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October 8, 2019

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US shippers file lawsuits against big rail alleging price-fixing Eurogate, Contship Italia sign up to develop Damietta terminal Cosco parent exits London-based marine insurers due to sanctions ABB to power autonomous vehicles at Singapore's new Tuas port Survitec increases its lifeboat capacity for Shell UK by 22pc Hapag-Lloyd adopts Portchain software to improve schedule reliability Federal Maritime Commission splits World Shipping Council exemption North American rail freight volume down 4.8pc in September America's big private LTL trucker moves billing to DDC Intelligence Airbus, EU warn of dire consequences if US imposes WTO tariffs MASkargo starts halal service targeting Shariah-compliant market China's Sinoair uses Freightos WebCargo for booking online

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OCTOBER 6, 2019
FIATA updates model rules on freight forwarding services Maersk empowers small & medium enterprises in Odisha with new trade opportunities & simplified cargo movement NYK celebrates 134th anniversary in challenging environment Online technology platforms seen improving vessel utilisation levels & reducing freight rate volatility India records double-digit increase in income from tea exports till Aug. Limited trade deal with India could be signed quickly: US Commerce Secretary Shrimp farmers join Walmart's blockchain pilot for exports to US Mansukh Mandaviya attends 3rd Annual Award Function & inaugurates seminar on Furniture Park at DPT Port of Rotterdam Authority introduces track & trace containers Transporters' stir at JNPT called off Work of solid waste processing facility at JN Port awarded under Swachhta Pakhwada G2B MoUs signed between India & Bangladesh Govt determined to bring economic growth to 7-8 pc, says Minister Repo rate cut welcomed

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Switzerland: 95% of the cargo will stay on the rails American Airlines Cargo transports a true cosmopolitan Drewry forecasts further drop in global container volumes First cargo handler receives Iata CEIV Fresh certification Ghent: Twelve new rail hinterland destinations launched Tex Americas Center inks deal with bulk transfer facility Robert Van de Weg joins ECS Group as CCO Northern Sea Route traffic perks up - in LNG Italian forwarder offers new groupage services GBP 1 million investment in infrastructure Renault Trucks (Switzerland) strengthens key accounts Etihad Cargo introduces winter network K Line goes for artificial intelligence Improving traffic flow between Mombasa and Nairobi DP DHL Group plans to expand its packstation network "Curiosity of the Day" New general managers in Belgium, Sweden and Denmark Component support for China Cargo Airlines

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Grim outlook for carriers: Drewry cuts box shipping growth forecast again FTA: Brexit won't help shortage of logistics workers and truck drivers Another trade route for Bangladesh with new Biman flights to Manchester Malaysia must seek new markets as global tensions impact trade DSV Panalpina targets further M&A activity in the road sector How strong is the digital traction in container shipping? Nassim Aouana to head Bansard aeronautical launch Supply chain radar: Asian private equity house MBK prepares to sell Apex Logistics Supply chain radar: CH Robinson & DP-DHL - structural issues, morphed into fancy headlines

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Laborde Marine adds two crewboats to managed fleet New Orleans based Laborde Marine Management, LLC has assumed the management of two crewboats owned by Boat Services of Galveston, LLC, effective October 1. With the addition of the 150 ft Ms, Autonomous shipping alliance appoints a new Chairman One Sea, an industry alliance that aims to lead the way towards an operating autonomous maritime ecosystem by 2025, has appointed Riku-Pekka Hägg as Chairman of its Management Board. H'gg will oversee VIDEO: Fireboat for Kuwait is packed with innovations A FireStorm 50' fireboat delivered by Kingston, Ontario, headquartered MetalCraft Marine Inc. (MCM) to the Kuwait Fire Service Directorate incorporates the very latest in technology available for fire fighting and search and Louis-Dreyfus welcomes moves towards ship speed reduction When IMO's working group on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships meets in London next week, proposals before it will include measures to either put limits on ship speed or, as Mavericks purchases seven Ingram Barge harbor boats Mavericks Towboat Solutions has purchased seven harbor boats from Ingram Barge Company in the St. Louis harbor. Mavericks is a joint venture between Inland Marine Service (IMS) and James Marine and this

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Tanker rates run continues as earnings climb 10% Average time charter equivalent earnings for the fleet of some 779 very large crude carriers have tripled since the September... Navigare launches $300m maritime fund Navigare ties up with Danish pension funds for the second time after its first effort yielded $1bn in charter contracts Nakilat takes control of four LNG carriers Qatari LNG outfit Nakilat has acquired full ownership of four Q-Flex liquefied natural gas carriers from joint-venture partner International Seaways... Intercargo says uncertainty dominates sulphur cap outlook Fears are growing that the blanket application of the 2020 sulphur rules is too draconian and clumsy a measure for... UK supply chain faces $18.5bn annual costs rise from hard Brexit Latest assessment finds there will be one-off costs to businesses that currently trade only with the EU who will need... Gothenburg issues Brexit customs warning No need to panic, says port authority chief, as Gothenburg insists that customs clearances will have to be obtained before... Rotterdam introduces track and trace app for containers Drawing on status information from vessels and inland and deepsea terminals, Boxinsider can track containers and determine expected and actual... Tanker rates soar as two-tier market evolves over sanctions exposure fears Suezmax rates are averaging the highest in more than four years, while very large crude carriers are attracting record sums... Globe promotes Dymond to head of marine Globe Underwriting, the UK-based managing general agent, has promoted David Dymond to head of marine and transport following the retirement... Digital service providers begin to gain traction The digital transformation of the container shipping sector is gaining pace Willis Re appoints Don Harrell as chief operating officer Harrell joins from Aspen Insurance, where he was head of international insurance and active underwriter of its Lloyd's Syndicate 4711 Keppel and Sembcorp settle with Sete Brasil over rigs Keppel O&M and Sembmarine now stand to move on from a protracted overhang clouding their orderbooks since Sete Brasil turned... VLCC earnings hit $100,000 as sanctions bite With heightened geopolitical risk and improved market sentiments, brokers expect the market to remain strong throughout the winter and into... Containers throughput growth forecast cut by Drewry Growth forecast eases back to just 2.6% as sector faces increasing threats Eastern Pacific supersized its dual-fuel LNG boxship order to 22 ships Idan Ofer's speculative order of 15,000 teu LNG dual fuel ships was significantly bigger than initially thought. In addition to... First Gen plans FSRU lease for LNG An FSRU lease starting from early next year may help mitigate gas supply risk as the Malampaya field nears the... Exxon to finalise LNG investment in Mozambique ExxonMobil's Rovuma LNG is even larger than the Mozambique LNG project that Total SA now leads, after last month acquiring Anadarko Petroleum... Eastern Pacific commits to dual-fuel push with hires The announcement follows the launch of the group's MaritimeTech Accelerator programme Eagle LNG gets US approval to export LNG Eagle LNG, a small-scale liquefied natural gas developer, aims to export LNG and supply the commodity to the marine fuel market... Daily Briefing Free to read: Thailand eyes LNG bunker possibilities \| Golden Week holidays cast shadow over capesize chartering \| The Lloyd's List...

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
STB urges cooperation on rail demurrage issues New gates help slash Mobile port turn times JNPT truckers end two-day protest, but backlogs persist Customs investigating hardwood plywood allegedly transshipped via Cambodia Transplace aims to inject speed, transparency into freight payment Portrix tie-up advances Xeneta's forwarding software integration

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
IMO 2020: 'positive hurricane' or cold shower? Shipowning pundits debate emissions-deadline effect as first TradeWinds International Shipping Forum in Bermuda gets underway. International Seaways sells stake in Nakilat LNG joint venture Qatari gas carrier Nakilat has bought out partner International Seaways' 49.9% stake in an LNG joint venture for $123m in cash. The joint venture owns four 216,200-cbm Q-Flex LNG carriers: Al Hamla, Al Gharrafa (both built 2008), Al Gattara and Tembek (both built 2007). The vessels' combined book value was $116m as of 30 June, according to International Seaways' (INSW) second-quarter results thi St Lawrence Seaway traffic unimpeded by bulker grounding Vessel traffic in the St Lawrence Seaway is moving freely despite a Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) bulk carrier running aground Sunday night while underway to Quebec City. The 35,400-dwt Rt Hon Paul J Martin grounded about 1.2 miles from Cardinal, Ontario, while carrying iron ore, the Canadian owner said. "Traffic is moving," St Lawrence Seaway Development Corp spokesman Christopher Guimond told T Medmar debt chase lifts veil on collapsed Greek operator Documents claim Donald McTaggart had been seeking shipowner role outside of Medmar structure Chandris scores premium for scrubber-fitted suezmax Total takes the 158,000-dwt Serenea on charter for two years Shipping should focus on what is possible in march to decarbonise The zero-carbon goal is still a dream, but exploring realistic technology might drive real cuts in emissions Drewry downgrades boxship outlook as 'mood music' changes Analyst more pessimistic on demand growth over the next five years Eagle Bulk secures extra $34.3m loan for scrubbers on new ultramaxes Eagle Bulk has upsized an existing loan by $34.3m, part of which will be used to fund scrubber installations on three recently acquired bulk carriers. Eagle amends possible share resale tied to $750m shelf listing The extra financing has been added to an existing five-year senior secured term loan provided by a syndicate of six lenders to Eagle Bulk Ultraco, a shipowning subsidiary of the Nasda Louis Dreyfus: 'inconceivable' IMO will not act on slow-steaming French shipping company says measures absolutely necessary to reduce environmental footprint EU wants open-loop scrubbers discussed, and quickly Scrubber issue remains at the forefront, setting agenda at Maritime Cyprus conference IMO chief admits to concerns over fuel availability come January Availability of low-sulphur bunkers may not be guaranteed on some trade routes, the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said on Monday. "There might be some challenges" for shipping companies active in the north-to-south trades, IMO secretary general Kitack Lim said at the opening of the Maritime Cyprus conference in Limassol, less than three months after the sulphur cap is bein Victory for war risk underwriters in $77m 'scuttling' trial High Court judge says fire that claimed loss of suezmax Brillante Virtuso was deliberately caused Hyundai group yards continue to rake in the MR orders Shipowners are opting for low-sulphur fuel oil SSY opens up in Dubai for bulker push UK shipbroker recruits Maersk Broker's Dubai chief for new chartering drive CJC adds legal quartet in London Boutique shipping law firm expanding with new hires in transactions and finance Handysize tanker becomes Inglessis outfit's first buy New Greek owner Alberta Shipmanagement makes its maiden acquisition after separation from Samos Steamship Paschalis Diamantides adds LR1 but avoids treading on dad's toes Velos Tankers' fledgling fleet expands further while steering clear of markets where father Diamantis is active Robert Maersk Uggla creates new maritime fund with Danish pension investors The new fund hopes to capitalise on the "attractive" pricing it sees for new and secondhand vessels at present. Trafigura clinches upsized $1.5bn finance deal Trader and shipowner seals over-subscribed funding with 27 banks ADM fails to overturn tribunal award in Oldendorff charter row Charterer was wrong to cancel bulker agreement because notice of readiness was within agreed time frame India may have to divide to conquer SCI sale Diversity of fleet may hinder disposal of state stake in shipowner 'Water increasing': last messages from lost Bourbon ship revealed Croatian media publish transcripts of satellite communications sent by missing Bourbon Rhode master. Eastern Pacific hires Seaspan, BP and Teekay trio for dual-fuel push New innovation officer, technical director and gas fleet manager hired in Singapore Choice Shipping offers tanker for scrap sale Seychelles company puts veteran vessel on auction block. Kyoei Tanker signs up for VLCC newbuilding Japanese shipowner's large tanker newbuildings are locked into long-term charters Shipping far from ready for IMO 2020, says Intercargo Tramp operators in particular are still reeling with uncertainty, says dry bulk shipping association

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Port Report: break bulk markets squeezed by ports and alternative competitors Break bulk is a shrinking market. Pure-play break bulk operators are being squeezed as governments and seaport operators boost local infrastructure. Meanwhile non pure play... Manufacturing index signals slower freight market this winter A popular Southwest pilots sue Boeing over 737 MAX grounding The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association on Monday sued The Boeing Co., [NYSE: BA]claiming the manufacturer engaged in fraud and that the grounding of the 737... Stevens Tanker Division closes and eliminates 586 jobs across Texas Dallas-based Stevens Tanker Division has notified the state of Texas it will cease operations by October 15. The closure will permanently affect 586 jobs across... U.S. freight railroads file lawsuit against rail workers' union over train crew size The railroads say the union refuses to negotiate on train crew size as both sides prepare for a new collective bargaining agreement. Independent truckers speak out on National Mall "10-4 DC" rallies against regulations they say will run them off the road. Typhoon Hagibis could slam Japan late this week "The wind speed increased by 100 mph in only 24 hours." Monster typhoon close to U.S. territories, heading toward Japan. Nuveen Real Estate buys $3 billion U.S. industrial portfolio from Blackstone Nuveen Real Estate acquires 100-property US logistics portfolio from Blackstone Manitoulin buys another U.S. freight-forwarder Canadian transportation and logistics firm acquires Miami-based Demark Global Logistics, increasing its reach on the East Coast of the United States. ATA prepares to fight outsized legal awards against truckers The American Trucking Associations is gearing up to fight against multimillion-dollar legal awards against truckers and their employers who are not at fault but blamed... Surface Transportation Board issues decisions on demurrage and accessorial charges The proposed actions address major rail shipper complaints voiced to the Board earlier this year. Intermodal freight continues shift to East Coast, benefiting trucking Trucks are competitively priced on East Coast lanes and offer better service than the railroads. Freight Futures daily curve: 10/7 Volatile start to Freight Futures last week ends quietly; Regional trends emerge. Today's pickup: Fool on for the final mile; IMO 2020's long reach The Motley Fool discovers last-mile logistics. IMO 2020 will impact logistics warehousing footprint, JLL says Commentary: U.S. ports and the trade war At the center of the Trade War between the U.S. and China are the American ocean ports. Supertanker rates stratospheric as market 'goes bonkers' VLCC rates are now at or near $100,000 per day, courtesy of U.S. sanctions targeting China's COSCO. Giving voice to women in trucking Women In Trucking ambassador Kellylynn McLaughlin drives to impact change for everyone in the industry. Snowstorm returning soon to northern Rockies, Plains (forecast video) Heavy snow, wind and delays in parts of the Rockies and Dakotas this week as another early season storm develops. Kombucha and coding: NEXT searches for top-notch talent during high growth period NEXT has all the hallmarks of a modern start-up - conference rooms named after superheroes, kombucha on tap and a couple of friendly office dogs. Blockchain unifying public transport payments across Madrid, Spain Spanish capital Madrid is working on a blockchain-powered transport application that unifies all mobility systems across the city and provides high levels of data security... RiverOak seeks to develop UK cargo airport Private equity firm plans to revitalize Manston Airport. Fleet Complete CSO dives into Truck-as-a-Service Kar believes a driver's relationship with an OEM will no longer end after the sale of a truck. That relationship will continue over the lifespan... Survey says driver shortage, driver compensation top trucking industry concerns Motor carriers and commercial drivers agree on just four of the Top 10 challenges facing the trucking industry, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's... Hundreds of driving licenses cancelled as drunken e-scooter riders cause chaos at beer festival Oktoberfest Reckless e-scooter riders were penalized by the German police for drunk driving in Munich as they left the world's largest beer festival Oktoberfest. Comdata debuts OneLook dashboard for improved fuel management spend Comdata has released a new dashboard that will help fleet managers quickly identify and manage fuel spend. Swissport launches self-service air cargo service Swissport has launched a global initiative to speed up air cargo handling processes at its cargo warehouses by introducing newly developed self-service via kiosks. Swissport's... Tomato importers worry new rules at Mexican border to cause delays and higher prices Tomatoes imported from Mexico could face a supply chain squeeze caused by new regulations finalized in September between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican...

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OCTOBER 7, 2019
FUTURES 5: Early rally fizzles as NYMEX WTI settles 6 cents lower Crude futures failed to sustain an early rally Monday, with prompt NYMEX November WTI settling 6 cents lower at $52.75/b ahead of the release of data showing what looks to be another build in US crude stocks. Japan 380 CST bunker premium hits 11-year high amid tight regional supply "The demand for HSFO has been really good and I have been receiving many spot inquiries originating from South Korea and Hong Kong as well," a trader said. Asian middle distillates maintain strength amid uncertain outlook "Everyone seems to be grabbing cargoes as and when they can," a trader said.

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PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Busan

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

SHIPPING

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama

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

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Panama

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

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Fly

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

PORTS

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

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

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

New York/Los Angeles

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

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

Belgrade

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

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong/Taipei

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

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

PORTS

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

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

Venice

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

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

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

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

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

NEWS

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

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

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

Piraeus

CRUISES

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

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Damascus

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

PORTS

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

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Koper

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

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

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

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

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

PORTS

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

Ningbo

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

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

SHIPPING

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

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

PORTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

The Silver

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

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

INDUSTRY

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

Arlington

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

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

YACHTING

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

Milan

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

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

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

Venice

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

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

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

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

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Sokhna

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

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

New York/Athens

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

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

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

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

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

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

La Spezia

PORTS

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

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Ulm

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

OFFSHORE

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

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

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

FINANCING

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

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

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

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

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

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

OFFSHORE

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

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

Livorno

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

CEREMONIES

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

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

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

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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