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BRIEFS

February 9, 2012

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*Shipping News* Consultancy FutureShip in S'pore debut With ship owners and operators in cost-reduction mode, classification society Germanischer Lloyd has opened its maritime consultancy arm in Singapore, to help them cope with their biggest headache: energy costs. Ship operator pays Glencore to lease vessel A surplus of ships, economic turmoil and higher bunker fuel prices have battered earnings prospects for the dry bulk freight market. US refinery cuts to boost tanker rates The deepest US and European oil refinery cuts in as much as three decades may mean record fuel shipments from Asia this year, driving rates for vessels hauling petrol and diesel fuel to the highest since 2008. Baltic index climbs as ships idle

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OOCL raises US$300 per TEU for north/east Asia-Australia loops March 15 AADA hikes bunker surcharge to US$675/TEU, $1,350/FEU from March 10 MSC raises Far East to Australia rates by US$300/TEU on March 15 Emirates Shipping hikes rates progressively on Intra-Asia, Africa trades Zim increases rate US$750/TEU for India-Europe services from March 1 Hyundai suffers US$327 million loss, revenue falls 10pc to $6.4 billion Windy Felixstowe to be blown away by London Gateway, says LG tout Battle for control of Canadian Pacific breaks out at 'town hall meeting' Port of Krishnapatnam dredging makes it deepest harbour in India Port of Gothenburg 2011 container traffic up 0.8pc to 887,000 TEU European watchkeeping fatigue study provides toolkit for management Shandong to open six new expressways to traffic by 2013 Evergreen links e-commerce application to handheld mobile devices America's western BNSF Railway adds new freight tools to its website Sri Lanka to focus on aviation, air cargo with national carrier support 3L-Leemark becomes agent for Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport Roche Diagnostics plans to set up Middle East headquarters in Jafza

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Arshiya International Q3 net up 71 pc ICS Board meets in London, deliberates on a range of issues Severe chill resulting in berthing delays, surcharges at Black Sea ports Shipping Minister strongly advocates PPP in port investment Vizhinjam port promoters undeterred by 'single bid' Govt allows extra 1 mt sugar export, cuts Basmati MEP by $ 200 Adani Group to secure coal for NTPC

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Chinese to build new railway in Indonesia China Railway Group has been awarded a USD 4.8 billion contract by Indonesia's government to build and maintain a new railway line in southern Sumatra. The track will run from the ... Portions of Texas interstate highways to see speed limit increase The state of Texas (USA) has said that miles and miles of its highways will soon see speed limit increases following Texas Transportation Commission action approving 75 mph design... Germany's railfreight traffic regains pre-crisis market share According to the latest figures from Germany's statistical office (Destatis), the country's railfreight sector overcame the economic crisis and regained a market share of 17.7% in ... Turkey: fewer Carnet TIRs and transit permits issued According to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), 54,923 Carnet TIRs were issued in December 2011, equating to a drop of 5.4% compared to the same month ... Inttra with more than 70 members Inttra, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the ocean freight industry, has significantly expanded its global alliance network to a total of 70 information solutions pro... Seattle names APL top shipping line for environment The global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the port of Seattl WA (USA). The Singapore-based line topped all applicants ... Korean Air is first airline to operate both B747-8 and B777Fs Boeing and Korean Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B747-8 and B777 freighters. With the milestone delivery, Korean Air becomes the first airline in the world... Air Namibia expands fleet with order for two A319s Air Namibia, the Windhoek based national airline of the Republic of Namibia, has ordered two new Airbus A319 aircraft. Air Namibia already operates two leased A319s on regional rou... Executive reshuffle at TNT Innight Germany on 1 March TNT Innight Germany has announced that Thomas Steverding, who has been the company's director of operations and information and communication services (ICS) since December 2008, is... UK: new managing director for Schenker Logistics DB Schenker appointed Helgi Ingolfsson as its new UK managing director with effect from 1 February. Replacing Jochen Muller who has moved back to Germany to a position within... Saudi Airlines Cargo transports 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu to Jeddah Saudi Airlines Cargo has successfully transported a 73 t generator rotor from Chengdu (China) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on behalf of Rabigh Electricity Company (RABEC). The rotor is... 135 candles on BLG's birthday cake BLG, a German service provider, is 135 years old. A group of 65 merchants founded the "Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft - Actiengesellschaft von 1877" in February 1877. They merged th... FedEx Trade Networks opening new office in Lyon FedEx Trade Networks, the transport subsidiary of the US-based CEP and logistics corporation FedEx, recently opened a new branch office at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport (France). In a... GAC Singapore celebrates and moves to new head office GAC Singapore is marking the 30th anniversary of its establishment by relocating to a new head office to enable future expansion of its operations. The company, which has significa... Agility's project logistics business welcomes new president and CEO Agility has appointed Grant Wattman as president and CEO of its project logistics business.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Inland Salvage awarded drill barge wreck removal contract B.C.'s Allied Shipbuilders has a new owner MHI develops righting moment recovery system Bergen Group to build OCV for Volstad Maritime NATO reports new merchant vessel hijacking Bourbon revenues top one billion euros Saltchuk rebrands American Shipping Group as TOTE, Inc. 100 percent container scanning? Not going to happen Crowley in business alliance with Australia's PB Towage

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
American Shipping Group changing to TOTE Inc. G6 Alliance moving up start of service menu Wild Seafood Exchange conference scheduled for February 22, in Bellingham Crowley teaming with PB Towage Ltd. Diana Containerships takes delivery of two Panamax box vessels

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Lloyd's List Intelligence: data snapshot 10 steps to rate recovery A case for special treatment Cosco may have to sell key assets to avoid stock exchange penalties US heads for a watershed year on ballast water legislation Parallel progress of IMO Convention will make owners take investment in new onboard equipment seriously Ignorance is not bliss for shipping Why the UK select committee on energy and climate change is taking the wrong tack Stashed cash can be a source of Greek hope Money that Greeks have tucked away in myriad safety deposit boxes and under mattresses could be switched back into economic circulation A chill wind blows across the Elbe Short-term prospects are bleak for German ship finance, tramp owners and KG houses VLCC newbuilding deliveries hit 36-year high in January Highest monthly influx into global fleet since 1970s tanker boom Bulk carrier demand boosted by 20% rise in Chinese coastal trade last year Global vessel demand increases 9% compared with 6% seaborne dry bulk trade growth Central Shipping orders product tankers at STX Dalian yard New Pistiolis family outfit seals deal for two 51,000 dwt vessels at $33m each, with options for two more RS Platou Markets downgrades a third of shipping stocks Tanker companies are worst hit as boxship owners avoid sell category Tanker demolition to hit 20m dwt Owners will scrap older ships rather than spend on special surveys Knightsbridge Tankers poised to renew VLCC fleet Company delayed investments in fleet due to falling secondhand vessel values Tighter chemical tanker supply, but no ordering yet Norwegian chemical tanker group reports improved spot market Hammonia agrees $41.5m purchase for CMA CGM Wagner Sale of sistership CMA CGM Verdi linked to Greek company Brazil set for retendering spree on concessions for 77 terminals Transport ministry aims to bring concessions dating from the late 1980s and early 1990s in line with the country's 1993 Ports Act More ore in store at Australian mines BHP Billiton raises production forecast for current fiscal year by 8m tonnes Trough in dry bulk market has passed, says DNB Bank Capesize rates could reach $20,000 per day again before end of March SinOceanic Shipping completes $100m bond issue Company seeks alternative finance for three newbuildings Nigeria hires private security firm to curb maritime crime Critics accuse government of nepotism for appointing Global West Vessel Specialist G6 brings launch date forward March 1 start date for Asia-Europe service Teekay Tankers launches follow-on share issue Aims to raise $69m selling 17m shares US extends scanning requirement Two-year waiver before implementation How to read the BDI Although the index has hit a 26-year low, there's more to this than meets the eye Canadian prime minister flies to Beijing on oil trade mission Tankers to benefit from Canadian tar sands exports to China New Zealand eyes conference ban Commission recommends end of antitrust immunity for box lines SSC reports fourth-quarter net profits of $1.8m Singapore-listed firm reports stable charter income Feeder vessel funds file for bankruptcy Rabobank to sell off 660 teu Elusive and Electra after low charter rates and high debts sink Dutch CV funds Bergen Group lands $139m offshore order for Fosen Yard Volstad Marine orders seventh high-end construction vessel A growing threat Pirate attacks were up significantly last month, reminding us that the battle has just begun MHI unveils stabilising technology for Nippon Shipping ro-ro order New ship designed to reduce risk of capsize

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Teekay Tankers prices follow-on at a discount NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers today priced a 15M-share follow-on offering at a 12% discount to yesterday's closing price Bug overcomes cruise ship PRINCESS Cruises has been forced to cut a voyage short after repeated outbreaks of norovirus aboard the Crown Princess Knightsbridge confirms slow payments BETTER results than expected were reported today by Knightsbridge Tankers, but it also conceded that charter-hire payments have been delayed US dockers to resist cuts from automation HAROLD Daggett, ILA president, has said he will insist on union job guarantees when spring talks begin with US terminal operators Iraq counts cost of potential Hormuz block IRAQ'S OIL ministry reportedly said today the country stands to lose exports of 1.7M barrels of crude a day if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz Bourbon revenues rise 18.6% FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today its 2011 revenues rose 18.6% to €1.01Bn ($1.34Bn), a result that could be a good indicator of offshore vessel market conditions SOBRENA bidders named THREE bidders have expressed interest in the insolvent Brest ship repair yard SOBRENA, according to union representatives Glencore raises Chemoil stake to 89% COMMODITY trader Glencore has stretched its acquisition spree, taking an 89% stake in Singapore-listed bunker supplier Chemoil Rio adds $2.9Bn for WA plans MINING giant Rio Tinto today announced a further commitment of $2.9Bn for iron ore mine and port projects in Western Australia G6 launching a month early THE NEWLY formed G6 Alliance said today it has moved up starting its Asia/Europe service to the first week of March - a month ahead of schedule Box rate push seen failing SUPPLY-demand imbalances are persisting, which is likely to doom the current push by box liners to seek general rate increases, brokers predicted today New VLCC fixed at loss THE VLCC newbuilding toll on the market has been highlighted by a deal fixing Maersk Ingrid at Worldscale 45, brokers told Fairplay today Box charterers reject tramp ballasting HIGH BUNKER prices mean that box ship charterers are not willing to pay ballasting costs for tramps Strike closes Israeli ports ISRAEL'S ports are closed today in line with a nationwide strike staged by its main trade union federation, Histadrut LNG bunkering hindered A RISE IN Asian LNG demand would cause a decade's delay in paybacks in the region for LNG bunkering, Germanischer Lloyd warned today

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Army Corps Adds Funds for East Coast Ports The Port of Jacksonville, Fla., will receive an additional $7.7 million and the ports of Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga.,... Trucker Maverick to Raise Driver Pay, Expand Fleet Flatbed trucking company Maverick Transportation is raising truck driver pay as it purchases new trucks and expands capacity to meet... Senate Committee OKs Plug for Transport Plan Shortfall A Senate committee approved on Tuesday a $9.6 billion package to help plug a $12 billion shortfall in a bipartisan... NC's Wilmington Container Traffic Jumps 11.2 Percent Container throughput at the Port of Wilmington jumped 11.2 percent last year from the previous year, as the North... US Freight Shipments Up 3.9 Percent in December U.S. freight shipments hit an all-time high in December, rising 3.9 percent from the previous month, the largest monthly increase... New Sea Star Chief Says 'Structural Changes Will Be Essential' The newly tapped president of Sea Star Line said "structural changes will be essential" so that the Jones Act carrier... Analyst Says 2012 Truck Rates Could Rise 6 Percent Truckload rates are likely to rise anywhere from 2 to 6 percent in 2012 and even as high as 8... Airports Expect Sharp Cargo Rise if Economy Improves Global air freight volumes declined by 1 percent last year, but traffic could improve quickly this year if the... No End in Sight for Labor Stoppages at Rotterdam Port A labor dispute at APM Terminals in Rotterdam that has disrupted shipping at one of Europe's largest container handling facilities... Shipowners Urge Heavier Hand Against Pirates Shipowners urged governments to take a heavier hand to captured Somali pirates and their financiers, as the threat to trade... OOCL Seeks Rate Hike on Asia-Australia Services OOCL will extend its largest rate increases to Asia-Australia services, starting March 15. The Hong Kong-based line said rates... MSC to Raise Rates From Europe to India Mediterranean Shipping will apply a general rate increase on all cargo from North Europe to ports in the Indian subcontinent.... Court Rejects Challenge of NY-NJ Port Monitors A federal appeals court affirmed a lower court's decision that the New York Shipping Association acted prematurely in challenging a... Atlantic Container Line to Launch US-Baltic Ro-Ro Service Atlantic Container Line later this month will launch a weekly roll-on, roll-off service from the U.S. and Canada to Finland... G6 Alliance Speeds Up Asia-Europe Service Launch The newly formed G6 alliance of ocean carriers has sped up the launch of its Asia-Europe service by a month... ILA's Daggett Seeks Guaranteed Jobs at Contract Negotiations International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett said the ILA will enter this year's contract negotiations seeking guaranteed minimum staffing and...

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
World Bank says intra-Africa trade must rise A new report published by the Washington (DC)-based World Bank has revealed that it is often more difficult for countries in Africa to trade with each other than ... Chinese ports' growth rate slows for 2011 China's top 10 container ports' rate of volume growth eased in 2011 - while their combined volumes rose by 9.7% compared to 2011 to 129 million TEU, this ... TS Lines takes slots on China-Japan slings TS Lines has taken slots on Chinese carrier Goto Shipping's services between China-Japan following the closure of most of Grand China Logistics' loops in this market, ... Germans look outside the eurozone for growth Germany's trade surplus with the rest of the world reached EUR158 (USD210) billion last year, with exports from Europe's largest economy hitting a record EUR1 trillion ... India's economy cools The Indian government's central statistics office has significantly downgraded the 1.2 billion populated nation's GDP growth prospects for the current financial ... G6 Alliance brings forward Asia-Europe service changes The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and NYK) and New World Alliance (APL, HMM and MOL) have advanced the introduction of the Asia-Europe schedule changes announced ... Cargotec reports robust sales and firm orderbook Cargotec, the Finland-based manufacturer and supplier of solutions for handling cargo, has posted very strong results for its fiscal year which ended December 31, ... Laid-up box tonnage now includes 8 x VLCS The number of idled containerships has soared to 286 for 750,900TEU as at the end of January, according to Alphaliner, up from the 268 676,000TEU reported mothballed ...

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Peter G called to testify Creditors move forward with attack on tycoon's 'side deal' and bankrupt tanker owner's dealings with Oaktree Capital. Vale plots grand opening Brazilian mining behemoth's Subic Bay transhipment facility gears up for timely debut as VLOC sets sail. Bloomberg blasts TBS Popular podcast commentator cries foul over bulker owner's choice of Chapter 11 venue due to Dublin domicile. An Aggarwal win on the cards Trip to a Singaporean seer may have put a Lion City broker en route to crystal ball glory. SSC reports flat earnings Lion City-listed car carrier owner and manager grows revenue but not profit. G6 speeds box tie-up Grand and New World Alliance carriers starting Asia to Europe cooperation a month ahead of schedule. TK nears 'transformative' deal Teekay Corp may be lining up the sale of more than ten tankers to New York-listed spinoff, analyst says. Essar Shipping turns red Indian tanker and bulker owner posts nine-month loss after separating from ports group. Marco Polo cans Taiwan plan Market conditions prompt Lion City-based offshore shipbuilder to abandon fundraiser. Knightsbridge not buying John Fredriksen-backed owner is staying out of the sale and purchase game while prices continue to fall. Otto Marine looks to Africa Singapore-based shipbuilder and owner sends another AHTS to Africa on long-term charter. Volstad ponders newbuild sale Norwegian owner says selling Bergen Group ordered vessel is also an option.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
New in-bond rule to be published soon U.S. shippers prepare for Libya visit FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications Report calls NY/NJ port authority 'dysfunctional' G6 lines move up start of Asia-Europe pact Maersk adjusts Europe-Middle East network American Shipping Group becomes TOTE Maersk slows 225 loop, adds Port Elizabeth Mattel values long-term shipping partners MarAd chief counsel moves to DOT

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012
Rotterdam welcomes opening of hydrogen factory Oil companies are investing in cleaner production processes because of more stringent environmental requirements. WFS starts more court proceedings Supplier is claiming $338,000 for fuel supplied in September and October last year. Mixed prices movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg Prompt product tight in Rotterdam. Fujairah bunker prices stable Good product avails and bunker demand in Durban. Bunker prices hit tanker operator's results Hedging instruments mean Odfjell pays well below BWI benchmark. ICS objects to Bahamas proposal on CO2 reduction 'Many governments seemed more interested in how much money can be raised from shipping than reducing emissions,' says ICS. Analysts say Glencore/Itochu 'marriage is over' Glencore move has 'bought out' Chemoil's other shareholder. Sailing ships 'have great economic potential' Second vessel joins sailing fleet carrying commercial cargoes. Ice causing disruption in Hamburg Tugs used as ice breakers in north German ports. GL's FutureShip in partnership with energy management solutions firm FutureShip and Marorka to provide integrated solution to emission reduction and fuel efficiency. Bunker fuels firm at major Asian ports mid week Demand for bunkers generally below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Decision to upgrade Los Angeles port vessel under review US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform questions the upgrade of Angelena II. Colombo facing 'acute' supply tightness Dry docking of bunker tanker affecting marine fuel cargo supplies to the port, says local traders. US terminal company sees 25% growth profit Magellan Midstream Partners posted quarterly record income of $110.3 million for Q4 2011. Crowley Maritime forms alliance with towing company Allies with PB Towage Ltd., part of the Pacific Basin Shipping group. Chemoil shares rising after Glencore move Glencore has raised its stake in the marine fuel supplier to 89.04%.

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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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