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BRIEFS

September 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker glut shrinks on demand A glut of supertankers seeking to load crude from ports and terminals in the Persian Gulf shrank amid speculation that demand for cargoes heading west may increase. Capesize rents fail to rally on vessel glut Rents for capesize ships that haul iron ore and coal may fail to sustain a rally because of a glut of vessels, according to Clarkson Research Services Ltd. S'pore is Britons' 3rd hottest cruise destination: poll BRITISH cruise-takers have named Singapore as their third favoured destination, alongside their perennial Mediterranean favourites, Barcelona and Rome. Tanker market players mulling mergers Dry bulk market weak till 2013

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Nhava Sheva congestion prompts Hapag-Lloyd to cut call, diverts to Mundra APL's volume up 8pc but revenue per FEU drops 20pc in four weeks Cosco, ship manager must pay US$44.4 million Frisco oil spill fine MISC scraps Far East calls on its intra-Asia Halal Express Panama pilot-ILWU pact raises spectre of inter-continental disruption InterManager votes for freedom of choice on armed guards to fight pirates Chongqing bonded port area transshipments to hit 60,000 TEU this year Greencarrier opens in Ningbo, Xiamen, looks to Dalian, Qingdao next Huanghua port begins building first container vessel berth Xinjiang plans to build 76,000 kilometre of highways in five years Maersk-Rickmers to provide US-flagged service for heavy lift cargo US truck index falls again, but export freight flows to LA-Long Beach Execs indicted for mail fraud, record manipulation exporting e-waste US to grant Indonesia US$600,000 for railway signal plan Shell tests new marine oil to cut costs in face of strict eco laws Air China Cargo launches Shanghai-Hong Kong service United Parcel Service to build an express service centre in Chongqing JAL cargo volume continued to fall in July - 56.5pc to 20,411 tons US House panel to re-think Senate vote cutting Missouri China hub prospects

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APM Terminals wins 2011 Global Safety Award Kottayam Port & Container Terminal to commence operations on October 18 NACFS seminar on opportunities & challenges in CFSs, ICDs today Nasik's Ojhar airport goes operational for air cargo services Govt lifts onion export ban, fixes MEP at $ 475/t IMF cuts Indias GDP forecast to 7.8 pc, expects US, Europe to slip back into recession India attracts FDI worth $ 13.44 bn in Q1 Rate hikes wont be passed on Upgrading by producers may make India net steel exporter

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Boeing delivers fifth Globemaster to RAAF Boeing last week delivered Australia's fifth C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at the C-17 programme's final assembly facili... British government and Russian Railways to cooperate The Russian Railways and the British government have signed a memorandum of understanding which envisages cooperation in the upgrading of railway stations in Russia between 2013 an... Europorte and Trenitalia in partnership The Italian rail operator Trenitalia and Europorte, part of the Eurotunnel Group, have concluded an agreement establishing an international railfreight link between France and Ital... Halfords Autocentres joins 1link Service Network Halfords Autocentres has signed up to the 1link Service Network as a supplier of service and maintenance for light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t. The company, which has 244 centr... First Japanese open-skies deal with non-Asian country Japan and Canada last week concluded bilateral talks in Vancouver which will liberalise air traffic between the two countries. The open-skies agreement is due to come into effect i... Iata predicts tough airfreight future The International Air Transport Association has released a new industrial forecast, based on the fact that airfreight has stagnated since the start of the year. Iata slashed its fu... TNT Express boosts road haulage between China and Southeast Asia TNT Express is making it easier to ship products by road between China and Southeast Asia. The company has successfully integrated of its Chinese day-definite domestic road network... DB Schenker opens new logistics centre in Italy DB Schenker has opened a new logistics centre that combines rail and road activities in Dinazzano in northern Italy. The new handling hall is located directly next to a Schenker It... ProLogis leases warehouse space in Brazil Logistics property developer ProLogis has signed a lease in Brazil for a 310,000 sqft facility with a leading Brazilian retailer. Luis Gutierrez, ProLogis' president for Latin Amer... Exel to build large Laredo DC Exel, the North American contract logistics unit of DHL Supply Chain, will build a 250,000 sqft distribution centre in Laredo TX, to serve as a hub for shipping across the US-Mexic... Barig elects executive committee members The members of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig) have re-elected Christine Alig, an Austrian Airlines manager, to its executive committee. The Barig chairwoma... ATIC Services buys Morski Terminal Masowy Gdynia The French group ATIC Services, a European logistics leader, is acquiring the Morski Terminal Masowy Gdynia (Poland) from Zarzad Morskiego Portu Gdynia, signing a thirty-year lease... Ketchikan Shipyard selected for new Alaska class ferry Alaska Ship & Drydock (ASD), the operator of the state-owned Ketchikan Shipyard, has been selected as the construction manager/general contractor for the new Alaska class ferry...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Italian Navy rescues crew after fleeing pirates set ship on fire MWCC adds Aframax tanker to expanded containment system MOL LNG Transport Co. installs KVH TracPhone satcoms on three ships Divex gets Carbon Trust support for Launch and Recovery System Rosneft Marine deploys new bunker tanker in Murmansk

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
TSA shifting leadership to new executive committee Chinese transport delegation makes visit to Port of Seattle Crowley Maritime expanding British Virgin Islands service Jerry Bridges selected as new AAPA board chair APL named top shipping line at Lloyd's List global awards event

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Greek modernisation goes on Fleet analysis shows continuation of recent trends towards larger companies and ships and drop in average age All you ever wanted to know about freight derivatives Latest volume from well-known academics blends theory and practical coverage of the market Japan carmakers back on track but Europe may take longer Economic storm brings new challenge to Europe's auto producers and car carriers Europe's ro-ro sector suffers yo-yo effect Recession, bounceback, then tsunami make for volatile big-dipper ride for car carriers With pain comes new opportunities for Greece The government's privatisation programme aims to raise €50bn in the near-medium term just as many smaller and medium-sized companies are looking at markets abroad for the first time Athex keeps faith with shipping quest Greece's stock exchange is about to play a key role in raising desperately-needed cash for the near-bankrupt state. When the financial dust has settled, perhaps the time will arrive for the country's shipowners to test its credentials Maths@Sea course is calculated to help The Marine Society has found the perfect formula for ratings aiming at first officer of the watch certificates Powerless to help Crew managers say more should be done to effect the release of hijacked seafarers Tebbutt case should focus attention on all hostages Why are some piracy victims more equal than others? TSA confirms new 'collective' leadership structure Six executives to form committee that reflects more diverse membership Seaspan in talks with yards on 18,000 teu ship orders Containership owner also eyeing the VLCC sector Two-tier VLCC market develops in Middle East Rates edge up for modern ships while older ships struggle as competition intensifies Seaspan branching out Seaspan's Gerry Wang argues more efficient VLCCs should replace the fuel-hungry vessels now in service Record year in the making for steel production Growing demand from Chinese mills set to raise capesize rates Greeks signal caution on tankers as deals dip sharply Broker reveals 16 vessels contracted this year so far compared to 59 in same period last year Maersk Line pays $9,500 a day to charter 3,400 teu boxship Deal for ER Melbourne marks new low in faltering charters market US ransoms ban to create 'two-tier system' Some owners would still pay pirates to have crews and ships released while others could not, warns Richard Neylon Shipmanagement bosses 'helpless' over hostage talks Pirates hold V.Ships and Anglo-Eastern crew, but negotiations are with owners and insurers Bunker costs set to rise Reduced Russian fuel oil production to tighten supply and push up bunker costs Back in the red Freight rates on the Far East-North Europe trade has dropped back to loss-making levels CMA CGM and Freightliner team up for new Asda service Containers will be moved between Southampton and northeast England by rail Dongfang posts $3.7m loss and warns of weak outlook AIM-listed Chinese yard has had no new orders since June A novel benchmarking tool STX Pan Ocean bought a bank to get a better view of the price of money in ship finance STX valemax ready to go Delivery of first of eight 400,000-tonne vessels built at STX yard to take place next week STX Pan Ocean girded against long dry bulk slump South Korean shipping giant reels in long-term contracts and focuses on fleet efficiency LNG demand could ultimately disappoint, warns Tokyo Gas East-west price gap must narrow and the global economy must find firm ground, says vice-president Takeuchi MISC downgraded by Moody's MISC downgraded and BW Maritime's rating outlook cut by Moody's, while Standard & Poor's revises Hapag Lloyd outlook to negative To the extraordinary Shipping will never be easy, but its direction will be sure as long as it continues to produce its unique roster of individuals Jim Davis reveals a view into shipping's financial abyss The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award and IMIF veteran warns that over-ordering has all 'the ingredients of the Mad Hatter's tea party' Lloyd's List Global Awards 2011 ' The Winners Gerry Wang wins Newsmaker of the Year

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Canary in the coal mine? US-based Alpha Natural Resources today announced a surprise pullback in demand among Asian buyers of met coal used in steel production Marinakis wins vote EVANGELOS Marinakis has sealed the takeover of his Crude Carriers public company by sister Capital Product Partners with a successful shareholder vote Batam yard reopens after fight PT NEXUS Engineering's shipyard in Batam, Indonesia has reopened today (21 September) following a fight that shut the facility yesterday VLCC rates remain stagant THE number of VLCCs open for fixing at the Arabian Gulf over the next 30 days has exceeded 100 again, according to analysts today, leading to stagnant spot freight rates and low levels of trading Congestion up at dry bulk terminals WAITING times in drybulk ports edged up for the third straight week, with the queue in Tubarao almost doubling to 21 vessels since 5 September Box carriers won't see golden age again THE golden years of container shipping have come to an end due to container lines' appetite for new tonnage, said Macquarie Research's shipping analyst Janet Lewis Misconception delays new fuel take-up A LEADING fuel analyst told Fairplay today that "suppliers' misconception" lies at the heart of the low take-up rate of the 2010 standard of the ISO:8217 marine fuel specification Moody's downgrades BW credit rating MOODY'S Investors Service today downgraded tanker and offshore specialist BW Group from "stable" to "negative", citing the depressed VLCC freight market Capesize rates expected to drop BROKERS told Fairplay today that tight tonnage availability in the Atlantic that buoyed recent Capesize rates is unlikely to last due to the arrival of more ballasters from the Pacific Costamare adds to box fleet BOX SHIP owner Costamare bought two secondhand vessels from MSC for a combined $90M in a purchase/time charter deal

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Rail Stocks Fall After Two Coal Firms Cut Outlook The stock prices of several major railroads and railcar suppliers tumbled substantially more than the overall market did on Wednesday,... Prioritzation Plan for Inland Water Projects Pitched Creating a project prioritization plan and charging operators lock fees to prevent the further deterioration of the inland water system... ABF Freight President Kemp to Retire Wesley B. Kemp, the president and CEO of ABF Freight System, will retire Dec. 31 after more than 40 years... Lidinsky To Ask FMC To Study Prince Rupert Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. plans to ask the agency at its Oct. 5 meeting to launch... Highway, Port Groups Praise Funding Vote Highway and port groups applauded a vote by a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that maintains highway funding in the face of... Damco Flies 52-Ton Compressor From India to Berlin Damco Airfreight recently transported a 52-ton compressor from India to Berlin via an Antonov 124, the world's second-largest operating cargo... Guido Bart, Former Matson Executive, Dead at 87 Former Matson Navigation Co. and APL executive Guido Bart died Sept. 16 in Santa Barbara, Calif., at the age of... Kuehne + Nagel Adds Shanghai-Guangzhou Link Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel established a thrice-weekly highway service linking Shanghai and Guangzhou and said it is adding depots... Pacific Carriers to Lead TSA Collectively The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement shifted its leadership structure from a single chief to a six-member executive committee, as the 15-Pacific... Schneider Logistics Offers LTL Shippers 'Shared Ride' Schneider Logistics is offering shippers an integrated delivery service that it says can cut transportation costs for certain types of... Drewry Rate Benchmark Slips 5.6 Percent Asia-to-U.S. spot rates tracked by Drewry Shipping Consultants' weekly index slipped 5.6 percent this week to $1,561 per 40-foot container... EU OKs Bailout of Shipping Lender HSH Nordbank European Union regulators approved a $41 billion state-funded bailout for Germany's HSH Nordbank, the world's biggest shipping bank. In... S&P Downgrades Hapag-Lloyd Outlook Standard & Poor's revised its outlook for Hapag-Lloyd from "stable" to "negative" but confirmed the German ocean carrier's BB+ credit... Japan Posts First Post-Quake Export Growth Japan's exports grew for the first time in August on a year-over-year basis since the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami hit...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd credit rating reduced DPFZW refinances Pritzker family sells some of its shares in IAS Le Havre to get VBS Clean Truck Programme launched at Boston's Conley terminal

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
AET nears next phase Malaysian tanker owner advances in modular capture project as aframaxes hit the water. SinOceanic hunts cash Board member bounces as Jan Haakon Pettersen-led ship financier pursues "opportunities" with Nordic lender. Carnage continues Moody's takes "negative" stance on BW Group ratings as credit agents digest and respond to market crisis. Erria sees upswing Danish owner feeling positive on chemical tanker market heading into the final three months of 2011. Greens sight bulker Former Sea Pioneer-owned ship draws attention of environmentalists who cry foul on asbestos. Riot? What riot? Indonesian steel yard back to normal after outbreak of fighting forces a day's closure. Aussie tax row Concessions to domestic shipping companies could set dangerous precedent, shadow transport spokesman says. Mermaid CEO to quit Singaporean offshore services operator loses top exec but makes new hires. Pirates start ship blaze Cyprus Maritime vessel set alight by frustrated pirates after unsuccessful hijacking attempt. Tanker hit-and-run Two fishermen missing after unidentified vessel rams boat anchored off the Philippines. China makes ship offer Bangladesh Shipping Corp considers preferential loan for new tankers and bulkers from Chinese state-owned export company. Bauxite trade resumes Key trade for aluminium production restarts after week long stoppage. DP World parent nets loan Dubai-based port operator's parent nets $850m loan package from 15 banks.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
DHL in China DHL opens Beijing pharma warehouseDHL said Wednesday it has opened an additional facility in China designed to serve the pharmaceutical industry. DHL forwarding unit opens China officesDHL Global Forwarding has opened five offices in China, the com... S&P revises Hapag-Lloyd outlook to 'negative' Rating agency Standard and Poors said Tuesday it has revised its outlook on German containership operator Hapag-Lloyd to negative from stable. At the same time, it affirmed the BB- long-term issuer credit rating and the B issue rating on the 480 m... Slagle to succeed Kemp at ABF Wesley B. Kemp will retire as chief executive officer and president of ABF Freight System on Dec. 31, parent company Arkansas Best Corp. announced Wednesday. Roy M. Slagle, ABF's senior vice president of sales and marketing, was named to replace K... Supply Chain Manager Benchmark Study American Shipper'sfirst study covering the supply chain practitioner, co-produced withThe Georgia Institute of Technology's EMIL-SCS Executive Master's Program , gauges roles, responsibilities, compensation and opportunities prevalent in the indust... GSP, TAA, FTAs Zim drops Nhava Sheva on Asia/Black Sea A Zim-operated service between the Far East and Black Sea will drop calls at India's largest container port as of late October, according to a note this week from Hapag-Lloyd, which takes slots on the service. Starting from the Oct. 24 sailing, Zi... Schneider offers new LTL service Schneider Logistics said it is offering a new service that pools deliveries of shippers with reoccurring less-than-truckload moves. The new Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) was piloted in Denver with shippers of competing brands who had similar ... UP to double track Nebraska/Iowa line Union Pacific Railroad said Tuesday it would invest nearly $300 million over the next few years on its central corridor between Fremont, Neb., and Missouri Valley, Iowa. UP called the corridor "a primary shipping lane," with the investment part of... U.S. challenges Chinese chicken duties The United States is challenging Chinese duties on U.S. chicken exports. Kirk U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Tuesday that the Obama Administration is requesting consultations in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge Chinese antid... Trade bills see light of day on Hill The U.S. Senate's unanimous consent agreement Monday evening to begin debate on retroactively renewing the Generalized System of Preferences and the Trade Adjustment Assistance program could have a positive domino effect on pro-trade legislation p...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
European Commission adopts paper on maritime pollution Proposed legislation says the European Investment Bank will pay particular attention to projects that help the sector cope with environmental challenges. Fujairah prices rise A player fully committed so was unable to quote in Durban. North American ECA will pressure distant markets 'A greater onus will be placed on South American and Far East ports,' says Lintec Technical Manager. Bunker markets rise For prompt deliveries in Hamburg, barging was said to be tight. IMF, World Bank to recommend bunker fuel levy Leaked draft paper says finical institutions will recommend surcharge on aviation and shipping fuels. Brokers welcome information on bunker consumption Baltic Exchange has been reporting speed and fuel consumption in its daily fixture list. UK Navy designing fuel-efficient frigate Vessel will have non-drag hull paint. DMCA in bid to establish UAE bunkering standard Focus on safety, environmental sustainability in light of MARPOL Annex VI changes, and dispute resolution. Mid-week prices largely up at bunkering hubs Supplies of bunker material ample at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Japanese firm unveils more details of LNG propulsion system Design suitable for use on box ships up to 10,000 TEU to enable switch to LNG in ECAs. Fujairah oil storage terminal for lease Emarat is 'collecting bids' for the leasing of its storage tanks. Russian supplier deploys new bunker tanker at Murmansk port Russian-flagged RN Magellan may be relocated to St. Petersburg port in the future. Supply and support platform launched for cruise ships in Singapore Singapore Cruise Centre launches Cruise 360 to provide bunkering and other cruise ships's needs. Chinese shipbuilder in talks for $50 million bunker tankers deal Dongfang Shipbuilding posts 55.2% decrease in gross H1 profits due to weak sales. Tight IFO avails easing at Far East Russian ports Healthy bunker demand at Far East Russian ports, traders say. Better revenue yields 'offset' higher fuel prices Increase in fuel costs, however, expected to lower Carnival's full year earnings.

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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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