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BRIEFS

June 1, 2012

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Maersk's fog surcharge in Qingdao comes under criticism from shipper group Lomar Shipping orders six box vessels from China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding China's port throughput up by 7.5 per cent in first four months MICT upgrades port equipment with new multi-trailer system DB Schenker Logistics to set up Competence Centre for PVMI solutions Shipping Corporation of India records full-year loss of US$76 million CEVA to provide extra logistics services for Ford at Kansas City plant Hacis to speed up road feeder services with innovative ITFS system United Airlines to fly from Denver to Shreveport and Grand Forks Thai Cargo returns to Amsterdam Schiphol with weekly service

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MAY 31, 2012
ABG Shipyard Q4 net up 12 per cent SCI's operating revenue up 8 pc in 2011-12 Shantanu Bhadkamkar elected Managing Director of IFCBA Tanker rates expected to be under pressure this week Essar Ports announces long-term strategic alliance with Port of Antwerp International Essar Ports' net increases 124 pc in FY12 Key Central government team visits JN Port

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MAY 31, 2012
Australia: new contract moves rail link into high gear A rail link in the state of Victoria (Australia) has been shifted into high gear with the announcement of a USD 570 million construction contract. This is the second to last contra... FleetPride acquires Westpac Heavy Duty FleetPride Inc, the USA's largest retailer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has acquired the assets of Westpac Heavy Duty in Phoenix AZ and in Mira Loma CA. This brings the t... Volvo Trucks starts blue power strategy for the USA Volvo Trucks plans to launch its own 13 l liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for North America in 2014. Combined with the company's previously announced offering of compressed... SBB investing in fleet rejuvenation Schweizerischen Bundesbahnen (SBB), the national railway of Switzerland, is investing CHF 606 million in the modernisation and rejuvenation of its infrastructure fleet, which has a... UK signs new Hercules support deal A new GPB 350 million Ministry of Defence contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain the Royal Air Force's Hercules aircraft will support 500 UK jobs. This, in turn, will help su... Eichholtz GmbH celebrates 80th anniversary Eichholtz, a long-established handling and storage service provider based in Hamburg (Germany), is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1932, the compa... Swissport Cargo announces several senior appointments Swissport International, a global provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has selected Martin Sodergard as its senior vice-president, cargo operations, with immediate e... Iata sees some cargo improvement in April The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced April's global traffic results showing that freight demand was 4.2% down on April 2011. The contraction in April this y... Three Asia-Pacific airports join ACI's airport carbon accreditation scheme Three of the Asia-Pacific's biggest airports have joined ACI's airport carbon accreditation scheme, which aims to identify and reduce the carbon footprint. Changi Airport (Singapor... Fiege shoulders logistics for Primera The German logistics service provider Fiege has reinforced its position in the fashion logistics sector by shouldering a wide range of services for the fashion garment manufacturer... Spanish ABQ launches consultancy service for AEO certificate Spain-based ABQ is launching a comprehensive consulting service for managing the processes, procedures and implementations that are needed to obtain the AEO certificate. The AEO ce... G6 Alliance starts Suez Canal container terminal port calls The Suez Canal container terminal (SCCT) received and handled the first eastbound call of the new ABX Asia - Black Sea express service (ABX) operated by the G6 Consortium. The latt... Kerry Logistics secures contract with Exego Group The global logistics service provider Kerry Logistics has secured a contract to provide international freight forwarding and logistics services to the Exego Group, the largest reta... New Teesport container terminal wins prestigious award PD Ports' container terminal at Teesport (UK) has won the 'over GBP 4 million project' category at the annual Robert Stephenson Awards. These prestigious awards are presented by th... China Shipping Container Line to serve Mobile, Miami and Jacksonville China Shipping Container Line Company, the world's eighth largest container shipping company by capacity, will begin a cargo service to the US Gulf Coast and Florida through a slot...

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MAY 31, 2012
Waterways Council names Debra A. Colbert Senior Vice... Navy awards Huntington Ingalls $2.38 billion contract for LHA 7... Signal International makes appointment at its Mobile ship repair... Austal brings suppliers to Washington to build support for LCS... Mars A TLP to get 650-ton additional living quarters unit Ship manager to pay $1.2 million in pollution case Total of Wärtsilä 50DF equipped LNG ships reaches 100 Ex-Im Bank reauthorization applauded by U.S.-flag operators,... B+H Ocean Carriers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

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MAY 31, 2012
Port of Tacoma expanding truck scrap/replacement program Federal Maritime Commission calling for agricultural export input Crowley Maritime delivers USS IOWA to Los Angeles Port of Anacortes to welcome American Cruise Lines vessel Port of Los Angeles director receives Peter Benchley award

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MAY 31, 2012
IEA unveils rules to cover the rise of unconventional gas A new era in energy depends on eco-friendly approach International Energy Agency moulds the Golden Age Unconventional gas projects must engage with local people, says agency Glittering prizes Measured development will see US and China take a lead in unconventional gas Consolidation good, scrapping better Pools offer respite against a woeful tanker market but are not the only answer Posidonia: parties, politics and pirates There will be plenty to talk about in Athens this year, but Greece itself may need its maritime community to come to its rescue Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd postpone June 1 Asia-Europe rate hike German line pressing ahead with July increase of $500 per teu Crisis looms for gas carriers as Middle East LPG growth dries up EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Investing in new ships not a good idea says Maersk Tankers head of gas Independent Tankers blames poor VLCC spot market for first quarter loss Average earnings a mere $6,500 per day Reduced fleet hits NOCC revenues Car carrier owner reports signs of stronger demand Fancy a scrap? High levels of boxship demolitions bring good news for beleaguered owners Höegh in the running for more floating regas contracts Two contracts signed in first quarter and two to come Shipowners to stay in Greece, but not at all costs Posidonia 2012: Return to drachma unlikely to trigger exodus Technomar grabs CMA CGM boxships Deal includes charters back for five years KG fund cuts charter rate after fire damages boxship MPC confirms revised Hapag-Lloyd deal Chinese steam-coal demand weakens Record stocks dampen power plants' imports Minoan Lines is awash in red ink First-quarter loss deepens despite growth in market share Nord/LB forecasts rise in loan loss provision Shipping lender expects economic slowdown Boardley aims to push IACS into the conversation EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Class must be at the table when shipping is on the agenda Pacific supramax market collapses Rate refugees head for Atlantic Basin in 'armada of ballasters' Jinhui profits drop 75% Dry bulk firm hit by slack demand after demise of high-value contracts Chinese yard becomes shipowner Huanghai Shipbuilding to set up shipping unit in Hong Kong German insolvency law tackles forced KG ship sales ESUG supports bankrupt companies as they restructure Shipping may seem downbeat and dreadful but better times lie ahead Posidonia allows industry to show solidarity with Greece, says Theochari Constructive dialogue Almost certainly, the top echelons of shipping are referring to Brussels when they speak about the need to be heard Sembcorp to appeal against Singapore high court decision Rig builder seeks new legal advice in dispute over PPL Shipyards joint venture DSME sees first-quarter profit plunge Low-margin orders erode South Korea shipbuilder's result B+H goes up in smoke Michael Hudner company files for Chapter 11 Höegh LNG steps on the gas Company hopes to land new contract awards Maersk eyes Iraq market after opening branch office Line aims to expand market share as local conditions stabilise CSD sells bulkers in scrap deals Chinese shipowner sells vintage vessels at $407 per ldt

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MAY 31, 2012
Iran oil to Japan falls 65.5% JAPAN said tanker cargoes of crude from Iran fell 65.5% in April, compared with the same month a year earlier Paint Höegh LNG red yet bullish HöEGH LNG Holding, the listed gas carrier venture in Norway's Leif Höegh group, today said net losses amounted to $3.9M in 1Q12, from $4.3M in losses year on year Star Bulk beats Street NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported much better quarterly results than expected, with shares trading up sharply on the news Miami surveyor convicted CLASS surveyor Alejandro Gonzalez has been convicted for falsely certifying two ro-ros on behalf of the Panamanian and Bolivian flags Ship operator fined $1.2M SINGAPORE vessel operator Target Ship Management was fined $1.2M for pollution crimes stemming from 'magic pipe' use Boluda blames EC for closure SPAIN'S Boluda has blamed the EC for the decision to close its last surviving shipyard Samudera sells bulkers INDONESIA'S Samudera Shipping Line has sold two 2003-built small bulkers to compatriot PT Alfa Trans Raya Adaro takes majority stake PT ADARO Energy, Indonesia's second-biggest coal producer, said it has acquired a controlling interest in compatriot miner PT Bhakti Energi Persada Sinking migrants rescued RESCUERS arrived in Malta this morning with 65 migrants who were being smuggled out of Africa, Maltese authorities said Capesize rates near all-time low CAPESIZE rates are heading for an all-time low, with timecharter rates averaging just $5,292 per day, against daily operating costs of $20,000 Golden Ocean reinstates buyback GOLDEN Ocean said today its board has decided to reinstate its buyback programme of up to 45.0M shares, equal to the scheme that expired on 31 December 2011 Early-1990s Capesizes could be recovery key BREAKING Capesizes built in 1990-93 could speed recovery in freight rates, according to a drybulk consultancy Frontline seen lagging peers FRONTLINE, the VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's shipping empire, is likely to lag its peers in the present business cycle, a senior shipping analyst has warned Jubilee in mind, VLCC owners rush to book CHARTERERS are rushing to book VLCCs before the UK's Diamond Jubilee holidays and the Posidonia maritime convention in Greece next week SMM loses PPL shares ruling SINGAPORE shipbuilder SMM said today the Singapore High Court has rejected its claims against investment firm PPL Holdings

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MAY 31, 2012
ILWU Local 63 Clerical Workers Break Off Talks Contract negotiations between office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California broke off after only two days of talks,... FMCSA Pursues Unsafe Truckers, Bus Lines In an unprecedented sweep, the Department of Transportation shut down 26 bus operators for numerous safety violations after a year-long... US Intermodal Rail Volume Rises 4.3 Percent U.S. intermodal shipments on major railroads in the week ending May 26 rose 4.3 percent year-over-year and 1.2 percent from... South Carolina Allocates $180 Million for Charleston Deepening The South Carolina Senate set aside $180 million in state funding to deepen Charleston's harbor from 45 feet to 50... Montreal Container Volume Grew 3.6 Percent in 2011 The volume of containers handled by the Port of Montreal increased 3.6 percent last year to 1.36 million 20-foot equivalent... Port Metro Vancouver Awaits End of CP Strike Port Metro Vancouver, the Canadian port that has taken the brunt of the strike against Canadian Pacific Railway, is prepared... Falling Asia-Europe Spot Rates Threaten Peak-Season Surcharges Spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade fell for the fourth consecutive week, undermining carriers' ability to nail down the... Senator Joins in Push for US Freight Plan Sen. Maria Cantwell urged the Department of Transportation Thursday to create a multimodal national freight transportation plan, an initiative DOT... USMX Urges ILA to Bargain 'in Good Faith' The top negotiator for East and Gulf Coast waterfront management said International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett "appears to be... Stena Line Buys Baltic Routes From Scandlines Sweden's Stena Line has acquired five short-sea routes in the Baltic Sea from German rival Scandlines in a major expansion... Logistics Technology Demand Boosts Descartes Sales Logistics software supplier Descartes increased net profit 18 percent to $2.6 million as revenue increased 10 percent to $29.9 million... CP Strike End Pushed Back The restart of Canadian Pacific Railway service has been pushed back to at least Friday after legislation intended to end... Shipping Corporation of India Posts $78 Million Loss State-owned Shipping Corporation of India lost $78 million in fiscal 2011-12, which ended March 31, compared with a net profit... Cross-Border Rail Growth Outpaces Truck Transport Shippers appear to be increasingly turning to rail instead of truck when it comes to bringing high-value loads across the...

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MAY 31, 2012
Maersk aims for 'No 1 position' in Iraq Maersk Line, which has seen its share of the Iraqi container market double in the past year to an estimated 10%-12%, is keen to seize on this momentum. Its figures ... Does anybody know the directions to the Yellow Brick Road? 'We're on a road to nowhere' sang the 80s band Talking Heads: it sometimes seems that the same could be said of the container liner industry as it once again licks ... SBS secures new deal with Division Six Dartford (UK)-headquartered SBS Worldwide has strengthened its relationship with Encino (CA)-based Division Six Sports Inc, a sportswear wholesaler. The latest ... Australian cabotage set to become more predictable The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed an amendment to Australia's 2012 Coastal Trading Bill agreed in the House of Representatives yesterday which ... Moody's bleak outlook, and there could be casualties Moody's Investor Service 's latest report on the global shipping industry makes for further grim reading, with the group anticipating that aggregate earnings before ... FedEx acquires Brazilian partner Memphis-based FedEx, the global express and logistics company, is to acquire Rapidao Cometa Logitica e Transportes (RCLT), one of Brazil's largest supply chain ... Two million up for Portonave The Brazil, Itajai-based Terminais Portuarios de Navegantes - better known as Portonave - has processed more than two million containers in less than five-years ... Yangtze links to be boosted Several ambitious rail and shuttle barge proposals for the Yangtze River area have been mooted and a blueprint has been approved to develop Wuhan port into a shipping ... CP strikers asked to return voluntarily Ahead of back-to-work legislation being driven through the Canadian Parliament by Labour Minister, Lisa Raitt, she has made an appeal to the 4,800 CPR strikers ... CI Awards 2012: LAST CALL Today really is your last chance to get those straggling entries in for the 2012 CI Awards: remember you have to be in it to win it, so no complaints if ...

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MAY 31, 2012
Feud pushed B+H to the brink Disputes over charter payments and performance of ageing OBO fuelled downfall of US owner, CFO says. Hudner's heroes B+H finance chief says bankrupt OBO owner may be only weeks away from securing Chapter 11 cash injection. HUBLine profit curbed Malaysian boxship and bulker owner reports faltering earnings but wraps up $20m fundraiser. Boxship hit by blaze Four injured as fire breaks out on Hapag-Lloyd vessel at Bremerhaven yard. HHI pay talks begin Korean yard's bosses and union chiefs get together to discuss wage rise and later retirement. MayBulk hit by low rates Dry cargo doldrums shave two fifths off Kuala Lumpur-listed shipowner's bottom line. Shreyas mulls ship buys Indian boxship company could expand fleet in 2012, despite annual profit falling. Huanghai yard eyes shipping Chinese shipbuilder plotting $30m investment in heavy-lift vessel arm in Hong Kong. Star books surprise profit Spyros Capralos-led owner shocks the Street by staying out of the red in the first quarter. Golden climbs on buy-back Oslo-listed bulker owner sees shares take flight after potential $45m share repurchase is opened. P&S cash has a catch Germany ready to bail out struggling shipyard group, but banks and management must contribute. Dof rebounds in the first Improvements in all segments sees Helge Mogster's offshore vessel owner overturn last year's loss. Nordic makes losing start Products tanker rump of Nordic Tankers heads further into the red in Q1, as talks with banks continue. Japanese duo team up Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding pen three-year pact to haul in eco boxship orders. Sembcorp may fight on Singapore-listed shipyard considering appeal after losing two-year tussle with PPL Holdings. B+H files for bankruptcy Michael Hudner-led firm seeks court protection in the Southern District of New York.

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MAY 31, 2012
NEWSFLASH - Employers: ILA not bargaining in good faith MSC takes slots with Maersk on ECUMED In a significant development, ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. has announced on its German Website it is joining Maersk Line's ECUMED loop between ports in Ecuador, Panama and the Black Sea. Descartes posts record quarterly revenues DOT releases new emergency response guide USDA considers Philippine banana imports GT Nexus picked by Phoenix Trincon starts activity-based cost tool LB port vet Steinke joins Moffatt & Nichol The former executive director of the Port of Long Beach joined engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol as its ports practice leader. Steinke retired from the port in 2011 after a 22-year tenure there, including the last 14 as executive director. MSC merges its Chile feeders Big cranes head to Baltimore Four super-post-Panamax cranes capable of loading and unloading containers from the world's largest vessels are en route to the Port of Baltimore from China and are scheduled to arrive by the middle of next month. CTSA amends bunker fee Virgin adds Vancouver cargo service Kooistra named Swisslog's NA sales VP Obama signs Ex-Im Bank reauthorization "By reauthorizing support for the Export-Import Bank, we're helping thousands of businesses sell more of their products and services overseas and, in the process we're helping them create jobs here at home," the president said. CII to hold export seminar in Chicago FMC reviews 21 OTI license applications FMC seeks comments on ag export index Saddle Creek tweaks name

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MAY 31, 2012
Oil heads for largest monthly drop in three years Crude plummets on speculation that slowing US economic growth and Europe's debt crisis could reduce fuel demand. BORCO facility expansion 'on track' Some 1.9 million barrels of the 3.5 million extra capacity will be available by the second half of this year. European markets soft Some suppliers fully booked in Rotterdam. Fujairah prices still falling Durban prices firming slightly. Risk assessment underway for LNG bunker terminal 'Crucial step in the development of LNG bunkering infrastructure,' says DNV. Fuel oil stocks still climbing Arbitrage arrivals outstrip demand. O.W. Bunker opens Beijing office Supplier says it is responding to Chinese demand. Chinese shipyards offering 20% discounts As many as half of China's shipbuilding companies under threat, according to industry sources. Asian bunker prices see double-digit falls Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine'. Industry passes LNG 'milestone' Wartsila says there is 'growing awareness of the advantages of operating on gas.' Northern Europen LNG bunkering study released Study makes recommendations for establishing LNG bunkering infrastructure in Northern Europe. More orders for fuel efficent box vessels from UK shipping firm Order for six 1,100 TEU boxships underlines Lomar's strategy for energy-saving, fuel-efficient vessel designs, it says. Singapore-based bunker supplier hires marketing manager Michael Chia starts work for Equatorial Marine Fuel Management Services with immediate effect. Bunkers to play 'critical role' in Maersk Line's return to profit Targets saving up to $1.3 billion annually from reduction in bunker consumption. Shipowner confirms fuel efficiency of Chinese bulker newbuilds Crown 63 ship model design has reached 'all goals of consumption reduction', says Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group. Middle East governments urged to take lead on LNG bunkering Offshore and short-sea sectors 'most obvious start' for LNG bunkering in the region, says DNV executive.

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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:
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	-	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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