BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* More deals expected in the shipping industry The global shipping industry could see robust dealmaking activity in the coming years as weak freight rates caused by vessel overcapacity spur firms to consolidate to cut costs and get better access to capital, according to senior industry bankers. Baltic index rises to highest in 10 months The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose to its highest in over 10 months on Friday although the pace of gains slowed. Salvage teams get ready to empty oil from stricken ship Salvage teams are preparing to empty oil from a stranded container ship off New Zealand's north-eastern coast as volunteers clean up crude washed onto beaches, the government said.

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Horizon to delist Wednesday after sinking below NYSE's plimsoll line 'K' Line unveils intra-Asia China-Philippines-Indonesia service Asia-Europe rates below $700/TEU as SCFI falls 2.7pc after Golden Week Machinery stands by to pump oil from stricken Rena off New Zealand FMC to meet Shanghai Shipping Exchange to talk index confidentiality Qinhuangdao throughput tops 200 million tonnes in mid-September Jiangxi to build new US$7.5 million river terminal on lower Yangtze Changxing Island port wins state go-ahead to open 55 berths in 5 years Singapore GDP up 5.9pc in the 3rd quarter, 5pc rise expected for full year Singapore monthly retail sales fall 7.2pc, but up year on year India's September export growth up 36.3pc despite waning EU-US demand DP World opens CT community solar-powered station in Djibouti Panalpina opens fourth multi-product branch in northern India New DHL service links eastern Europe through Adriatic to Far East Kuehne + Nagel to acquire Drude Logistik in the heart of Germany Cathay Pacific September cargo falls 10.1pc, passenger volume up 3.5pc DHL Aviation appoints Globe Air Cargo in Bulgaria to drum up cargo Dachser expands air-sea capacity in central western Germany

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SCI bags Greentech CSR Award 2011 T. S. Lines launches dedicated service between West Coast of India & Arabian Gulf A. Ramakrishna takes charge as KPT FA&CAO Defence Ministry asked to expedite clearance of port projects Govt, pvt. firms to be involved in Indian Ports Global House panel proposes fast-track clearance of Major Ports' expansion plans KPT Chairman flags off solo motorcycle expedition from Kandla Port to Kolkata Port Krishnapatnam Port wins global port award Timber-loaded vessels having complete B/E only to be allowed into Kandla Port Vasan invites port workers to discuss core issues on Oct. 19 Costs to soar after 15 pc hike in rail freight rates Coal imports may go up 114 mt this fiscal Govt announces Diwali bonanza worth `1,700 cr. for exporters Sensitive items imports surge 38 pc to `31,692 cr. Oilfield equipment moved from Dubai to Iraq

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
Yucatán container terminal upgrades facilities The Yucatán Container Terminal, which is owned by Grup TCB, Spain's leading port terminal operator, has acquired three new cranes. This investment is worth about EUR 700,000. The c... Indian Railway revenues 10% up The earnings of Indian Railways between April and September came to approximately INR 489 billion (about EUR 7.5 billion), marking an increase of 10% compared to the same period la... Tiaca commends TSA decision on screening inbound cargo The ruling of the US Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) not to proceed with a 31 December 2011 deadline for the 100% screening of cargo ... Global public rail investment at record high Public budgets for railways around the globe nearly tripled around the globe between 2005 and 2010, from EUR 82 to EUR 224 billion, as the independent German consultancy SCI Verkeh... US Frozen Food Express Industries streamlines dry freight services Frozen Food Express Industries, a leading temperature-controlled truckload and less-than-truckload carrier in the US, will no longer provide dry freight services via a dedicated fl... Freja and Orion conclude logistics agreement in Norway Freja Norway has signed a contract with Finland's Orion Pharma. The agreement with Orion specifies that Freja will operate Orion's logistics in the Norwegian market, including rece... Schmitz Cargobull targets 75,000 vehicles by 2017 Production trebled, turnover doubled: In financial 2010/2011 (to 31.3.2011) Schmitz Cargobull exceeded its original forecast of 18,000 vehicles for the year by more than 100%, with... SDV Brazil to develop a long-term partnership with Helibras Helibras (Helicópteros do Brasil), a Latin American helicopter manufacturer subsidiary of Eurocopter, a division of EADS, has signed two contracts with 14 Brazilian suppliers speci... JAL rolls out special-liveried aircraft Japan Airlines (JAL) has rolled out a newly-painted Boeing B777-200 aircraft named JAL Eco Jet Nature, which is decorated with the logos of environmental projects supported by the ... Boeing finally delivers first B747-8F to Cargolux Several weeks after the planned delivery date of 19 September (see ITJ Daily of that day), Cargolux Airlines finally took delivery of its first Boeing B747-8 freighter on Wednesday... Evergreen launching new intra-Asia services Taiwan's Evergreen Line will realign its fleet deployment and launch new services in mid-October. The existing Hua Bei-Hong Kong-Indonesia link (HBI) will be reorganised into two f... Holger L. Schlote joins Kervan-Tur Logistics Holger L. Schlote recently joined Kervan-Tur Logistics in Istanbul Tuzla as senior consultant and business development manager. He started his career in Germany in 1989, as an appr...

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OCTOBER 16, 2011
BSEE issues violations in Deepwater Horizon case ICS says flag states must enforce the rules Trinity Offshore christens two RAstar 3100 escort tugs at Gulfport shipyard

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
BTS freight transport index reports rise in numbers for August US rail freight numbers roll to positive side for week Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel Standard & Poor's gives 'A-' rating to Port of Everett revenue bonds Port of Camas-Washougal hosting site development meeting

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
Container volumes suffer historic fall What is usually the peak month for containers saw traffic slip for only the second time in 11 years Ports competition issues are set out in detail by OECD Paper reflects contributions from 21 countries and outlines all potential areas of concern Food group cuts carbon footprint with switch from road to barge Princes looks to shift 6,500 teu per year off lorries and onto the Manchester Ship Canal Rhine blockage costs estimated at $75m Major part of the bill for the Waldhof capsize delays was absorbed by operators, NEA Transport survey finds Suezmax demurrage rates on the rise as Turkish Straits delays kick in Owners negotiating prices of $50,000 per day if stuck in queues to transit chokepoint Stepping up to the wicket for a new generation A group of retired seafarers is trying to encourage the young to join a 'forgotten profession 'Sulphur loophole' phrase is misleading The cruise industry is operating within plain text of International Maritime Organization convention Maersk to employ armed guards High-risk tankers first to get protection Pirate focus on crews will force P&I clubs to pay ransoms Threat of pirates taking crew ashore is set to increase with implications for insurers Horizon Lines delists Development is purely academic after mammoth recapitalisation DSD Shipping pays $28.5m for handymax chemical tanker Deal for Socatra's 2006-built Maohi includes two-year charter-back Odfjell buys chemical tanker amid hopes of market improvement Vessel will trade in South America Devil is in the detail for implementing EEDI The Energy Efficiency Design Index raises some difficult issues and imminent decisions for shipowners Scrap that tanker With values falling, it may be time to sacrifice time-served tonnage to demolition yards while they still have an appetite for scrap steel Tanker flat rates in 2012 to be based on highest ever bunker prices Average fuel costs of $606.56 per tonne likely to push Worldscale rates up around 20% UK public sector pensions strike to disrupt services Coastguard, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and ferries face one-day walkouts Court approves Korea Line rehab plan Bankrupt dry bulk operator will issue new shares VLOC pair resold for $56.5m each Vessels sell at significant premium to capesizes Sustainability of capesize rally remains uncertain Market fundamentals do not add up, but owners and brokers enjoy the bull run while it lasts Freight rates fall below $1,500 per feu mark on transpacific boxship route Price dip coincides with slowing Chinese export growth figures Beware of governments bearing gifts China's Exim bank has become a very big player in global ship finance in a short time New rules on household heating oil set to reduce US import options Not all refineries can produce the cleaner fuel for export on tankers Torm sells LR2 pair to Maersk Danes swap ships Pirates free tanker and crew of 20 Nigerian gang releases Cape Bird off Lagos after five days' captivity New plan to get at Rena's fuel oil Salvors to build platform on port side of stricken boxship Swire and Bluewind fined for Pacific Adventurer bunker spill Penalty is a small portion of the clean-up cost, but judge notes limited damage to wildlife from the incident Evergreen closes $824m loan to finance newbuildings Taiwanese line's deal will pay for earlier 8,000 teu orders due early in 2013 ADM orders three energy efficient bulkers from Oshima Deal comes after rumours in August of plan to buy 35 kamsarmaxes

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
Cruise orders seen remaining slow ANALYST Robin Farley of UBS predicted today that cruise newbuilding orders are likely to remain below average for years ahead Six Hamburg Süd ships acquired en bloc BROKERS told Fairplay today that German liner Hamburg Süd has sold six sister box ships en bloc to three Greek buyers for $201M Diamond S seals Cido deal CONNECTICUT-based start-up Diamond S has closed its purchase of 30 MR product tankers from Hong Kong's Cido Shipping Ballast-standard bill advances to US Senate A US BILL to install a single national ballast water discharge standard will be considered by the US Senate, after winning passage in the House 'K' Line goes piggyback 'K' LINE said today it is expanding intra-Asia box services by chartering slots on existing routes, rather than starting its own 'Drip-feeding' seen in coal fixtures BROKERS told Fairplay today strong coal fixtures have balanced out slow ex-India iron ore fixtures for Supramaxes MR owners lurk in gulf BROKERS told Fairplay today owners of MR tankers are trying to stay in the Persian Gulf in hope that rates are improving across that region Box rate pressure trickles down PRESSURE on box ship charter rates is spreading from the depressed Panamax segment into smaller-size sectors Dockwise seeks waiver DOCKWISE has filed a waiver request on a single covenant with its lender syndicate Maersk acquires TORM tankers DANISH products tanker specialist TORM told Fairplay today it has sold two LR2 tankers to pool partner Maersk Tankers India to aid exporters DELHI is offering exporters a scheme to help tide them over the slowdown in developed markets and rising input costs 'Savage' quarter buffets Fairstar FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport has reported a "savage" reversal to losses in the latest quarter, caused by a sharp fall in revenues and higher costs Tanker runs aground A RUSSIAN products tanker, Grigoriy Bugrov, has run aground on the northwestern shore of the Caspian after its hull was breached and engine room flooded Owners fined for Oz spill QUEENSLAND'S government today welcomed a court's decision to fine the owners of a ship that spilled oil along the state's coast Capesize, Panamax rates surge BULLISH coal and iron ore fixtures have resulted in new year-to-date highs for Capesize and Panamax rates

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
FMCSA Launches US-Mexico Trucking Program The Department of Transportation on Friday approved one Mexican trucking company's request to operate on U.S. highways but placed a... Ceridian-UCLA Index Points Toward Recession The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index fell 1 percent in September, as truck industry fuel purchasing fell back in an... Lawmakers Push Marad to Publish Jones Act Waivers Members of Congress are proposing to require the Maritime Administration to publicize the availability of Jones Act vessels when another... LaHood: Some GOPers Block Transport To Hurt Obama Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood ripped into newly elected Republicans Friday for blocking efforts to launch a new infrastructure program, saying... Shanghai Exchange Offers Shippers New Tools The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's announcement to introduce risk management tools to help shippers trade derivatives comes as the Federal Maritime... GOP Considers Replacing Fuel Tax, Mica Says House Republicans are exploring options to bolster surface transportation funding, perhaps even replacing the current per-gallon gas tax with a... Gap to Shrink US Retail Network, Expand Overseas Clothing retail giant Gap will close more than 100 of its Gap stores in North America as it expands overseas... Fesco, BLG Launch Auto Venture at Russian Port Fesco and BLG Logistics established a Russo-German auto logistics joint venture at the port of St. Petersburg to handle imports... Threads of Change in the Air The capital of Bangladesh is not associated with huge air cargo volume, but, in April, Lufthansa Cargo entered the market... Indexed Gains I am having a hard time understanding why freight rate indices should not be incorporated into each and every ocean... Shippers, Carriers It may finally be time to say that the fractured relations and frustrated feelings that grew out of the ocean... Inside Out Brokerage Q: I work for a large corporation with several divisions and I manage our trucking division. Most of the divisions... Salvage Workers Can't Stop Rena Oil Leaks Salvage crews battling to contain the environmental damage from the stranded ship Rena leaking oil off New Zealand were unable... "K" Line to Start China-Philippines-Indonesia Loop "K" Line is starting a new weekly intra-Asia service that will run between North China and Southeast Asia. The... CSAV Revamps Two Asia-Latin America Loops CSAV is reconfiguring its two services from Asia to Mexico and West Coast of South America and Central America, the... Containerized Trade Drops 6.3 Percent at Yokohama International containerized trade through Japan's Port of Yokohama declined 6.3 percent in the first half of this year from a... NYSE to Suspend Horizon Lines Note: This story corrects an earlier report that erroneously reported Horizon's refinancing left bondholders with a majority of the company's...

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
Containerisation International Awards luncheon rewards the best Bimco's 'blues' on boxship sector Salvage teams back on board Rena 'Highly commended' Turkon improve North Europe - Med coverage Trailer Bridge receives second delisting threat

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
IMS flirts with Shenghui spin IPO may be in the cards for Chinese manufacturer as IM Skaugen closes in on final stage of newbuilding quest. Skaugen on track despite loss Third-quarter deficit fails to upset IM Skaugen's appetite for multigas newbuildings but hurdles remain amid capital crunch. Dockwise firms Goliat pact Dutch heavylift operator picks newbuilding to shift Sevan FPSO to Eni field off Norway. Horizon faces delisting NYSE will bump US containership owner from main list to the over-the-counter arena as market cap falls. Star confirms Cargill deal Nasdaq-listed owner comes clean about $5.6m charter for supramax bulker. 99 for Odfjell Jan Hammer-led owner picks up five-year-old tanker from Japanese rival as it fleet nears three figures. Nobu unveils Octopus8 details Freshly minted affiliate of Taiwanese shipowner Nobu Su spreads tentacles into floating LNG business. Turkish delays cut Ships now waiting two days fewer in Bosporus after government eases transit restrictions. Boxship Courier grounds German vessel gets stuck leaving port of Chittagong in Bangladesh. Lessons in shipping strategy Buying when the price is right, the basics of supply and demand and sailing in the wake of the great navigators. Capital ousts Teekay Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner replaces Teekay Tankers in Evercore Partners' conviction buy list. Evergreen funds 10 newbuilds Taiwanese containership operator organises funding for ten of its Kaohsiung newbuildings. Schoeller gets its ship back German tanker snatched off Nigeria has been released from pirate control.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
Freight index growth Washington Notebook House bill seeks ballast discharge standard The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday approved a bill that would establish a uniform standard for vessel ballast water treatment. The 2011 Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act (H.R. 2840) was approved by voice vo... NY Stock Exchange to suspend Horizon The New York Stock Exchange said Thursday it determined that the common stock of Horizon Lines should be suspended prior to the market opening on Thursday, Oct. 20. The company expects to commence trading on the over-the-counter market that same d... Volunteers respond to New Zealand oil spill An army of volunteers are helping clear the oil spill from the container vessel Rena which went aground on Astrolabe Reef near Tauranga, New Zealand last week. The government agency Maritime New Zealand said 17 of the 88 containers that have falle... J.B. Hunt reports record 3Q profit J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted a record third-quarter profit of $68.7 million, ending Sept. 30, or a 5.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The Lowell, Ark.-based company said it had total operating revenue of $1.17 billio... Ex-Im Bank's record FY 2011 export financing In preliminary fiscal year 2011 figures, the U.S. Export-Import Bank reported to exceed $32 billion in export financing, which supported about $40.6 billion in exports at more than 3,600 U.S. companies. Fiscal year 2011 ended on Sept. 30, and the ... Shanghai Shipping Exchange seeks to widen market Zhang Ye, president of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE), said Thursday that his institution is seeking permission from Chinese authorities to open up its electronic platform for trading container freight rate derivatives to shippers and carrie... CII expands in Chicago Freight forwarder Consolidators International (CII) has opened a new facility in the Chicago suburb of Wood Dale. The facility is located near O'Hare airport, and is convenient to Chicago's trucking network and rail depots. It will act as a key dis... Kux to manage Toll's Europe-Mideast sales Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Gerd-Wolfgang Kux as regional director of marketing and sales for its Europe-Middle East region. Based in Zurich, he takes up his position on Jan. 1. Kux, 38-year forwarding veteran, previously held senior manag...

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OCTOBER 14, 2011
Bunker prices end week higher Crude futures continue to surge on hopes of an economic recovery in the US. Panelists offer clean shipping solutions Transparency to the public and collaboration with the supply chain were among the topics discussed at the workshop. Fujairah market firm In Cape Town, deliveries were available for supply up to and including October 28. Strong gains in MGO prices in northern Europe Avails continue to be tight in Rotterdam. New supplier in UAE Al Arabia Bunkering Company delivering in Khor Fakkan and Kalba. Strikes disrupt Piraeus bunker operations 'We cannot load anything at the moment. It's a mess,' a player tells Bunkerworld. Appeal for calm after bunker spill provokes 'racial abuse' Commentator calls for size of oil leak to be 'put into perspective'. New Russian trading firm established in Dubai Will act as seller for physical supplier in Novorossiysk with plans to expand to Russian other ports. Week ends with bunker prices up at most ports Supplies of bunker fuel mixed across key Asian ports on Friday. Shipping companies fined $1.2 million for bunker spill But court hears spill 'did not constitute an ecological disaster as portrayed in the media'. Saudi Aramco sells 180 cSt parcel at six-year high premium Amid tight avails of on-specification cargoes in Asian markets. Biofuels availability 'greatest challenge' for US Navy Advances in green technology 'key' for US Navy to realise its Great Green Fleet objective, says research firm. 'Abundant' bunker avails in Far East Russian ports More volumes pumped into local market following hike in export tax duty. Hyundai Oilbank building oil storage facility at Ulsan Possible use of storage facility to contain marine fuel, says company source. Strong winds 'may' hamper oil recovery operation 'Unlikely' that there will be any pumping of oil from the grounded Rena on Friday, says Maritime New Zealand.

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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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