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February 16, 2004

Shipping Times

Shipping News

PSA to invest 300m euros in new Antwerp terminals
PSA Corporation will invest more than 300 million euros in its new terminal concessions at Europe's second busiest container port, Antwerp, and in return will gain an additional 3.75 million TEU capacity in the fast-growing Northern European market.
IMO adopts convention to stop spread of harmful organisms
THE International Maritime Organisation formally adopted the 'alien invaders' convention aimed at preventing the spread of harmful aquatic organisms carried in ships' ballast water, at the close of its ballast water conference on Friday in London.
Indon navy sinks hijacked vessel
AN Indonesian warship sank a boat that had been taken over by gunmen in the Malacca Strait near the maritime border with Malaysia.
Thailand's box traffic forecast to rise 6.6%
THE Port Authority of Thailand, which manages the country's two biggest ports, said container traffic may rise 6.6 per cent in the year ending Sept 30 because the Southeast Asian nation's expanding economy has bolster imports and exports.

Air and Land Transport

AirAsia ready to slug it out with SIA
BUOYED by the success of his one-month-old venture in Thailand, AirAsia founder and chief executive Tony Fernandes is brimming with confidence as he slugs it out with Singapore Airlines to establish the region's leading low-cost carrier.
Ryanair taking no-frills flying to new heights
Indian Airlines to hire 139 pilots
Shenzhen Airport in talks with HK Airport Authority
Garuda to launch flights to KL, S'pore
THAI's Q1 profit forecast to rise 35%

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
PRICES are firming even further, with newbuilding Panamax bulkers, delivery 2004, being offered US$43 million, with handymax bulkers now seeing in excess of US$35 million and a re-sale Capesize bulker, delivering from Daewoo in September 2005 reportedly sold at around US$60 million.

Liner Scene

Signs of warning amid soaring freight rates
IT has been an interesting fortnight. The biggest news was undoubtedly the flotation of P&O Nedlloyd, effectively heralding the exit of the UK's P&O group from major involvement in liner shipping.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

PSA to invest 300m euros in new Antwerp terminals
PSA Corporation will invest more than 300 million euros in its new terminal concessions at Europe's second busiest container port, Antwerp, and in return will gain an additional 3.75 million TEU capacity in the fast-growing Northern European market.
IMO adopts convention to stop spread of harmful organisms
THE International Maritime Organisation formally adopted the 'alien invaders' convention aimed at preventing the spread of harmful aquatic organisms carried in ships' ballast water, at the close of its ballast water conference on Friday in London.
Indon navy sinks hijacked vessel
AN Indonesian warship sank a boat that had been taken over by gunmen in the Malacca Strait near the maritime border with Malaysia.
Thailand's box traffic forecast to rise 6.6%
THE Port Authority of Thailand, which manages the country's two biggest ports, said container traffic may rise 6.6 per cent in the year ending Sept 30 because the Southeast Asian nation's expanding economy has bolster imports and exports.

Air and Land Transport

AirAsia ready to slug it out with SIA
BUOYED by the success of his one-month-old venture in Thailand, AirAsia founder and chief executive Tony Fernandes is brimming with confidence as he slugs it out with Singapore Airlines to establish the region's leading low-cost carrier.
Ryanair taking no-frills flying to new heights
Indian Airlines to hire 139 pilots
Shenzhen Airport in talks with HK Airport Authority
Garuda to launch flights to KL, S'pore
THAI's Q1 profit forecast to rise 35%

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
PRICES are firming even further, with newbuilding Panamax bulkers, delivery 2004, being offered US$43 million, with handymax bulkers now seeing in excess of US$35 million and a re-sale Capesize bulker, delivering from Daewoo in September 2005 reportedly sold at around US$60 million.

Liner Scene

Signs of warning amid soaring freight rates
IT has been an interesting fortnight. The biggest news was undoubtedly the flotation of P&O Nedlloyd, effectively heralding the exit of the UK's P&O group from major involvement in liner shipping.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

PSA to invest 300m euros in new Antwerp terminals
PSA Corporation will invest more than 300 million euros in its new terminal concessions at Europe's second busiest container port, Antwerp, and in return will gain an additional 3.75 million TEU capacity in the fast-growing Northern European market.
IMO adopts convention to stop spread of harmful organisms
THE International Maritime Organisation formally adopted the 'alien invaders' convention aimed at preventing the spread of harmful aquatic organisms carried in ships' ballast water, at the close of its ballast water conference on Friday in London.
Indon navy sinks hijacked vessel
AN Indonesian warship sank a boat that had been taken over by gunmen in the Malacca Strait near the maritime border with Malaysia.
Thailand's box traffic forecast to rise 6.6%
THE Port Authority of Thailand, which manages the country's two biggest ports, said container traffic may rise 6.6 per cent in the year ending Sept 30 because the Southeast Asian nation's expanding economy has bolster imports and exports.

Air and Land Transport

AirAsia ready to slug it out with SIA
BUOYED by the success of his one-month-old venture in Thailand, AirAsia founder and chief executive Tony Fernandes is brimming with confidence as he slugs it out with Singapore Airlines to establish the region's leading low-cost carrier.
Ryanair taking no-frills flying to new heights
Indian Airlines to hire 139 pilots
Shenzhen Airport in talks with HK Airport Authority
Garuda to launch flights to KL, S'pore
THAI's Q1 profit forecast to rise 35%

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
PRICES are firming even further, with newbuilding Panamax bulkers, delivery 2004, being offered US$43 million, with handymax bulkers now seeing in excess of US$35 million and a re-sale Capesize bulker, delivering from Daewoo in September 2005 reportedly sold at around US$60 million.

Liner Scene

Signs of warning amid soaring freight rates
IT has been an interesting fortnight. The biggest news was undoubtedly the flotation of P&O Nedlloyd, effectively heralding the exit of the UK's P&O group from major involvement in liner shipping.

Shipping Times

Shipping News

PSA to invest 300m euros in new Antwerp terminals
PSA Corporation will invest more than 300 million euros in its new terminal concessions at Europe's second busiest container port, Antwerp, and in return will gain an additional 3.75 million TEU capacity in the fast-growing Northern European market.
IMO adopts convention to stop spread of harmful organisms
THE International Maritime Organisation formally adopted the 'alien invaders' convention aimed at preventing the spread of harmful aquatic organisms carried in ships' ballast water, at the close of its ballast water conference on Friday in London.
Indon navy sinks hijacked vessel
AN Indonesian warship sank a boat that had been taken over by gunmen in the Malacca Strait near the maritime border with Malaysia.
Thailand's box traffic forecast to rise 6.6%
THE Port Authority of Thailand, which manages the country's two biggest ports, said container traffic may rise 6.6 per cent in the year ending Sept 30 because the Southeast Asian nation's expanding economy has bolster imports and exports.

Air and Land Transport

AirAsia ready to slug it out with SIA
BUOYED by the success of his one-month-old venture in Thailand, AirAsia founder and chief executive Tony Fernandes is brimming with confidence as he slugs it out with Singapore Airlines to establish the region's leading low-cost carrier.
Ryanair taking no-frills flying to new heights
Indian Airlines to hire 139 pilots
Shenzhen Airport in talks with HK Airport Authority
Garuda to launch flights to KL, S'pore
THAI's Q1 profit forecast to rise 35%

Ship Sales

SHIP SALES
PRICES are firming even further, with newbuilding Panamax bulkers, delivery 2004, being offered US$43 million, with handymax bulkers now seeing in excess of US$35 million and a re-sale Capesize bulker, delivering from Daewoo in September 2005 reportedly sold at around US$60 million.

Liner Scene

Signs of warning amid soaring freight rates
IT has been an interesting fortnight. The biggest news was undoubtedly the flotation of P&O Nedlloyd, effectively heralding the exit of the UK's P&O group from major involvement in liner shipping.

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Lykes to offer new sprint across the Pacific Year of Monkey discount for GETS customers APL to launch direct Indian Subcontinent express service Dayao Port's throughput jumps 32pc in January Malaysian ports to bear extra security costs Hamburg Sud acquires Venezuelan trucking company WFS, Bangkok Airways win concessions at new Bangkok airport China airport construction fees officially discontinued Streamling helps improve BA's Q4 results

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DCI public offer slated for Feb. 26 Safmarine reaffirms commitment to trade in South India GE Shipping wins insurance case MoS to look into restoring trusteeship on boards of Major Port Trusts to shippers' associations Curbs on import of capital goods for service sector removed Pact signed to import 1 lakh bales of cotton EU concedes slapping embargo on Indian garments cargo as retaliatory step Korean rubber to attract dumping duty Exports to Russia increasing: Coffee Board Apparel exporters upset by DEPB rate cut MbPT extends VRS till Feb. 29 Cochin Port workers defer strike plan IBA package brings cheer to tea industry Tyre manufacturers unhappy over DEPB rate cuts Surge in capital goods imports points to hectic industrial activity Revenues from IT, ITES projected to jump to $ 62 bn by 2009 Sales tax on LNG cut by 8 pc in Gujarat DEPB rate reduction will not harm steel exporters, say industry experts Wheat stock in Central pool to cross 20 m tonnes Convocation of Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping held AMA launches Centre for International Trade Fieo signs MoU with Irish exporters' body Amendment to plant quarantine norms upsets pulses trade

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
IBIA announces November bunker conference World Fuel Services takeover bid speculation grips market The international bunker market was today gripped by speculation that Miami-based marine fuels marketing giant World Fuel Services Corporation (WFS) is poised to announce the acquisition of United Kingdom-based global supplier and trader Tramp Oil. Baltic supplier expands activities Latvian bunker supplier OVI Ltd., which supplies marine gas oil (MGO) in Riga and other ports in the Riga Bay, is expanding its activities with a recently acquired product tanker and the return of a former employee. Bullish and bearish numbers give Baltic a mixed look In general the indications in the Baltic region were a mix of bullish and bearish numbers today, depending on the area. After prices rose steadily in most cases for the best part of a week on the back of crude, some ports saw falls today, while other grades in other ports either maintained previous levels, or continued rising. South Africa: Cockett Marine Oil enters joint venture Cockett Marine Oil announced today that the company has entered a joint venture agreement with the influential Mvelaphanda group. The company will be primarily concerned with the marine fuels and lubricants industry in South Africa, however there are plans to expand into other areas on the African continent. Arctic conditions cause havoc to bunkering in Black Sea and Med Severe winds, snow, and sub-zero temperatures disrupted bunkering today in an area stretching from the major Black Sea port of Novorossiysk in the east and as far west as Piraeus, Greece today. Winds of 70 miles-per-hour (mph) forced workers to stay at home in the key Turkish bunkering hub of Istanbul. Peninsula announces new supply manager Replenishment on way as East Asia avails tighten One Singapore trader told Bunkerworld today: "High viscosity products are heading to Asia from Europe, but will probably end up in Korea, Japan or Hong Kong and not Singapore." Piraeus deliveries halted as Customs get snowed in Bunker nominations have been suspended in Piraeus until next week. Following heavy snowfalls in the port, many offices had to close, including the customs office.

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Security Expo Asia 04 grabs international attention Jordan Customs Department starts e-payment service Implementation of new USCS regulations postponed SDV International Logistics lends a helping hand for Valentine's Day Intercontainer Austria introduces more new blocktrains Orly and CDG Roissy report encouraging turnaround in air cargo volumes WACT Terminal at Onne closed to incoming vessels Rotterdam Representative in Russia

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
High freight rates boost Japanese lines Liberia flag cash pays civil servants ISPS "means review of all ship-related contracts" "K" Line (Europe) orders capesize bulker

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
Rail freight picture has good month in January Hamburg Sud buys Crowley Logistics de Venezuela Decision in the works for Royal Olympic Cruise Lines Port of Portland gives awards to top airport tenants Manitowoc lays keel for new Coast Guard cutter

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Owners' dismay as IMO reaches ballast water agreement NEGOTIATIONS to regulate ballast water management by international convention bore fruit on schedule on Friday, but immediately ran into withering criticism from the shipping industry. NOL denies acquisition tale that sent shares tumbling NEPTUNE Orient Lines of Singapore has denied it is about to make a large acquisition following an investment analyst report that triggered a 3.2% share price plunge on Thursday. K Line's European arm orders first newbuild THE recently formed K Line (Europe) bulk shipping division has placed its first newbuilding order, for a 185,000 dwt capesize ship to be built at Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp in Japan, writes Janet Porter. Liberia is first in queue to join US WMD prevention programme LIBERIA has become the first country to sign up to a US programme designed to stop the maritime transport of weapons of mass destruction. Cargoship sinks as blizzards hit Balkans UP TO 20 seafarers were missing on Friday after a general cargoship sank off Istanbul, as blizzards caused severe disruption to shipping in the Bosporus, writes David Osler.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
Spanish yard unions agree to talks THE Spanish government and unions representing shipyard workers agreed to open a new round of talks today, Fairplay has been told Virus hits 200 on Carnival ship THIRTEEN crew members and 185 passengers on board Carnival cruise ship Celebration have been stricken with a virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control Dutch launch Caribbean link DUTCH shipping group Vertraco Shipping is to start a new regular liner service between northern Europe and French Guiana later this month Teesport put on the market TEESPORT, the UK's second largest port, is being sold with a reported asking price of around £500M ($945M) by Nikko Principal Investments DML buys Appledore APPLEDORE Shipbuilders has a future from today after DML confirmed acquisition of the yard at an undisclosed price Indian ports to slash box charges Spanish dockers delay strike action UASC vessel fined for polluting Capesize in search of yacht Murmansk strikes deal with Norilsk Seafarer missing after collision Iraq's ports await fresh bidding Jakarta port workers threaten strike PTP wins high level applause OSG posts highest-ever earnings

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
NLRB seeks Evergreen union talks Labor board asks federal court to order carrier to bargain with International Longshoremen's Association. Virginia plans port-wide chassis pool Hampton Roads program would be first of its kind. EU airlines want full "open skies" Carriers urge rejection of limited liberalization of trans-Atlantic passenger and cargo services. Senate passes highway spending bill No Doha deal this year, says former USTR U.S. import ban to halt spread of bird flu IMO agrees on ballast water laws CN chief sees Vancouver alternative Ross named FedEx Express CFO Tianjin expands box capacity P&O Nedlloyd, NYK add New Zealand call Solid recovery for Cathay Corpus Christi creating jobs, revenue Georgia ports seeking COO

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
USWC terminals dodging the queues Local trucking groups have accused terminals at Los Angeles/Long Beach of dodging their requirement to cut queues outside the gates by shifting queues inside the terminals, winding around the stacks. Railion Germany 'must make up its mind' in search for Austrian partner Railion Germany (RG) 'has no time to lose' in its competition with road, and is open to partnerships, possibly extending its network towards southeast Europe through an alliance in Austria. US and Liberian officers cleared to seek WMDs aboard each other's ships Maut debacle jeopardises Betuwe Line - Ruhr link-up US battle over transport funds intensifies with Senate vote MCL adds capacity to Vostochny services Hutchison facing possible strike at Indonesian terminal over port status Spanish strike called off after labour negotiations take 'good direction' US rail end Q4 on high, but future growth faces challenges, say IANA

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
IMO declares war on 'bio-invasion' Treaty signed to prevent harmful transfer of organisms in ballast water. OSG bond issue prices at 7.5% Company takes advantage of continuing rude health in bond markets. Forbes warns of LNG 'nimby' problem US business oracle singles out BG group for its 'cooking' LNG strategy. K Line (Europe) orders capesize London-based arm of Japanese giant starts to build up its own fleet. Greek master guilty of drink-drive charges Captain banned from US waters for one year after incident on Marmaras ship. Knightsbridge confirms TI charters Three VLCCs fixed out, two will play spot ... for now. Liberia makes a stand on WMD Ship register signs up to US initiative aimed at stopping spread of weapons by sea. Shipyard profits slip at Manitowoc Great Lakes yard group had a tough 2003, but prospects are more encouraging this year. Cargoship sinks in Black Sea Twenty crew missing one found after vessel goes under in severe storm. CMA-CGM looks to China French container line set to add to newbuilding orderbook at Dalian. India mulls Gulf passenger line Cochin port could launch service to Middle East if Air India fails to cut prices. Bulker crackdown nets few ships Results of Tokyo MOU's three month concentrated inspection campaign described as "encouraging". TMM warns bondholders Mexican owner wants support for bond swap - or bankruptcy filing is likely. OOIL to raise $154m Hong Kong-listed boxship owner pulls in cash to finance big newbuilding projects. Toei Reefer chases profit Japanese reefer line needs a strong fourth quarter to equal last year's earnings. Coscol seals $12m business Cosco's Shanghai-listed ro-ro and heavy-lift arm signs up for offshore work. STX confirms Hansa Treuhand deal South Korean shipbuilder inks potential four-ship boxship deal with German investment house. EU demands release of Tasman Spirit crew Members of European Parliament say detention of Greek and Filipino sailors is "unacceptable". Daewoo Securities upgrades HMD Better than expected results prompt investment house to raise shipbuilder's target price.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
NYK reshuffles senior group management NOL's stock recovers after acquisition rumor China Shipping, Norasia end Pacific Northwest/Asia pendulum service Liberia grants U.S. search authority on registered vessels U.S. agencies coordinate on LNG terminal, ship safety review New niche carrier on Europe/French Guyana/Surinam route Markey re-introduces legislation for air cargo screening Kinko's joins FedEx Inland waterways proponents already see Corps slowdown Hamburg Sud acquires Venezuelan trucker USTR plans to start free-trade negotiations with Thailand U.S.-Vietnam bilateral trade increases, problems persist AFB chief: U.S., EU must stand together on ag issues in WTO N.D. wheat farmers: WTO report "puts another chink" in CWB's armor USDA continues cotton promotion program unchanged USTDA offers $602,450 grant for Southern African supply-chain security Mich. fishermen, Ariz. shrimp producers file for USDA trade help Fighting in Haiti stalls food-aid shipments USDA names Atlanta; Agana, Guam plant inspection stations RedPrairie acquires LIS in Europe Menlo adds RFID service Sen. Murray decries Bush administration port security funding Seattle's box traffic up 3% in 2003 Second ship calls at underutilized Ceres Paragon terminal

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FEBRUARY 13, 2004
Planned merger of Norwegian ferry companies M're og Romsdal Fylkebåtar - Norway's biggest domestic ferry company - is likely to merge with Fylkesbaatane under the brand name Fjord1 ... Klavenes buys "Envik" Finnish cement manufacturer Finncement has sold its cement carrier "Envik" to Norwegian Klavenes. The vessel will change name to "KCL ... EMSA welcomes new tasks The European Maritime Safety Agency, EMSA, welcomes the Parliament decision to give the agency new tasks and responsibilities. EMSA will ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

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 seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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