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BRIEFS

September 13, 2012

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Maersk increases US inland-haulage rate US$900/TEU from October 7 China sets up Shenzhen-like economic zone on North Korean/Russian border China's August exports rise 27.7pc, beating 2.5pc hike experts expected EU joins Japanese and US trustbusters probing alleged ro/ro cartel Singapore continues to clean up oil spill caused by ship collision Top 20 shipping lines add 844,000 TEU to fleet over 12-month period Textainer to buy 52,000 TEU from managed fleet - 'owning more profitable' Xiamen builds 'dry port' near road, rail and river in Jiangxi's Ji'an city Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces to link up their highway networks Tianjin's mega logistics facility in Hebei commences full operation Nine ships from Iran are deleted from Sierra Leone shipping registry Singapore, Hong Kong procurement hiring ads up, says Asia Job Index DB Schenker Logistics expands its logistics facility in Stockholm Cargotec takes orders for 3 Siwertell unloaders from European ports Philippine Airlines signs deal for 44 Airbus A321s for US$7 billion Boeing 767 cargo plane drops landing gear door onto Seattle suburb Maximus Air consolidates operations, brings services under one roof Southwest tonnage boost since Atlanta cargo facility February opening

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
FFFAI's Executive Committee meet & AGM in Pune from Friday MoS pushes for infrastructure status to coastal shipping TOC CSC Middle East conference to focus on greater connectivity driving regions supply chain dynamics Gold imports shrink 18.4 pc in Q1 Iron ore exports set to tumble in FY13 Sugar exports at four-year high APM Terminals Mumbai acknowledged as India's safest & best container terminal operator for 3 years in a row Vessel movement at Singapore port normal after collision, oil spill Surge in coal loading helps ECoR haul more freight INR firms up further against dollar on increased capital inflow JBS Academy holds convocation

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Chapman Freeborn enlarges team in Frankfurt Aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has welcomed Rana Chopra as new member of its cargo team in Frankfurt (Germany). Chopra has been in the business for ten years and has ... First German railway line equipped with ETCS level 2 train control system The first German railway line is to get the ETCS level 2 train control system. Consortium partners Siemens and Kapsch are equipping 230 km of a newly constructed line running from ... Transport company Emons takes over Mittelrhein Spedition Gith The German forwarding company Mittelrhein Spedition Gith GmbH is being taken over by Emons Spedition within the framework of an asset deal. The new location in Urmitz that Emons ac... CN acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars and 1,300 containers in 2012 Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars in 2012, as well as 1,300 new containers, to support traffic growth and improve customer servi... Daytime running lights required for new 3.5 t-plus commercial vehicles from November 2012 On 1 November 2012 a new regulation will come into force for commercial vehicles of 3.5 t or more. According to regulation number 661/2009 of the European Parliament and Council, a... 60 candles for HR veteran Karl-Heinz Geier Karl-Heinz Geier, founder and managing director of the company Logistic People (Deutschland) GmbH, celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday (11 September 2012). The trained transport... AsstrA joins Tiaca AsstrA, an international group of transport and freight forwarding companies represented in ten countries in Europe, Asia, the CIS and Baltics, has joined the International Air Car... Swissport International completes Flightcare acquisition Swissport International, one of the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has completed its acquisition of Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium fro... APM Terminals invests in Russia APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market by establishing a strategic partnership with the Russian transportation group, N-Trans, the holder of 75% of Global Port... New FOCA website for aviation professionals in Switzerland Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) launched a new website yesterday (11 September). The portal is intended for aviation institutions and people who are active in... UTi Worldwide: decline in Q2 revenue Long Beach CA (USA)-based forwarding company UTi Worldwide Inc reported revenues of USD 1.16 billion for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2012/13, a 10.9% decrease compared to... Vanguard Logistics Services opens office in Costa Rica Vanguard Logistics Services recently opened an new office in San Jose (Costa Rica). Vanguard Costa Rica is the first Vanguard office to open in Central America. With an experienced... Honold Logistik Group is new logistics partner of Kuka Roboter GmbH The Honold Logistik Group has landed a new customer in Augsburg (Germany) in the shape of the high-tech company Kuka Roboter GmbH. In mid-June, the German logistics service provide...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Think tank sees vast private anti-piracy presence Foschi to head new Carnival Asia unit BAE Norfolk gets $27.2 million more for CG-72 work Damen EcoLiner combines LNG fuel and airlubed hull Gladding-Hearn to build versatile response boat Bollinger delivers first of new class of tugs to Crowley

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners eye Yoshitani ties to Expeditors Trucking association report finds driver turnover rate at over 100 percent Dascher Transport taps new Ocean Freight Director for US First phase of rail project completed at Port of Vancouver Cox, Orris to receive 2012 Connie Awards

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Ebb and flow of the Elbe There were undercurrents of hope at this year's SMM exhibition Shell scraps Odfjell terminal contract Details are sketchy but move follows safety probe at Rotterdam site Liner shipping at a tipping point APL boss Glenn says industry on threshold of great change Teekay Offshore upsizes follow-on issue Company poised to realise $235m Eco-tankers will save owners money New vessels will cut fuel costs UK urges tailored approach to piracy in West Africa Foreign and Commonwealth Office draws up guide to best management practices Foschi to head Carnival's Asia growth Costa Cruises chairman to set up Singapore base to tap emerging regional demand Middle East VLCC glut holds rates in check Flat market forecast for next few weeks Three share Onassis Prize for shipping Academics split $200,000 award for pioneering new discipline in economics Sami founder warns against pressure to shrink armed security teams PMSCs cannot maintain 100% success rate with two-man operation, ICS conference is told To buy or not to buy Is CSAV wise or foolish to eye newbuildings now? Tuvalu confirms NITC flag exit Island state follows Sierra Leone and Tanzania Living with low-sulphur rules Shipowners must work with cargo owners to alleviate added costs Shell hires two product tankers for two years to avoid paying more on spot market Further long-term contracts expected to follow energy major's deal China builds more valemax berths despite official ban Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex carries out preparatory works to construct two iron ore berths capable of receiving 400,000 dwt bulk carriers Box charter market faces onslaught of autumn redeliveries With a significant number of ships already idle, a further decline in rates looks likely Rosatomflot predicts bumper season for Northern Sea Route Volumes match 2011 with two months to go Abundance of chemical tonnage smothers rates upswing Growing trade in sulphuric acid and ethanol unable to lift markets US Congress hearing highlights port funding challenges More must be done to assess risk threats, says AAPA DP World sells Antwerp breakbulk terminal Port giant focuses on Belgium box-handling business US farmers warn that dock strike would bring economic catastrophe East coast shutdown would ruin Obama export drive, warns lobby Teekay Offshore offers 7m shares to fund FPSO purchase Offshore player turns to public equity market for fleet expansion Star Bulk shareholders back reverse stock split Greek owner maintains dividend but ponders share repurchases SCF chief's trial concludes in Moscow Judgment in $67m embezzlement case expected on Monday Precious resells four bulk newbuildings "Indefinite delays" from India's ABG Shipyard prompt Thai dry bulk operator to give up orders placed before the 2008 financial crisis Knightsbridge sells two VLCCs John Fredriksen-linked owner grows cash pile by selling vintage vessels

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Teekay Offshore prices huge offering NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore today priced an upsized follow-on offering to fund its acquisition of the FPSO Voyageur Spirit from parent Teekay Corp California extends fuel tax break VESSEL operators will continue to receive a tax break when buying bunker fuel in California with the passage of a new state law ONE creditors file emergency plea OMEGA Navigation Enterprises' unsecured creditors committee has asked a Texas judge to allow it to seek alternative bids for the bankrupt product tanker owner ECO MR2 warrants 25% price premium BIMCO has joined the debate about how much more an owner should pay for an ECO design MR2 tanker over a conventional design, concluding that a premium of up to 25% can be justified US coal exports accelerate THE Energy Information Administration has significantly increased its forecast for US coal exports as new monthly records are tallied Sabine Pass plots further expansion CHENIERE, developer of the Sabine Pass LNG export project, has announced a new capacity agreement that could pave the wave for a fifth liquefaction train in Louisiana Goa rocked by another iron ore scam ANOTHER scam involving mining and export of ore has hit India and the state government of Goa has ordered shutdown of all 90 iron ore mines until a review is conducted on the extent of irregularities Exporters fear docker strike A STRIKE by US East and Gulf coast dockers would not only delay import boxes but would be devastating for exporters as well, shippers warned yesterday

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
ATA Estimates 20K-30K Truck Driver Shortage How big is trucking's driver shortage? The answer will vary depending on the source, but according to the American Trucking... Truckload Driver Turnover Tops 100 Percent The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers shot past 100 percent in the second quarter, rising above that... FedEx, UPS to Provide Limited Domestic Service in China FedEx and UPS have received approval to operate limited domestic service in China, giving the rivals access to a burgeoning... US Potato Growers Expand Market Worldwide demand for fresh and frozen potatoes continues to climb and U.S. growers sold more than 1.5 million metric tons... Beef Exports Up in July From June But Lag 2011 Levels High corn prices continue to be felt by beef and pork producers as export volumes drag. Beef export volumes... OOCL to Boost Eastbound Europe-Asia Rates OOCL plans to raise rates on the eastbound trade from North Europe to Asia at the beginning of October. ... Port of Virginia Sees Strong TEU Growth The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia soared 24 percent to 188,658 20-foot container units in August... Truckload Rate Hikes Slowed in August, Cass Says Truckload pricing increased 1 percent year-over-year in August and remained flat compared with July, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul... Delmas Suspends Bookings to Two Congo Ports Delmas is suspending bookings of cargo to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ports of Matadi and Boma, citing congestion... CSX Chooses Baltimore Intermodal Facility Site CSX Transportation moved closer to providing double-stack service to the Port of Baltimore this week, after railroad, state and city... Liverpool Adds Container-Handling Equipment The Port of Liverpool has added six straddle carriers to its container-handling fleet. The port has purchased... CMA CGM Launches Bilbao-Le Havre Feeder Service CMA CGM has launched a feeder service linking Bilbao to Le Havre, the Spanish port said this week. The weekly... Air Cargo Germany Adds 2 Freighters Air Cargo Germany is adding two 747-400 extended range freighters to its fleet and boosting frequencies on services to the... Ag Exporters Say Port Strike Would Hurt U.S. exporters of agricultural products say uncertainty surrounding the International Longshoremen's Association Sept. 30 contract expiration is already slowing production... Bengal Tiger Line to Launch Asia Service From Krishnapatnam Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line will launch an intra-Asia service in mid-September from India's Port of Krishnapatnam, a new privately owned... Strife on Board Could Hurt Long Beach, PMSA Head Warns Internal dissension on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has port tenants concerned that the traditionally solid business reputation...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Solar trade war breaks out amid carrier struggle The European Union has launched an investigation into the alleged 'below market value' selling of Chinese manufactured solar panels into the region: dumping in ... X-Press joins Evergreen Black Sea service X-Press Feeders has joined and expanded Evergreen's weekly feeder service between the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. As from last Sunday it has added the ... MSC Flaminia: probe continues US imports expected to rise despite concerns of USEC strike Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to jump by 8.5% in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases ... The tipping point is near Kenneth Glenn, president of APL, believes that the liner shipping industry is on the threshold of great change as a multitude of financial, operational, competitive ... Let's stop the blood sports That was the overriding message that came out of Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of global logistics at Electrolux SEA's key note address at the Global Liner ... Damco further distances itself from Maersk Like APM Terminals, global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco intends to further distance itself from Maersk by moving headquarters from Copenhagen ... Textainer to raise capital San Francisco-headquartered Textainer, which is the world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, is to issue five million new shares - ...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Quick catalyst or game changer? Chinese steel prices are finally on the rise on following news of the nation's plan to stimulate its slowing economy with $157bn worth of investments in infrastructure projects. Sao Paulo IPO still alive Investors eyeing a piece of Seadrill's Brazilian drilling offshoot may have to wait another year before they can get in on the action. TOO raises the stakes Teekay Offshore Partners is moving forward with a supersized follow-on fundraiser that will give it the ammunition needed to purchase an FPSO from its parent. Allied Maritime on the edge Allied Maritime appears to be losing its fight for survival following a deluge of claims filed against the beleaguered bulker operator in a Hellenic court. Foschi makes Asia return Former Costa Cruises boss Pier Luigi Foschi is making a surprise move to Asia to oversee the company's expansion in the region. End of an era at TBS? Could founder Joe Royce be looking for greener pastures after nearly 20 years at the helm of tweendecker/bulker owner TBS International? Fifth cape for Cargill Cargill has continued its interest in the capesize period market picking up its fifth vessel in a little over a month. Fitch downgrades HSH Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded HSH Nordbank after saying its "asset quality" has deteriorated. Cuts could be costly Armed guards will cease to be effective against Somali pirates if shipowners continue efforts to squeeze providers on costs, according to The Security Association for the Maritime Industry. Dockers delay Deniz A Turkish cargoship and its crew were held at Ashdod in Israel following a dispute between an exporter and dockers. Stay sharp off Somalia Shipowners should not become complacent following a sharp fall in piracy off Somalia, a leading military figure warns. AMP probes cadet death Panama is investigating why the body of a young female cadet killed in an accident remained in a fridge on a tanker for 17 days. Privalov awaits verdict Sovcomflot's former London chief Yuri Privalov is hoping to avoid jail after his $67m fraud trial ended without a verdict in Moscow. Dongfang fights for life Struggling Chinese shipyard Dongfang Shipbuilding intends to sell off assets as it tries to stay alive in the downturn. Statoil declares Havila options Norway's Statoil has added to its tally of recent term fixtures by keeping a pair of Havila ships. Opec output rises Tanker owners have been given a small boost after figures showed oil exporting cartel Opec's August production increased, breaking a three-month run of decline. Korean orders halve South Korea's shipbuilders have seen newbuilding orders fall to half what they were a year ago, according to Nomura. Minor Miner delay The removal of the grounded bulker Miner is set to begin off Canada after stormy weather eased. New blood at Bergen Bergen Group has reshuffled the top management at its Fosen shipyard after issuing a profit warning last month. NS selling veteran Japanese owner NS United is testing the sale and purchase waters for its oldest capesize. Worker dies at Brasfels One worker was killed and another eight were injured after a platform collapsed at the Brasfels yard in Brazil. SeaRoc fixes wind ship Vroon's MPI Offshore has secured a short-term charter for one of its wind turbine installation vessels. GME sold to Italians Italy's Prysmian Group has agreed to buy submarine cables and systems installation outfit Global Marine Systems Energy (GME). Ship held for smuggling A small Indonesian controlled tanker has reportedly been detained in Malaysia for allegedly smuggling diesel oil. Boxes set to defy strike US container imports are predicted to increase 8.5% on a year ago despite the impending threat of industrial action.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Vestas starts rail transport of wind blades in Europe "It has been a challenge to develop a viable concept for transporting blades of this size (55 meters long) by rail in Europe, but well worth the effort," said Mette Heileskov Bulow, transportation chief specialist at Vestas. Commentary: Dow Chemical puts analytics to work for logistics U.S. exports down 1% in July Ag shippers fear dock labor stoppage, surcharges Kroger reports fleet efficiency up 9.75% GreenRoad, Insight pair on GPS fleet tracking ANL exempts some Oceania traffic from strike surcharge The Australian liner carrier said shipments transiting the U.S. West Coast from and to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will be exempt from its surcharge on inbound or outbound cargo at U.S. ports, if an ILA strike occurs. CBP shuffles personnel to fill ACE post U.S. Customs is eager for another industry expert to join its ACE development team after the successful run of former customs broker and forwarder Cindy Allen, Assistant Commissioner for International Trade Allen Gina said. Panalpina adds 3 Asia-Europe LCL routes Dachser picks new U.S. ocean head California extends marine fuel exemption The passage of S.B. 1243 (sponsored by State Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach) will mean the state's tax exemption for marine fuel that was due to expire Jan. 1, 2014, will remain intact until Jan. 1, 2024. CHEP to manage Qatar Airways' ULDs CORRECTION: NYK/Hapag suspend calls at Costa Rica port Broadbent takes seat on ITC Orris to be honored by CII in Long Beach Finland pushes cleaner shipping tech

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Fujairah bunker market firm 'Very tight avails' in Richards Bay. Bunker prices firm across Europe Warnings of disruption in Piraeus. Venezuelan refinery 'will have to operate at reduced rates' Refinery will be processing 'at less than 50% capacity' after start-up. 'Green' ship makes maiden call to Rotterdam 8,500 TEU vessel is specially designed for slow steaming operations, says port authority. 'In harbour and off-shore' bunkering planned for Hambantota Sri Lankan port is 'attracting investment.' Call for 0.1% sulphur limit for marine fuel in all EU waters EU rapporteur dismisses 'loud public discussions' by opponents of upcoming sulphur restrictions. GAC adds third office to Brazilian operations Firm opens new Santos office, which includes bunkering services among others. Bunker prices firming in Asian markets Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Bunker tanker up for sheriff's sale in Singapore Sheriff accepting bids for the 2010-built vessel until next Wednesday. New Zealand presents marine legislation bill Bill 'substantially increase' compensation coverage for marine incidents, says government. Slow steaming caps box shipping capacity growth Effective capacity growth lower than fleet growth, says analyst. Fire onboard MV Amsterdam extinguished Vessel reportedly carrying 2,600 mt of bunkers at the time of the incident. Singapore waters around spill area 'generally clean' Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore following collision, says local port authority.

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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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