five Yamal LNG carriers Total cost of newbuildings amounts to nearly $1.6bn Sharp rise in charges at more South Pacific ports Swire calls on Solomon Islands authorities for immediate review of increases Sierra Leone box terminal set for major expansion Bolloré plans to increase Freetown container terminal's capacity nearly eightfold by 2018 Phoenix orders two midsize LPG carriers at HHI Move, which includes option for third vessels, is a first for the owner in the gas trades Containership industry urged to prepare for inevitable casualty New salvage company backed by Maersk and Crowley seeks industry support for emergency response plan Teekay Australia adds 12 bulk carriers to managed fleet New business is logical extension of TKA's experience as third-party managers of BHP Billiton capesize bulkers GAIL reissues tender to charter nine LNG ships Tender's revised terms allow local shipyards to own up to 13% stakes in three LNG carriers to be built in India AMSA bars vessel from Australian ports for three months Indonesian flagged vessel had previously been detained by Australian maritime authorities four times since August 2013 Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding secures order for up to six boxships Yard signs contract with Dalian Port subsidiary ABB orders cable laying vessel from Kleven Newbuilding will boost capacity of its submarine cable operations Ceona goes into administration Subsea contractor files for bankruptcy Star Bulk sells supramax vessel in sale and lease back transaction Star Bulk has completed the sale of the 2012-built supramax Maiden Voyage with a two-year charter-back attached IMO to mark World Maritime Day with education symposium Industry and academia to discuss education and training at IMO HQ

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Virginia Port Authority wins concession to keep operating growing Richmond port The Virginia Port Authority will continue to operate the Port of Richmond after the city awarded the VPA a 40-year concession of the inland port on the James River. Richmond is served by a thrice-weekly barge service from the VPA's Hampton Roads terminal. The barge service provides an alternative to trucks... Savannah port volume growth deceleration points to weaker West Coast diversions Container volumes at the Port of Savannah rose 4.4 percent in August from the same period in 2014, an indication that the torrid pace of 10 to 27 percent year-over-year growth rates experienced in previous months could moderate as shippers return to the West Coast. Now that trade patterns are returning... PMA's McKenna: West Coast port bargaining needs changes FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - The head of the Pacific Maritime Association raised the possibility of a contract extension or an early start to the next round of West Coast longshore contract talks, and said current bargaining practices are "not sustainable." PMA President and CEO James McKenna said the PMA and International... Bollore plans to octuple Freetown terminal capacity The Bolloré Group plans to spend $120 million to octuple the annual capacity of its container terminal in the port of Freetown, Sierra Leone, to 750,000 twenty-foot equivalents after volume rose 30 percent over the last four years. In addition to boosting annual capacity of the terminal from 90,000 TEUs, the... Carriers will struggle to sustain first-half profitability LONDON - Ocean carriers will struggle to sustain the level of profitability achieved in the first half of the year as falling freight rates blunt the impact of lower fuel prices, according to Drewry Maritime Research. "Revenues at virtually every major carrier were down at the half way stage of the... Express parcels industry under pressure 'as never before' - report LONDON - The express parcels industry is coming under pressure "as never before" as e-retailing, technological disruption and macro-economic upheaval drive fundamental changes in the market, according to a leading logistics consultancy. The massive growth of e-retail volumes has characterized the express sector in 2015, leading to more sophisticated delivery strategies... Long-delayed NY-NJ chassis pool 'making progress' Organizers of a planned universal pool of interchangeable chassis at the Port of New York and New Jersey say they're moving closer to completing a devilishly complex job that's dragged on for more than a year. "We are definitely making progress, and there certainly is a will to get this done.... No let up in demand for direct LCL services on Asia-US trades HONG KONG - Steady demand from shippers for weekly less-than-container-load consignments between Asia and the U.S. continues to push NVOCCs and forwarders to launch new consolidated services on the trans-Pacific and all-water routes.The U-Freight Group's ocean freight arm, U-Ocean, is offering an 18-day guaranteed regular weekly consolidation service between Shenzhen... Demand drags Asia-Med volumes down to 2012 euro crisis levels The Spanish Port of Algeciras.HONG KONG - Second quarter volumes of Asian exports shipped to the Mediterranean declined by 7.8 percent year-over-year, representing the trade's worst result since the third quarter of 2012 during the height of the euro crisis, according to Drewry.In its Container Insight Weekly, the London-based analyst... Flat or declining volumes at most of China's top ports HONG KONG - China's top 20 container ports have handled more than 120 million TEUs this year until the end of August, but slowing export demand has seen little growth across most of the major ports including several year-over-year volume declines. Shanghai throughput was flat compared to August last year as... Start using ACE voluntarily, Customs specialists advise CHARLESTON, South Carolina - Procrastinating importers and exporters who cheered the latest delay in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's mandatory use of the Automated Commercial Environment for filing documentation are only hurting themselves if they don't start using ACE when it becomes voluntary on Nov. 1, Customs specialists say. The start of...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Safe sells quartet for $92m Safe Bulkers struck a sale-and-leaseback deal that will bring it $92.1m in net proceeds, the company said Monday. Suezmaxes head upward Suezmax tanker spot rates surged Monday amid strong sentiment in both the West Africa and Mediterranean markets. Cuba door opens further The Office of Foreign Asset Control (Ofac) has opened the door further to the Cuba trade, though the steps do not represent a sweeping change in the US embargo against the island. How the internet learned to cope without ShippingBabes Remember the great millennial maritime dot.com bubble? Paul Berrill recalls the sites we'll never see again, and asks whether shipping will ever embrace online completely Maritime transparency: now you see it, now you don't Bob Rust pays fond tribute to an all-too-brief window in which the US courts shone a piercing light on the inner workings of the industry Where are all China's private shipowners? Despite the country's economic transformation, the Chinese industry is still dominated by the state sector, writes Bob Rust Shocks and scares Could shipping be about to experience a repeat of the 1997 financial crisis that engulfed East Asia, asks Paul Berrill Euroseas falls short Euroseas has completed a rights offering launched late last month and managed to raise over half of its target. Drugs and weapons found Kenyan authorities have discovered weapons and drugs hidden inside vehicle tyres on a Hoegh car carrier in Mombasa. Capesizes 'range bound' Record statistical gains in the capesize market have failed to spark optimism among analysts tracking owners in the dry cargo arena. How China got big The rise of Chinese shipbuilding has been an unignorable feature of the past 25 years. But many of the factors that fostered this rapid ascent are now putting the brake on, reports Irene Ang A capital idea Shipowning dynasties have been built on the principle of avoiding 'other people's money'. That changed at the start of the century. Joe Brady takes a look back at one of the industry's defining shifts Diana boxship demo bound Diana Containerships has confirmed the disposal of one of its older vessels for demolition. Steady as he goes The max factor Ships are getting bigger by the minute, Paul Berrill confirms Five missing after smash A search was launched on Friday after five fishermen were reported missing following a clash between their boat and a cement carrier. Out of the blue Who better than founding editor Trond Lillestolen to put TradeWinds' first quarter-century in perspective Four PSVs blocked in Brazil Siem Offshore and Ultrapetrol are the latest owner to see a contracts fall apart due to the blocking system in Brazil. Bankrupt yard bought Bankrupt Dutch shipyard Peters in Kampen has been sold to compatriot Bodewes Group. Cruise control After a wave of consolidation in the cruise industry over the past three decades, there are few signs yet of a serious challenge to the dominance of Carnival and Royal Caribbean, writes Eric Martin Over a barrel When oil companies tighten their belts, offshore owners feel the squeeze. Plunging oil prices have created the sector's toughest time in 30 years, writes Darrin Griggs Siem PSV blocked in Brazil Siem Offshore is the latest owner to see a contract fall apart due to the blocking system in Brazil. Tax heaven Strategic position, superb port, a reputation for incorruptibility... as Jonathan Boonzaier reports, all Singapore needed was a package of incentives to transform it into Asia's pre-eminent shipping centre Stepping on the gas In the early months of the new millennium, the conservative LNG shipping industry went into overdrive. It's hardly slowed down since. Lucy Hine traces the transformation When junk was king Does your 'broker pass the personality test? Is the ego-heavy 'character' shipbroker a dying breed in an increasingly sanitised industry, asks Lucy Hine 'When FFAs came in, the word ethics joined shelter decker and grainfitted in the shipping museum' But derivatives trading is no longer the Wild West it was in the early days, writes Ian Lewis The Adriatic collapse: have we learned the lessons? The party's over Oh, the Greeks are still there, all right, as rich and influential as ever, but these days they're a lot more discreet about it, as Geoff Garfield reveals Titans of our time Who would be in your Shipping Hall of Fame? Geoff Garfield assesses the candidates since TradeWinds began publishing Cheque mate TradeWinds has reported on many monumental transactions since 1990, but some have been more audacious than others. Andy Pierce examines five of shipping's game-changing deals Sinotrans eyes LNGC order Sinotrans Shipping is the latest owner to emerge as a candidate for Arctic LNG business. LSC shares handed over Lithuania's government has transferred its controlling stake in Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) to the country's rail operator. Hispania Spirit "released" A Teekay LNG-owned, Shell-time-chartered LNG carrier has returned to normal service after a stash of cocaine and a stowaway were found onboard while the ship was off the Peruvian coast. Bulker runs aground Sweden's Coast Guard has said a bulker loaded with wheat for Africa has run aground off Varberg. Cosco takes VL options Chinese shipping giant Cosco is understood to have taken up options on two VLCC newbuildings. SHI eyes retirements Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has reportedly started to receive applications for voluntary retirement. Anchor ups Hornbeck ante Hedge fund Anchor Bolt Capital has added a handful of shares to its significant holding in Hornbeck Offshore. Solstad charters out trio Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner fixes PSV for 15 months to Chevron and wins deals for two more. WWS ships axed Two World Wide Supply (WWS) offshore vessels have had their contracts terminated early in Brazil. Harvard linked to GMI case Investment fund for one of world's top universities connected to major shareholder in bankrupt dry firm. Macleod's rise continues Robert Hvide Macleod's rise in the Fredriksen system has continued with the executive adding an additional title to his business card. Two more for Qingshan China's CSC Qingshan shipyard has won another deal for asphalt and bitumen tankers. Yard workers walk out Workers have gone on strike at a Sinopacific shipyard in China over unpaid wages. Migrants dead in crash Survivors report their small boat in collision with ferry off Turkey; at least 13 die. General cargo ship barred An Indonesian flagged general cargo ship has been banned from entering or using any port in Australia for three months. Procopiou buys Lanhai ships Sea Traders, George Procopiou's dry bulk arm, is said to be behind the purchase of eight bulkers sold at auction in China. Star Bulk raises funds Star Bulk Carriers has improved its finances with the sale and charter back of a modern supramax bulker. Falcon seals finance Dubai-based Falcon Global has secured finance from a trio of institutions for two liftboats under construction in Vietnam.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Unfinished business on Customs and trade facilitation ACE deadline moved back Recast for logistics On the hunt Permit purgatory Thinking regionally XPO goes long in LTL Falling oil prices lowering container carrier costs faster than revenues NYK launches monthly car service from Port Canaveral Home Depot opens its largest direct fulfillment center

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Singaporean JV secures loan to fund LNG-fuelled newbuild pair Both newbuilds will be on long-term charters to Pavilion Gas. South Asian shipping conference includes bunkers On two-day programme. Floating storage brought on line as fuel oil stocks rise Singapore players have been responding to a steep contango. Fuel-saving technology to feature at ferry event To take place in Copenhagen next month. UK: OW bunker payment case heard last week With decision to come. Bunker barge deployed to Colombian port 'Clients will receive a better and faster service,' says CI International Fuels. Hawaii: Fuel tanks leaking bunkers underground Volume is roughly half the size of Exxon Valdez spill at Alaska, says report. UK: OW bunker payment case took place last With decision to come. Malta upgrades naval refuelling facility To support military operations. ABB orders cable-laying vessel Vessel features energy storage system that cuts fuel use by 27%. Australian law moves in bunker suppliers' favour With court decision involving Reiter Petroleum, KPI Bridge Oil and Socar Marine. Lanka IOC seeking state aid for bunkering business 'Transport cost of bunker oil from Colombo to Trincomalee is very high,' director says. ABB orders 'next generation' cable-laying vessel Vessel features an energy storage system that cuts fuel consumption by 27%. Australian law moving to favour bunker suppliers Recent court decision involved Reiter Petroleum, KPI Bridge Oil and Socar Marine. LNG-fuelled Aframax 'clearly not viable right now' It would need to save $10,000 per day in fuel costs to cover additional CAPEX, says shipbroker. Shell offers 'range' of cylinder oils for two-stroke engines To deal with 'changing regulatory landscape'. UAE courts differ on OW payments With conflicting judgements reported.

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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 Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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)

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

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

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."

››› 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

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

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