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BRIEFS

June 23, 2011

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*Shipping News* Vale reroutes China-bound iron ore to Italy Brazilian mining giant Vale said on Tuesday that it had rerouted 391,000 tonnes of iron ore, its first cargo aboard a new class of giant bulk carriers, to Italy from its original destination of China. EU may slap ban on Filipino ship crew FILIPINO seafarers could soon be banned from European Union (EU)-flagged ships unless deficiencies in the Philippines' maritime training education and certification system are corrected. Iran state carrier slams latest US indictments Iran's state shipping line rejected on Tuesday the latest US indictments against it, saying that the move was another attempt by Washington to damage the Islamic Republic's economy, state television reported.

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Failure to supply EU e-cargo manifests will result in delays and fines MSC to increase Asia-New Zealand US$250/TEU rate from July 15 UASC's 6,921-TEU Al Rawdah runs aground off Batam Island, Indonesia Shanghai Shipping Exchange box index said unjustly maligned, misunderstood Carriers remove Asia-Europe capacity amid falling demand, spot rates Fesco adds ship to make FCDL-north loop into weekly China-Russia service Charleston port, US Army Corps sign harbour deepening contract Colombo's port volumes shrink as developed world demand slows Zhenjiang ports handles largest foreign ship since operation Saudi Arabia mulls doubling Dammam port capacity over three years Old Dominion Freight Line opens Mobile, Alabama, box trucking operation Gansu's Jinchuan airport opens in August, one of several in province Chongqing to launch new international cargo-passenger flights this year DHL's Kelvin Leung named man of year and top CEO for customer service

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BBC Chartering embracing Indian economic development DAMCO app for major mobile platforms Freight rate derivatives has its supporters & detractors MSC's rate restoration on India-East Africa trade lanes TKM Global Logistics strengthens foothold in Gujarat India, Asean meet to wrap up services and investment deal Nailesh Gandhi appointed Trustee on JNPT Board Advance tax kitty swells by 77 pc in Q1 DEPB scheme likely to be extended further Food EGoM to decide on sugar exports today Govt to initiate action against 'erring' cotton exporters India world's top black tea producer with 37 pc share

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JUNE 22, 2011
Bibby Distribution with strong financial performance in 2010 The UK logistics company Bibby Distribution has reported a third consecutive record trading year following the release of its latest company figures. The most recent accounts for t... Landmark in the history of air cargo in Switzerland Yesterday, the founding members of the interest group IG AirCargo Switzerland brought its new organisation to life at an extraordinary general assembly in Zurich. The election of P... 25 new trucks for Turkish logistics provider The logistics provider Taytur Turizm Nakliyat Ltd, from Mersin in southern Turkey, has once again chosen Mercedes-Benz for the expansion of its trucking fleet. 25 new Axor 1840LS E... Demag Cranes and HHLA to operate battery-powered transport vehicles The first fully-automated, battery-powered Gottwald automated guided vehicles have been put into regular fleet service at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg (Germany). ... Alphabet wins top customer service award UK car fleets have again awarded Alphabet the highest marks for customer satisfaction. The innovative car leasing and fleet management company won the over 500 fleet size category ... Jan de Rijk Logistics contracts dedicated train Jan de Rijk Logistics, through its fully-owned subsidiary Har Vaessen, has contracted a dedicated train with TX Logistic between Venlo (Netherlands) and Milan (Italy). The train wi... Russian Railways and Transmashholding sign contract for freight locomotives Russian Railways and Transmashholding have signed a contract for the delivery of 200 2ES5 heavy-duty electric freight trains. The 2ES5 features an innovative design and works on al... EU believes CO2 reductions should not be binding The EU member states generally welcomed the white paper as a very comprehensive document, which contributes to achieving the Union's environmental goals. However, according to a de... OPDR expands liner service OPDR and X-Press Container Line (XCL), Geneva, offer a reinforced and regular liner service from the northern continent to northern Spain and Portugal. The service, meant to reliev... HHLA paying out dividend The biggest port operation in Hamburg, HHLA, in 2010 generated a turnover of EUR 1.07 billion (+8.3%) and earnings after tax of EUR 76.2 million (+43.7%). At all HHLA terminals 5.8... Streck Transport extends cooperation with Jakob Müller AG The transport and logistics company Streck Transport, based in Möhlin near Basel (Switzerland) and part of the German Streck group, has carried out just-in-time deliveries as well ... DB Schenker to withdraw from US? According to a report in the Financial Times Deutschland (FTD), the closure of the logistics division of the German railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) in the US is imminent. However, accor... Simon Uhrlau in charge of business development at OPDR Simon Uhrlau took over the newly-created business development portfolio of the German shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Reederei (OPDR) in Hamburg on 2 May. He... Iberia launches freighter service to Nouakchott After years of studying the African air cargo market, Iberia Cargo has added Nouakchott in Mauritania to its network of destinations. On Sundays the freighter service between Madri... TAAG first African carrier to receive 777-300ER Boeing delivered the first of two airplanes ordered by Angola flag carrier TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) in October 2009 777-300ER (extended range). The airplane i...

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JUNE 22, 2011
Judge awards Carnival $16.78 million in Mermaid pod case Gibdock books more cruise ship business Transocean releases report on Deepwater Horizon disaster STX France cancels Libya cruise ship contract Farstad orders two AHTS's at STX OSV Cell phone usage plays role in deadly accident, says NTSB

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JUNE 22, 2011
Crowley double-hulled barges beginning service in Western Alaska NYK vessel to continue testing SCR/NOx removal equipment Keel-laying ceremony held for new NOAA survey ship Spirit Airlines to begin Portland to Las Vegas flights CBP nails Mexican businessman for avoiding antidumping payments

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JUNE 22, 2011
Middle East-Asia VLCC rates hit three-month high Brokers question how long levels of $16,500 per day can be sustained Forecasts offer hope for beleaguered box owners Containership owners hopeful of charter rate rise later in the year, despite expectationsfor more slack weeks of activity ahead Lloyd's List weighs up box prospects Share your insights about recent developments on the container sector by joining this survey. New base boosts Braemar's secondhand sales volumes Braemar Shipping Services claims to have handled a greater share of secondhand sale and purchase deals since establishing a one-stop shop office in Singapore at the start of the year, which offers broking services in all areas of the maritime business Boxship investment powers ahead Investment in new containerships looks set to easily outstrip 2008 levels as confidence returns to the sector after two years of flat newbuilding activity Transpacific freight rates continue to soften Transpacific freight rates continue to soften, with a further erosion of eastbound spot prices over the past week STX France cancels Libyan cruiseship contract South Korean-controlled yard blames default of payment from state-owned General National Maritime Transport Brokers willing to cover tankers loading at rebel-held ports in Libya Move follows Goldman Sachs forecast that insurgents will produce 200,000 barrels a day Yangtze river heading for a crisis Rising wages and increasing transit times are driving many manufacturers away ICTSI confirms bid for Gothenburg box terminal Revelation comes as company prepares for sharp rise in volumes at Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia following a repeal of Poland's import VAT laws Monaco celebrates its maritime links The Shipping Event, with its conference, golf matches, yacht races and grand dinner, is a tangible expression of the industry's importance to the principality Shipping's safety record is improving Recent debate about accident rates, seafarer quality and standards of training has allowed erroneous conclusions to be drawn Unifeeder suspends Moby Dick service Lack of support from shippers is a sign that St Petersburg congestion has eased Exponent said to be on verge of selling 50% stake in V.Ships Deal with Charterhouse Capital Partners could value world's largest shipmanager at about $500m DFDS sells Maasvlakte terminal Disposal to Rhenus Logistics books an $8.7m accounting gain Louis says Greek cruise boom is contingent on change in mentality Sole Greek flag operator in legal tangle as government ducks decision on crew subsidies Freight rates soar as well as fall Sharp price rises driven by capacity constraints are not necessarily proof of cartel activities Sea change in ship lending has made it more discriminatory Nordea Bank chief highlights regulatory changes affecting asset cover Tufton Oceanic launches distressed assets fund Manager confident of strong returns for investors in market awash with opportunities Battle for funds hots up as alternative finance comes under pressure With sources of finance drying up, private equity may find opportunities in shipping Pacific Shipping Trust eyes growth with nine-ship order Shipping funds should follow real estate's example in attracting investors, says PST's newly appointed chief How the EEDI will impact shipping Charter parties will be more complex and sea trials more expensive, but pros outweigh cons July MEPC make-or-break meeting Too much political wrangling will not help IMO to shape a clean future for shipping A look at Chennai's past reveals the start of its future A return to the city after a seven-year absence yields a surprising insight into the city's changes Yangtze barge woes are increasing Shippers are concerned over supply chain vulnerability, with many ceasing to use the Yangtze River Farstad orders two anchor handling support vessels from STX OSV Deal worth $218m to be completed at yards in Romania and Norway Hong Kong better bet for shipping IPOs, says Citigroup veteran Asian investors take advantage of central position of shipping in region's markets Singapore yards have room for more rig orders Credit Suisse says $4.5bn in rig options likely to be exercised

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JUNE 22, 2011
ABG moves into ownership INDIA'S largest private shipbuilder ABG Shipyard has told Fairplay that it is venturing into shipowning Pilot dispute flares up over box ship A CMA CGM box ship has become caught up in a pay dispute between San Francisco bar pilots and the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association German marine suppliers see turnaround MARINE and offshore equipment producers in Germany are showing strong signs of recovery after the shipping and shipbuilding crisis of 2009-10 Rizhao reveals shares plan CHINA'S Rizhao Port has announced that it will acquire assets through a private placement of not more than 474M shares at 4.27 yuan each ($0.66) with key groups Greece seeks more from shipping ATHENS is preparing legislation aimed at keeping earnings from Greek shipping within the country, according to the minister slated to take over the shipping portfolio Energy lifts Blue Water DENMARK's port logistics and project forwarding group Blue Water has reported an upturn in transport demand driven by the energy sector Spanish owners seek immigration changes TOUGHER immigration laws are responsible for a drop in Spanish shipping jobs and a decline in the country's leading registry, owners said today Brazil, China boost financing BRAZILIAN banks are showing greater interest in ship financing, while Asia is also seeing increased lending activity, Arctic Securities analyst Erik Nikolai Stavseth said today Tufton launches distressed fund FUND MANAGER Tufton Oceanic today launched its Oceanic Distressed Fund to invest in struggling shipping companies Product tanker rates rise in Atlantic THE LULL in the product tanker trades in the Atlantic basin seems to be coming to an end, according to analysts Newcastle congestion hits exports AUSTRALIAN port operator Port Waratah Coal Services has reported that congestion caused shipments to plunge last week after two weeks of strong export figures Capacity cuts fail to raise box derivatives THE CKYH Alliance's decision to withdraw one of its Asia/Europe services due to poor freight rates has had little impact on the box derivatives trade ICTSI undaunted by Portek rival PHILIPPINE port operator ICTSI has told Fairplay that it still hopes to acquire Singapore's Portek International, despite the emergence of an undisclosed rival bidder Doubling of LNG trade seen RISING demand for LNG will see its trade double to 1 trillion m³ by 2035, according to the International Energy Agency

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JUNE 22, 2011
Canadian Breakbulk Line Starts Charleston Calls Canada States Africa Line, a newly launched multipurpose line, is adding Charleston to the port rotation for its breakbulk/roll-on, roll-off... Emirates Joins Hanjin's FMX Service Emirates Shipping Line is joining the Far East-Middle East Express Service operated by Hanjin Shipping, effective early next month. The... Rockefeller Presses STB for Rail Reform Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., told the Surface Transportation Board he doesn't expect rail reform legislation in the near future, and... Denmark's DFDS Sells Rotterdam Terminal DFDS, northern Europe's largest short-sea freight shipping company, sold a cargo terminal in Rotterdam to Germany's Rhenus Logistics for $35... Holt Logistics Launches Massive Solar Project Holt Logistics plans to build the largest rooftop solar installation in North America at its Gloucester Marine Terminal in New... FedEx Annual Revenue Rises to $39.3 Billion FedEx increased revenue 12 percent in the quarter and 13 percent in the fiscal year that ended May 31, reporting... SC Ports Project 6.6 Percent Box Volume Growth The South Carolina State Ports Authority approved its budget for fiscal year 2012, which projects a 6.6 percent increase in... DB Schenker Mulls Future of US Transport, Logistics Unit Germany's DB Schenker will decide the fate of its underperforming North America domestic transport and logistics business, including restructuring or... Charles Hiltzheimer, Former Sea-Land CEO, Dies at 83 Charles I. Hiltzheimer, who headed Sea-Land Service when it was the world's largest container line and later served as CEO...

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JUNE 22, 2011
ESL joins Hanjin and NYK on FMX ICTSI's new terminal in Rijeka already taking shape Ireland's export-led recovery picks up pace Deneb salvage continues Boxship charter market at the crossroads

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JUNE 22, 2011
Ship syndications back? Nordea's Bjornadal hails return of the big deal and 'power statement' by client Euronav. 'Chastened' Troim hits NYC Fredriksen top gun claims 'boss' has questioned his tanker acumen, but he's still not sounding bullish. TTA tale twists again Dissident shareholder group, now branded "Friends of TTA" plans rally amid renewed calls for emergency meeting. Euronav lands giant Nordea loan Belgian tanker owner puts market rumours to bed after sinking teeth into $750m credit facility. Teekay seals shuttle tanker fixtures Teekay Offshore Partners pens 10-year contracts for four shuttle tanker newbuildings. Clarkson Capital plugs Danaos Corp Clarkson equity analyst urges investors to scoop shares of US-listed boxship owner as stock recovers from retreat. Tufton targets distressed owners Investment house takes aim at distressed shipowners as it finally launches new hedge fund. Torm shares soar in Copenhagen Analysts gauge impact of market chatter as reports of $1bn Nordea loan hit tanker owner's stock out of the park. DFDS dumps port terminal Danish ferry group hikes earnings estimate as Rhenus Logistics shells out $32m in Rotterdam port play. Nordea linked to giant loan package Bank tipped to be preparing near $1bn refinancing string for listed tanker owner. Pace slows at Hyundai Heavy World's biggest shipbuilder sees demand falling in second half, but expects to convert more drillship options. Farstad moves for anchor-handlers STX OSV to build two offshore vessels for Norwegian owner at a cost of NOK 1.2bn. Mosvold restrains Otto Offshore Legal wrangle deepens between Norwegian offshore owner and Singapore shipbuilder over late hulls. Tug officer blamed for smash K-Sea crewman distracted by phone and laptop before fatal collision with tourist boat on Delaware River. Bulker robbers rounded up Mumbai police nab 12 men on fishing vessel after they stole coal from Japanese vessel. Axel 'disengaged' from CECO and EMS Shipowner exits as a director of Camillo Eitzen and as CEO of Eitzen Maritime Services. Zaliv bags double Ukrainian shipbuilder continues to secure hull construction work for Norwegian yards. Panamax losses are looming Rates for panamax bulkers are set to follow capesize earnings to below break-even level, Macquarie says. Charterhouse leads V.Ships chase Buy-out specialist Charterhouse Capital Partners tipped to mop up purchase of world's largest shipmanager in next few days. Global orderbook at five year low Clarksons says newbuilding tally falls below 7,000 for the first time since July 2006 as bulker deliveries set new record. Vinaship wants rid Vietnamese state owner puts 1974-built bulker up for sale at $1.5m. Khulna bags tanker double State-owned Bangladesh shipyard wins contracts from United Shipping Line and Global International. Split set in after 'lukewarm' start AMFraser warns of more trouble ahead for Singapore-listed shipowners, but flags improvement for yards and OSV firms. LNG staff shortfall pending Owners face shortage of superintendents as life at sea proves more lucrative, recruiter says.

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JUNE 22, 2011
DHL adds freighters to Asia network DHL will invest 100 million euros ($144 million) for three Boeing 747-400 converted freighters to add to its Asia air network. Operated by Air Hong Kong, a joint venture between Cathay Pacific and DHL, the three planes, each with a 100-ton payload... AOTOS Award recipients named The United Seamen's Service said it will present its 2011 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards this year to James L. Henry, chairman and president of the Transportation Institute; General Duncan J. McNabb, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command; ... NYK bulker installs catalytic converter NYK Line said it has begun shipboard tests of selective catalytic reduction nitrogen oxide removal (SCR NOx) equipment installed on a new bulk coal carrier,Initial Salute.The ship was built by Oshima Shipbuilding. Shipboard trials of the equipment ... NTSB: Cell phone a cause of 'Duck Boat' collision The National Transportation Safety Board said one of the causes of an accident last July in which a sludge barge collided with an amphibious "duck boat" filled with tourists, was the failure of a tug to keep a proper lookout. Two tourists died in ... Hiltzheimer, former Sea-Land CEO dies at 83 Charles I. Hiltzheimer, 83, who served as chief executive of three major U.S.-flag shipping lines -- Sea-Land Service, United States Lines, and Puerto Rico Marine Management -- at different times in his career, died suddenly on Monday in Charlottes... SAP updates transportation management software SAP AG announced Wednesday the general availability of the latest release of its transportation management software. The 8.0 release of the SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) application was unveiled in April, and the company said it significa... Hitachi Transport builds Australian presence Hitachi Transport System has set up an Australian subsidiary to increase its logistics service presence in that market. The Melbourne-based subsidiary, Hitachi Transport System (Australia) Pty. Ltd., will start the operation in July. The company sa... CMA CGM creates Iran compliance desk French container line CMA CGM is setting up an Iran compliance desk in the wake of a falsified shipment in March that actually contained weapons bound for Iran, the carrier said Wednesday. The desk is part of a larger initiative by the line to bet... Hopes to grow health care business Letter to the editor

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JUNE 22, 2011
Crude rebounds after Greek crisis concern calms 'We're also higher because it doesn't look like the euro zone is going to implode soon,' says analyst. Ventrin Petroleum closed for holiday Company's Point Lisas office will be closed Thursday, June 23. Middle East bunker prices stable 'Very busy' in Suez. MGO prices drop double digits in Rotterdam and Hamburg Prices 'rocket' in Piraeus late in the day. Ferry claims 'world first' for wind turbine power Return on investment expected in about eight months due to fuel savings. EC rejects latest attack on Gibraltar's bunker sector 'No concrete evidence' that any European regulations are being breached. ARA: FOB prices confusing the market Separating product price from delivery cost proposed as one possible measure to bring transparency. Mid-week bunker prices mixed Demand for bunkers variable in Asian markets on Wednesday. Hong Kong bunker deliveries suspended due to typhoon Typhoon signal number three hoisted in Hong Kong early Wednesday. Seaspan 10,000 TEU ships 'world's most efficient' Vessels to have increased cargo capacity of 10% and a reduced fuel consumption of 20%. Innovations will meet challenges of MARPOL compliance Fuel costs to continue to increase, says IBIA chief. Gladstone temporarily unable to deliver IBS-operated barge and terminal undergoing maintenance.

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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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