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September 19, 2019

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'Huge jump' in larger ship calls to US East coast ports: report Business leaders upbeat on shipping's future, but message is 'go digital' Sale of LB Container Terminal to Macquarie Group gets official go-ahead US Maritime Administration inaugurates cargo preference training courses Project completed to upgrade Belarus' Brest North railway container terminal Sino-Russian Financial Cooperation Roundtable in Vladivostok enhances ties African dredging industry to flourish along coastal areas U-Freight Hong Kong's logistics hub achieves air cargo screening accreditation Schiphol's capacity shortage could end Kalitta Air's service to Dutch hub Amazon takes up 500,000sq ft of space in fulfilment centre in urban Seattle

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Baltic Exchange launches new ship operating expenses assessment BCBA holds 34th annual general body meeting MANSA holds AGM & Star Awards in Mumbai MOL's integrated report for 2019 elaborates on the Group's current status & future vision Mahindra Logistics to strengthen Asian Paints' supply chain in eastern India National Logistics Policy to be released soon, says Minister 44 Congressmen urge Trump administration to reinstate GSP for India as part of a potential trade deal Incentives to leather sector to boost exports under consideration Ajit Shah visits China as part of trade delegation MALA 2019, the 10th edition, all set to captivate the fraternity tomorrow US President delays proposed increase in import tariffs on Chinese goods by 15 days WCO underlines Customs' role during WTO discussions on e-commerce

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New intermodal service into Swedish industrial heartland UK network launches nationwide driver drive Ceva Logistics and Helibras renew their partnership WFS appoints Paul Carmody managing director - UK cargo Spanish ports steer a steady course Canberra airport shares freight opportunities Emirates Skycargo forms fresh partnership 150 new flat cars for timber transport DP DHL Group extends Thomas Ogilvie's contract UPS cooperates with Hub Box Ports of Georgia take stock Only road haulage achieves a significant increase Ayme-Yahil seeks out new challenges More money for a deeper Jaxport "Curiosity of the Day" Mapletree Logistics Trust acquires warehouse in Australia Federal funds for Montreal Mirabel logistics business

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
FedEx reacts slowly to weakened global trade as TNT integration takes its toll on Q1 Despite some positive trends in air cargo, it will be an 'unpredictable' fourth quarter DNV/GL predicts shipping industry will miss IMO 2050 CO2 reduction targets unless drastic action is taken Global container fleet breaches 23m teu as new ULCVs hit the water - and market softens Innovation is the only way to keep Amazon at bay, says DHL Congress investigates secretary of transportation Elaine Chao over possible conflicts of interest M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - two more prominent PAN heads 'fired' as DSV's superior model prevails On the wires: FedEx fundamentals on the slide, debt used to shore up cash balances... Cargo plane carrying four missing in eastern Indonesia Supply chain radar: Schenker rumoured to have approached CMA CGM 'for parts' of the group M&A radar: DSV & Panalpina combined - here is the 'air & sea regional management team'

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Meyer Werft delays delivery of Costa Smeralda Carnival Corporation's Costa Cruises brand has pushed back its inaugural program of Mediterranean cruises on its first LNG-fueled cruise ship, Costa Smeralda, due to construction delays at the Meyer Turku shipyard in BAE San Diego will tandem drydock two destroyers BAE Systems has been awarded $170.7 million in contracts from the U.S. Navy to perform simultaneous maintenance and repair on two Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in its San Diego shipyard. Incat Crowther designed Flex Ferry 33X delivered to South Africa Incat Crowther reports that the first Flex Ferry developed in conjunction with Singapore's Penguin Shipyard has now been delivered to South Africa, where it will be operated by the Robben Island Museum. German consortium to build zero-emission push boat Construction is to start next month on what Berlin, Germany, based port and logistics specialist BEHALA says will be the world's first zero-emission push boat. The energy supply on the almost 20 NSF picks operator for third Regional Class Research Vessel A consortium co-led by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) cooperative agreement to operate the third

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
2020 sulphur cap to accelerate engine damage insurance claims Marine insurers and underwriters cite the lack of specifications for blends of very low sulphur fuel oil Marine insurers investigate scrubber incidents amid risk-elevation concerns IUMI conference in Toronto hears of 'catastrophic' engine room fire during a scrubber installation No need for emergency oil supply, but security is a concern, IEA chief warns Fatih Birol said the world is well supplied and is confident Saudi Arabia will meet its commitment to restore full... Shipowners urge universal 2020 enforcement Industry bodies insist that global enforcement is required to avert an uneven playing field. 'We urge any country considering deviation... BIMCO expects capesizes to remain profitable for the rest of 2019 Capesize fleet growth has been under 3% since February, indicating that, for the time being, the supply side is under... Cargo insurance rates unsustainable despite premium growth, says IUMI's Dalton 'Underwriting the exposures means pricing your exposures to a risk-adequate level, and the results would indicate this hasn't happened on... Tanker boarded and robbed off Guinea Robbers carrying guns and knives boarded the chemical and oil tanker Ance and locked crew members in the cabins before... Igor Tonkovidov to take over from Sergey Frank at Sovcomflot Frank will become chairman, with Tonkovidov set to become chief executive after seven years as vice-president and chief operating officer Terminal upgrade to boost northern ro-ro services The advent of a new series of larger ro-pax vessels has led to a $20m terminal investment by Peel Ports No sign of gloom lifting for container sector Overcapacity and higher costs from IMO 2020 rules are putting the box market recovery on hold World Shipping Council joins calls for alternative fuel research Fuel levy proposed to support funding of IMO-led future fuels research and development Woodside and Uniper seal 13-year LNG supply deal Uniper expected to use the supply to boost its LNG trading business in the Atlantic and Pacific basins and expand... Daily Briefing Free to read: ECSA sets out the European shipping agenda \| Why maritime subsidies don't work \| 2020 tanker upside... VLGC rates firm up amid Saudi supply worries A number of shipments have been cancelled and many have deferred loadings as Saudi Arabia announced acceptances later than expected... OOIL appoints Wang as chief executive Wang was elevated to the top management as a vice-president of Cosco Shipping in February, and became the vice-chairman of... Pelita Samudera Shipping adds to fleet with handysize from IMC The company has expanded aggressively in the past year, boosting capacity almost eightfold to 234,000 dwt from just 31,000 dwt... Shandong Shipping and ICBC Leasing team up on $600m newbuild projects Shandong Shipping has been quickly expanding its fleet over the past one year, with orders for 10 kamsarmaxes made earlier... DryShips posts second-quarter net loss DryShips expects to upgrade more vessels during the rest of the year and in 2020, incurring an estimated 843 off-hire... Avoiding the pitfalls of digitalisation Customer service should not be overlooked in the rush to digitalise and can come back to haunt companies if sufficient... Pacific Basin to buy four bulkers in cash-and-shares deal The purchase of the two handysize and two supramax bulkers amounts to $73.84m, Hong Kong-based company says

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Shea, Lytle honored at Connie ceremonies No easy fix for chassis conundrum: speakers FedEx Freight profit up 10 percent; LTL shipments 'settle' Port automation threatens US West Coast labor peace No-deal Brexit fears spur search for short-sea options Lineage Logistics adds cold-storage space in Europe Container lines: Mandatory slow-steaming would hurt more than help E-commerce pushes ODFL to expand LTL terminal network

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Maritime bodies urge IMO 2020 enforcement Four major maritime organisations are calling for strict enforcement of pending IMO 2020 rules to ensure a level playing field across the entire industry. The World Shipping Council, Bimco, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA) urge full compliance. At that time, the sulphur content for bunker burnt by all ships will be limited to 0 Frontline sticks to 10 Trafigura tankers Frontline will keep to buying 10 tankers from Trafigura Marine Logistics, declining options to buy four more from the subsidiary of Singaporean trader Trafigura. John Fredriksen's Frontline last month agreed to buy 10 suezmaxes built this year for 16.1 million common shares at $8 each and a cash amount ranging from $538m to $547m. Frontline declined an extended option to buy two more suezmaxes b Investors keen on Euronav, but scrubbers could still factor Euronav disclosed it's IMO 2020 plans, and its share price shot up - but it still trades lower than Frontline Authorities develop plan to remove fuel from Golden Ray The salvage team for a car carrier capsized off Georgia is working on a strategy to remove all of the ship's fuel and oil as the first step to a complex, possibly months-long operation. The Hyundai Glovis-owned 7,700-ceu Golden Ray (built 2017) turned on its side on 8 September while carrying about 4,000 cars in St. Simons Sound. A "Unified Command" group of local, state and federal authorities Classification societies 'must keep pace with impact of change on safety' Digitalisation and decarbonisation have profound implications, says ABS boss Tanker owners reap short-term gains as Saudi storm blows over VLCC owners get rate hikes from supply disruption while resumption of normal Saudi supply would help avoid bearish effects for longer run Shell, Qatar team up on expanding LNG infrastructure Shell Gas & Power Developments and Qatar Petroleum's Wave LNG Solutions have come together in an effort to boost worldwide LNG fuelling capacity. Both companies announced Wednesday that they will invest in marine fuelling, bunkering ships and other infrastructure but were scant on further details. "We are currently reviewing potential locations and infrastructure requirements; it would be premat Saudi oil attacks 'not a game-changer' for tankers Evercore maintains bullish outlook on sector Shipping technology not yet exciting Ardmore Shipping The Irish tanker owner does not think it needs big data to optimise its fleet Attack on Saudi Arabia oil sector no longer a scenario of 'what if?' Long-feared incident is now a reality, and it will rattle cages for some time to come Goldenport Shipmanagement buys first boxship in two years Dragnis family outfit Goldenport Shipmanagement has purchased a Japanese-controlled boxship in a deal that marks the company's first expansion in the sector since the autumn of 2017. A company executive confirmed the acquisition of the 1,700-teu Maersk Wismar (built 2010) but declined to reveal further details. Several brokers reported the Imabari Shipbuilding-constructed vessel had changed han Storm clouds gather while shipping gets its act in order Florida and Miami - or at least shipbroking, former shipowning and prospective mega-cruise liner project executives based there - take a fair deal of the spotlight in this issue of TW+. Robert "Bob" Pierot reveals why he moved to Miami last year to pursue ship finance structuring deals, with cargo-owning clients as well as owners, that are an increasingly necessary adjunct to the New York-based f Greek government plots $10bn backing for banks Guarantees hinge on deal with European Commission on aid classification, sources said. VLGC rates surge on Saudi production issues Shipowners foresee positive impact from Saudi attacks on freight markets as US-Asia shipments can cover supply shortfall in Middle East Do shipping and politics mix in Trump's Washington? What has the US industry gained from having two 'insiders' around the cabinet table? Brookes Bell snaps up shipping consultancy APC UK marine surveying group adds to expertise with takeover. Time come to rethink Europe's €3bn subsidies to shipping New report suggests European countries are failing to get good return from spending and need to refocus strategy Solstad sells laid-up anchor handler Solstad Offshore has sold an elderly anchor-handler that has been laid up for over three years. Solstad Offshore buys more time for debt talks The 16,304-hp Far Saltire (built 2002) was sold by Solstad's subsidiary Farstad Marine for an undisclosed amount to an unknown buyer. VesselsValue.com estimates the ship's current market value at $940,000, the same as its estimated demolition value. OOCL boss Wang Haimin takes over at OOIL Busy executive adds to workload after Cosco takeover of containership group. Tsakos exec hits out at underwriters' silence over IMO 2020 Andreas Bisbas told conference insurers could have done more to help owners address issues Utkilen touts credentials of 'new age' eco tanker series Newbuildings in China and Japan promise to cut fuel consumption by 30% and NOx emissions by 80% Libya boosts storage at Ras Lanuf tanker terminal NOC says it has replaced tank to help prevent shutdowns, with more to come. SwissMarine secures firm price for cape duo Brokers say Swiss owner offloads bulker pair to JP Morgan Ship designer heads to court in Prysmian newbuilding row Salt alleges breach of contract after working on cable-layer design for Italian group. FSU offered out for charter amid delays to Portovaya project But portside ice belt is proving a restricting factor Vitol plots LNG carrier expansion after chartering H-Line newbuild South Korean shipowner H-Line Shipping ordered the LNG carrier it contracted this month on the back of a long-term charter to Vitol. H-Line renewing LNG carrier fleet at Hyundai Brokers said the 174,000-cbm newbuilding with XDF propulsion had been fixed for 10 years, at a rate in the low $60,000-per-day range. Vitol and H-Line confirmed the deal on Wednesday. Vitol said it also holds "extensio Norway's ADS readies sale of its only wholly-owned tanker But the Bjorn Tore Larsen-led outfit has an opportunistic approach to new business Marius Hermansen joins Golden Ocean board Marius Hermansen, who is responsible for sale and purchase and newbuildings in John Fredriksen's private company Seatankers, now has a more central role in in the group. Hermansen was elected a board member of New York-listed dry bulk company Golden Ocean Group at the annual meeting in Bermuda this weekend. Hermansen came from the shipbroking firm Fearnleys to Seatankers in 2014. In July last Seafarer dies on Polsteam bulker in Mexico Police release no details of death of 45-year-old Pole at Tuxpan. Eastern Pacific Shipping switches New Times LR2 pair to dual fuel Savings from using low-price LNG will help to cover the increase in vessels' additional capital expenditure Saudi production restored by 'end of month' Boost for tankers as energy minister says output will be back to normal soon, with all customers fully supplied in September. Sergey Frank stepping down at Sovcomflot Deputy prime minister Maxim Akimov's office says veteran will leave the role to become chairman. MOL completes Kobe LNG bunkering trial Japanese shipowning giant continues to gather experience with new green bunker fuel Shandong Shipping inks tanker and bulker newbuilds worth $404m Total value of Shell and Bunge charter contracts is estimated to be worth $600m Jiangnan reveals LPG carrier design to 'revolutionise VLGCs' Vessel design has received approval in principle from class societies Lloyd's Register and ABS Bahri firms up VLCC order at Hyundai-backed IMI Saudi owner puts pen to paper on newbuilding deal, but details on price and delivery remain unclear Cameroon to supply armed guards in bid to stamp out piracy New arrangement reduces admin delays incurred when applying for government armed personnel, says Gard Sonatrach moves to scrap the world's 11th-oldest LNG carrier Algerian energy giant shifts to auction mode to clear out remaining 1980s-built ship

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Ocean Rate Report: Saudi attacks spark higher tanker earnings This week, VLCC tanker rates are rising, whereas both trans-Pacific box rates and Capesize bulker rates are slipping. Airbus hikes forecast for future freighter demand Airbus has elevated its 20-year demand forecast for all-cargo aircraft, saying the market will need 2,800 specialized units to handle growth in international trade and... Startup Loop Energy gets cash infusion from engine-maker Cummins Fuel cell startup Loop Engency received a cash infusion from engine maker Cummins Inc. on Sept. 18. It was Cummins second investment in fuel cells... Trump action blocking California emissions authority will not impact trucking - for now The Trump administration's decision to revoke a waiver allowing California to set its own standards for automobile emissions will not impact regulations governing heavy-duty trucks,... Louisiana forwarder pays $488,250 criminal fine Dip Shipping will pay a criminal fine to settle an antitrust violation charge as part of an ongoing U.S. Justice Department forwarder price-fixing investigation. Project44 unveils new truckload tendering technology Project44's new truckload tendering capability allows users to secure quotes without having to maneuver outside of their transportation management system. Does FedEx face a cyclical or structural problem? In wake of poor q1 results and a massive decline in share price, questions arise as to whether FedEx's issues are cyclical or structural UPS paying $2.25 million to avoid pregnancy discrimination lawsuit EEOC agreement clarifies obligations to both union and non-union workers. Trucking coalition urges lawmakers to fight costly unfunded mandates A coalition of 31 trucking and trade groups is urging Congress to halt four bills it claims would cost the industry billions of dollars in... CargoX and RoadLaunch collaborate to fuse public and private blockchains Public blockchain-based logistics document transaction platform CargoX has integrated with private blockchain-based digital freight management platform RoadLaunch to provide users greater visibility and transparency into... Freight Futures daily curve: 9/18 LAX to SEA futures strengthen on Tuesday in an otherwise quiet day. New trade coalition seeks stronger congressional tariff control Tariff Reform Coalition members want the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to "exercise greater oversight and control" over President Trump's tariff... GM cuts production at Canadian plant as strike hits U.S. parts shipments Oshawa facility operating at half capacity as UAW strike in the United States takes a toll on supply chain. Daimler will buy electric truck battery modules from Chinese supplier CATL Daimler Trucks and Buses has entered a long-term supply agreement for lithium-ion batter technology for its coming range of electric trucks. Imelda lashing eastern Texas with flooding rains (forecast video) More than 10 inches of torrential rain have flooded some east Texas roads with more coming rest of today. Carriers continue to delay switch from old telematics devices About 20% of carriers still using AOBRDs are expected to hold onto the devices into December. Shippers to benefit from Savannah if roads can keep up The Port of Savannah's expansion plans will benefit shippers -- so long as infrastructure needs outside the port are met. Today's pickup: Germany moves to tighten rules on delivery subcontractors Cabinet backs draft law aimed at curbing illegal employment practices for final-mile drivers handing growing volumes of parcels. IRU issues call to action amidst changing landscape The International Road Transport Union has taken the lead in setting the global road transport agenda, which calls for greater cooperation between industry stakeholders and... FIRMMA takes shape with proposed rules New law strengthens U.S. government's national security oversight of foreign investments in American companies that manufacture "critical" technologies and infrastructure, as well as own airport... Delta explores forest residue as jet fuel Forest debris buildup has been blamed for fueling many wildfires in the West. Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] hopes it can soon fuel its jet... PORT REPORT: Japanese giant MOL trials experimental LNG-fuelled tugboat at Kobe MOL continues its foray into experimenting with LNG with an innovative LNG-powered tugboat; meanwhile, MOL's LNG-bunkering business signs deals around the world. Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street, to speak at FreightWaves LIVE Chicago Hear Belfort's story, straight from the Wolf's mouth. Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge receives $30 million upgrade aimed at speeding up trade The city of Pharr, Texas, will soon begin $30 million in infrastructure projects at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the United States-Mexico border. The projects...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
US crude stocks climb 1.06 million barrels as refiners cut runs, imports rise US crude inventories climbed 1.06 million barrels last week to 417.13 million barrels, as refiners cut runs while imports edged higher, US Energy Information Administration data showed Wednesday. Shipping giant Maersk to use MGO pricing for IMO 2020 box rate calculations Danish container line Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world, is set to use marine gasoil as the pricing basis for its rate calculations next year as tighter emission limits for shipping force a shift away from high sulfur fuel oil. External: Global Risk Management FEATURE: IMO 2020 mandate creates Singapore-Fujairah arbitrage for LSFO "Singapore and Fujairah [bunker] markets will move independently after 2020 depending on the fundamentals of each port," a trader said. Term LNG buyers face higher prices over Saudi oil disruptions "As long as it is fair and equitable, of course it is something that we would like to promote," Mustaffa said. West of Suez LR clean tankers in demand following attacks "With the deficit in clean products in the AG coming, there's been a push for LRs in the West to take gasoline to the Middle East," a broker said.

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SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Portsmouth

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

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PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

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

SHIPPING

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

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

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

Augusta

PORTS

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

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Manama

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Taipei

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

PORTS

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

Gdansk

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

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SEAFARERS

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

London/Bagsværd

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Papenburg/Geneva

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Abu Dhabi

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

SHIPPING

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

London/Muscat

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

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

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

Cairo

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

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

Victoria

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

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

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Charlotte/Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

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

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

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

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

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

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

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

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The 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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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

Hyvinkää

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

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

INSURANCE

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

London

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

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

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SEAFARERS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

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

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

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

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

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

LOGISTICS

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

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

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

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

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

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

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

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

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

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

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

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

MOURNING

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

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

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

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

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

Hamburg/Monfalcone

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

COMPETITION

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

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

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

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