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BRIEFS

November 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* China downplays sea spats in region after Obama challenge China played down tensions with the US and proposed funding to enhance maritime cooperation in South-east Asia after President Barack Obama challenged its actions in the South China Sea at a summit of Asian leaders. Gen Maritime can draw on bankruptcy loan General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, can draw US$30 million of a US$75 million loan that will require it to file a plan of reorganisation in 75 days or sell all its assets. Returns for oil tankers rise to 8-month high Returns for supertankers hauling two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude to Asia rose to an eight-month high as refinery demand increased the number of ships chartered and reduced the tally of available vessels.

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Hapag-Lloyd Q3 profit down 618pc, sales off 15pc - soaring bunker blamed Occupy Oakland votes to shut down all west coast ports on December 12 Correction: Asia-West Africa rates rise US$250/TEU from December 15 Vice premier: China-first policy needed to meet lingering global recession Economy to deteriorate, say 1,119 economists surveyed in 119 countries MOL to open its own offices to assume agency work in eastern Europe West coast dockers win arbitrator ruling to inspect, repair trailer chassis North American Freight Index up 39pc in October, biggest jump since Katrina Euro debt angst blamed for third quarter European road freight index fall Hong Kong air cargo volume off 8.2pc in October, but passengers up 5.9pc Boeing expects Mideast aircraft demand to increase 160pc over 20 years Airbus expects 300pc growth in cargo, 200pc more freighters in 20 years Cathay expects 15-20pc more cargo in 2012 despite October shortfall US Justice Department eases fine demands for troubled air carriers

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APL to commence Singapore-Laem Chabang LCX shuttle from Dec. 12 City Transport Syndicate celebrates completing 15 years in Delhi CTL 2011 is bigger & better than ever before DSME & GL offer first-ever solution for LNG-fuelled large container vessels Maersk leads in on-time schedule reliability Marseille Fos handles 1 pc more cargo in 9 months MOL installs marine broadband Internet system on 5 LNG carriers MSC extends slot charter on Oceania Loop 2 Seago Line joins INTTRA's network of ocean carriers 'China Sourcing Fair' from Nov. 23-25 Vasan inaugurates 12.80 m draught facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port CMTL commissions first private freight terminal in India at Timmapur Freight forwarders in a service tax quandary Rs. weakness wont affect economy'Virmani Slowdown-hit garment exporters begin search for fresh pastures

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Imperial Baris station ro-ro barge in Magdeburg The German company Imperial Baris is offering additional special heavylift services by stationing the ro-ro push-barge "Europa 1" in Magdeburg (Germany). It will be deplo... Southeast Asia an attractive railway market The market for rail technology in Southeast Asia has a volume of about EUR 1.8 billion - and is set to grow far higher than in other regions, according to a study of the railway ma... Australian court fines Korean Air for cartel activities A Sydney federal court in Australia has fined Korean Air Lines AUD 5.5 million (EUR 4.1 million) for fixing prices as part of a cartel. The Australian Competition and Consumer Comm... InterRail expands offering for Central Asia The InterRail Group has successfully started a round-trip container service between Uzbekistan and India and China. This reduces the number of empty containers transported and cuts... Runway expansion in Rio de Janeiro The Brazilian airport operator Infraero has begun work on a runway expansion project at Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim airport, the largest hub in greater Rio de Janeiro. The USD 37 m... P&O Ferrymasters doubles Cabot volumes in two-year deal Following a two-month tender process, P&O Ferrymasters has strengthened its position as a leading pan-European transport supplier for the Cabot Corporation, a US chemical produ... Euro-Leasing and MAN Rental launched in Sweden The Euro-Leasing group, which belongs to MAN Truck & Bus, is expanding its Scandinavian activities. To provide Swedish forwarders, transporters and logisticians with its on-sit... Alexandre de Juniac named Air France chairman The board of the French flag carrier Air France has named Alexandre de Juniac as the company's new chairman of the board and director general. Jean-Cyril Spinetta, the Air France-K... Another record for Boeing At the recent East Asian summit held in Bali (Indonesia), US president Barack Obama witnessed the announcement of the largest commercial airplane order ever placed for Boeing aircr... Further decrease in the Howe Robinson Container Index The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) fell by 16 points or 3%, from 556.6 points in the week ending on 4 November to 540.5 in the one ending on 18 November. The fortnight saw sm... TNT Express planning hub in Hanover The CEP service provider TNT Express will build a new distribution centre in Hanover in 2012. The contract for a plot at Hannover Langenhagen airport was signed recently. The parti... Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria, a member of both the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) and of Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) ne... CitySprint to acquire Lewis Day courier operations CitySprint has agreed to acquire Lewis Day's UK courier operations, building on its position as the country's leading same-day courier and distribution network. As part of the deal...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hamburg shipbuilder J.J. Sietas declares insolvency DSME starts construction of world's largest floating dock BIMCO developing contract for employment of armed guards Wärtsilä starts first X-generation engine at ceremony in China

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Port of Tacoma handles largest Genie lift shipment FESCO Transportation Group reports nine month numbers Port of Bellingham opens annual Gingerbread House contest Pacific Maritime Association eyeing reefer box safety situation Hapag-Lloyd expanding service covering Guatemala, Caribbean

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
US government fails in bid to extend detention of Gaurav Prem master Magistrate's order to complete probe in magic pipe case by December 9 is upheld by district judge Charter for Solvang-owned VLGC set to drive market below $70 per tonne Surprise low rate for Clipper Sirius forces new market forecast for coming weeks Secondhand panamax prices start falling again Older tonnage hit hardest as sale and purchase market continues to plummet Grimaldi adds Genoa-Valencia freight service to Motorways of the Sea Two modern ro-ro ships will sail three times a week both ways US storms into global LNG export market New opportunities for gas carriers in wake of landmark liquefied natural gas deal Where will US gas cargoes go? Chile and Asia could soak up exports Drive for energy independence fuels surge in shale gas production High volumes push down prices, boosting export opportunities Antwerp starts work on second left bank lock Deurganck dock access to be completed by 2016 Sanko Steamship commits to second deal for MR tanker pair Price paid shows deterioration of the market in past weeks Indian LNG import capacity set to double BP-Reliance joint venture to boost liquefied natural gas imports Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings to join UK public sector strike MCA staff also set to walk out Sobrena workers demand state aid to save French yard Brittany Ferries contract win gives stay of execution Owners avoid pressure to accept dangerous cargoes Crew safety is being neglected when carrying bulk cargoes prone to liquefaction Law firms need not fear consolidation Solid shipowners needing capital will continue to look to solid ship finance banks and suitable lawyers Democracy in Greece not on hold All changes in the Greek government so far have been constitutional Ferguson wins first hybrid ferry contract Glasgow yard to build two low-carbon battery-diesel ro-ros ABS warns against green ship design US class society says trend creates conflict of interest in area of 'ethical quicksand' Rickmers Group gears up for consolidation Changing funding model as bank loans dry up EXCLUSIVE: Algeria exchange controls could spark shipping pull-out Maersk and CMA CGM cash stuck in country US lifts sanctions on Libya's GNMTC Libyan company's fleet of 24-strong vessels free to trade EXCLUSIVE: HSH Nordbank warns shipping loans will become scarcer Torsten Temp says eurozone crisis will force banks to reduce lending books GMS holds back publishing of Indian subcontinent scrap rates Increased renegotiations lead to greater price uncertainty in main demolition market Hammonia looking at CMA CGM boxships German vessel operator in the midst of negotiating purchase of two post-panamaxes Eitzen Chemical axes pool operations Move is part of efforts to raise liquidity Spain sets out transport goals New government to prioritise intermodal links Neighbourliness in the Pacific President Obama may be roiling China, but the engagement is constructive Get well soon, GenMar Some leading companies have been through Chapter 11 and lived to tell the tale. We hope General Maritime will too

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag sees Atlantic boost GERMAN box line Hapag-Lloyd said today it produced operating profits in the third quarter despite great Far East pressure on freight rates Bangladesh breaker killed A WORKER was reportedly killed today at the Prime breaking yard in Bangladesh - even though the country has barred such companies from acquiring new ships to recycle NYSE ejects GenMar PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime has received preliminary bankruptcy court approvals and confirmed that its trading days on NYSE are over Savannah unveils scheme OFFICIALS approved a $6.5M improvement for box handling facilities in Savannah, the port affirmed today Chevron accepts responsibility Brazil spill US OIL company Chevron today accepted responsibility for an oil spill off Brazil Italian ro-ro expansion ITALIAN ro-ro operator Grimaldi has defied sovereign debt fears and announced a new service between Italy and Spain Robust 2012 seen for offshore drilling SINGAPORE'S yards could benefit from increased demand for ocean drill rigs in 2012, analysts predicted today Will BIMCO's licence say: have gun, will travel? BIMCO said today it has started working on a standard contract for employing armed guards Spanish builders cross fingers after election SPANISH shipbuilders told Fairplay today they are pushing ahead with efforts to establish a tax lease scheme despite uncertainty over the new government India ship shares battered SHIPPING stocks in India tumbled today, with most leaders hitting a year's low on economic slowdown fears and the country's foreign trade fall Pirate suspects arrested POLICE in Somalia have reportedly arrested pirates related to the attack on the Greek tanker Olib G China seeks 'maritime connection network' CHINA HAS reportedly proposed a co-operation fund for developing a "maritime connection network" with Southeast Asian nations Manila clears most ferries EIGHT of nine Superferry vessels were cleared today to resume operations in the Philippines, as an inquiry continued into last week's fatal fishing boat-ferry collision ATS narrows losses by 45% LOSSES at ATS Consolidated have narrowed by 45% in the third quarter of 2011 Paris offers help to SeaFrance worker group FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani has offered government help to the worker co-operative bidding to take over SeaFrance, which continued today to suspend Channel services

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Diesel Hits $4 Mark for First Time in Six Months Diesel prices across the United States increased 2.3 cents in the week ending Nov. 21, rising over $4 a gallon... Thai Floods Force CEVA to Re-engineer Supply Chains CEVA Logistics is working to re-engineer the supply chains of its automotive and hard disk drive customers because Thai floods... Postmaster General Urges Bolder Postal Reform Postmaster General and CEO Patrick Donahoe urged Congress on Monday to take a bold approach to reforming the U.S. Postal... Lufthansa Puts Frankfurt Expansion on Hold Lufthansa Cargo is suspending plans for a $1.35 billion expansion of the airline's Frankfurt hub because of a German court's... Railroads Say Weak Exports Hurting Grain Shipments Grain transport on U.S. railroads fell 18.3 percent year-over-year in the past week, extending a steep slide in shipping from... Pacific Northwest Ports' Imports Fall, Exports Rise Containerized imports generally lagged but exports continued to grow in October at the ports of Oakland, Portland, Tacoma and Seattle.... TransCore's Shrader Sees Strong Freight Volume in the US Truckload Market (Video) Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Shrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore,... October Class 8 Orders Top Projections Orders for Class 8 heavy trucks hit a six-month high in October, with manufacturers receiving 29,824 new orders and 28,026... Savannah Expands Intermodal Railyard The Georgia Ports Authority board approved a $6.5 million, 6,000-foot extension of the Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, as the... Supply Chain Under Water When Honda resumed production at one of its plants near Bangkok more than a month after shutting its factories amid... Japan's Trade Balance Slips Back Into Red Japan suffered a trade deficit of $3.56 billion in October, as exports fell amid a slowdown in the global economy... Container Traffic Grows at Major Asian Gateways Box throughput at leading Asian gateways grew in October despite the economic uncertainties that plague key European and U.S. markets.... Hapag-Lloyd Profit Falls 94 Percent to $17.5 Million Hapag-Lloyd said currency swings and rate competition caused third quarter profit to drop 94 percent year-over-year to $17.5 million, but... Hong Kong Air Freight Drops 8.2 Percent Hong Kong International Airport saw cargo volume fall 8.2 percent from the same month a year ago as a surge... Marine Highways' New Direction While attending a recent two-day marine highways workshop at George Mason University, I realized the concept has been studied exhaustively... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Third Quarter The for-hire U.S. trucking industry took a detour around economic fears in the third quarter, as year-over-year increases in freight... Brokers Climb the Logistics Ladder Shippers turned to freight brokers for truck capacity in increasing numbers in the third quarter, boosting revenue at third-party intermediaries... Lytle Takes the Helm at Long Beach The Port of Long Beach is in the early days of implementing the largest capital expansion program in its history,... Built to Grow If industrial real estate is an accurate barometer of where the international trade economy is headed, the transportation industry should... Carriers Joined at the Ship? Container shipping's latest slide into red ink is reviving talk about mergers and acquisitions among carriers. Major ship lines... Blowing the Whistle Proving again that shareholders no longer are willing to tolerate systemic shortcomings from those in charge of public companies, the... Hardly Pushing the Envelope Is $5.1 billion enough to get the attention of Congress? The loss the U.S. Postal Service piled up in the...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd finishes Q3 11 in the black Hapag-Lloyd outperformed the market in Q3 11. Whereas most other carriers slipped further into the red, it just ended up with a small positive result of EUR9.6 ... Yusen Logistics (India) In the latest phased global roll-out of its integration of NYK Logistics and Yusen Air & Sea Service the NYK Group has announced the formation of Yusen ... IAS launches new web modules for better connectivity Oakland (US)-headquartered software/technology company International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched extensions to its DispatchManager - a web solution that automates ... Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Evergreen splits pendulum service again Evergreen has split its UAM pendulum service between the Mediterranean and US West Coast back into two separate Transpacific and Asia/Europe strings. Instead of ... Congress' interest in ending US antitrust immunity sparked on eve of FMC study release The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) study into the impact that the ending of anti-trust immunity for liner shipping conferences in Europe has had on the industry ... Thailand's economy suffers flood hit The economy of Thailand expanded by a disappointing 3.5% in the third quarter of the year as the severe floods that have swept the country since July, killing at ... India tightens the noose on old ships A two-day seminar in Chennai, India last week, as part of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) centenary celebrations, was inaugurated by G K Vasan, Union ... 64 boxes removed from Rena

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Capital curtails spot exposure Capital Product Partners pulls VLCC out of the spot market as parent rides to the rescue with another long-term charter. Analysts examine Diana deal Equity gurus see more acquisitions on the horizon for New York-listed bulker owner following latest $32m raid. Wikborg exits AMA Manhattan-based boutique waves goodbye to co-founder as fate of Norwegian outpost hangs in the balance. Yang Ming tied to scrap pact Brokers finger Taiwanese transport giant as seller in $9m demolition deal. Norden selling KLC exile Former Korea Line chartered vessel draws huge attention in Greece as Danish owner invites offers. Shipping's coming crisis Shipowners' organisation says market distortion from redundant shipyards is the real threat facing owners. Another breaker dies Bangladeshi worker loses life after falling down a lift shaft at Chittagong yard. Crew stranded off Sudan Seafarers running out of supplies on Sri Lankan vessel denied berth over unpaid fees. Deep Sea reels in extension EnQuest adds another 300 days to platform-supply vessel deal with Oslo-listed owner. Korean owner trimming down National Bitumen Corp tipped for double scrap sale which will leave it with only one tanker. Santos strike grips port A 24-hour strike by Brazilian port workers causes delays and disruption. Amanda too heavy Danish cargoship stopped by German marine authorities after over-loading with scrap metal. Globus getting stronger Expanding George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner defies tough markets to increase nine-month profit.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled Grand China accused of non-payment on bulk vessels Hainan, China-based carrier Grand China Logistics has been accused by three European shipowners for halting payments on chartered bulk vessels, according to the Financial Times. FMC sees progress on fuel alternatives Commissioner Mario Cordero of the FMC says progress is being made on development of fuel alternatives for commercial vessels. Use of liquefied natural gas as fuel is an example. Sea Star agrees to pay $14 million fine for price fixing Hapag bucks trend, makes money in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Canadian 'green vessel' retrofit draws nearer Many of the energy-saving technologies could then be deployed in commercial shipping to reduce fuel costs and lower the environmental impact of travel. Last coal powered vessel set for LNG trial Last US vessel to be powered by coal looks to natural gas future. Prices soften across European ports Crude oil markets extend losses in early trading. IFO prices still tumbling in Fujairah 380 cSt price has fallen more then $40 pmt in a week. Crew support 'crucial' for towing kites Bunker savings trigger crew bonuses, vessel operator tells conference. Shipping's dilemma in the face of COP17 The shipping industry requires a realistic lead in time to respond positively to decisions flowing from COP 17. Fujairah pipeline 'operational next month' 'There's a hurry to get this operational' as tension grows over Iran's nuclear programme. 'No delays' for ECA rules 0.10% sulphur cap likely to be in force in just over three years. 'Tough competition and high bunker prices' define the market Hapag-Lloyd reports sharp year-on-year fall in third quarter profit. South China fuel oil imports up 70% in November Region expected to import 230,000 mt of fuel oil during month. Bunker prices down double-digits at most Asian ports Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports on Monday. Chimbusco to offer 3.50% sulphur IFOs by December To offer 3.50% sulphur fuel oil at all Chinese ports next month. Quebec to introduce LNG-powered ferry Ferry able to carry more passengers and vehicles than the current vessel in service. UK-based firm launches marine fuel testing programme Fuel samples can be analysed and reported on the same day of delivery, says SeaTec Services. MISC spending $3.5 million in energy efficiency studies MISC's LNG carrier vessel Seri Balhaf given Green Award certification. Buckeye posts $110 million quarterly net loss Commissions newly constructed inland dock at BORCO for fuel oil, gasoline and diesel cargo operations. Bunker supplier resumes ops at Auckland port Bunker tanker Awanuia commencing 'normal barge operations' as of Monday.

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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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