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October 16, 2012

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CMA CGM, chops Turkey, to open Egyptian-Turkish/Russia citrus reefer run Maersk 14,770-TEUer tests at Suez Canal Container Terminal, turning basin K+N profit rises 4pc to US$4.89 billion in first 9 months, sales up 6pc Weak air cargo market, big fine, cuts Panalpina's third quarter profits ANL expands in south east Asia-Australia by joining ASA consortium Shipowners oppose salvor eco-bonus demands at Beijing admiralty law meeting Khalifa Port to export first shipment of 700 boxes of Borouge plastics Memphis trucker buys OOCL chassis to set up co-op with other firms Vivien Lau takes helm at Hacis as Ken Bell becomes Tradeport's new CEO Chinese air cargo shifts to Frankfurt-Hahn to bypass night flight ban Turkey fails to back claims that seized Syrian A-380 carried illegal cargo Logwin opens office, 359-square metre bonded warehouse at Jakarta airport

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CSL pays dividend of 19.72 cr. for 2011-12 InterManager appoints new team Italia Marittima, Arkas launch Genoa-Libya 10-day service LA port recognised for environmental practices Med Cross Lines to launch regular liner service connecting Port of Koper & Libya NYK to build 4 new pure car & truck carriers OOCL alters SBX service network Rates fall across major trade lanes last week Team Spirit plans to expand consolidation & other services YANG MING LINE extends AWE3 loop to Colon, Mexico G. K. Vasan dedicates Ennore Port's LPG ex-im facilities to nation KoPT directs HBT to resume operations in a week ADB cuts India's growth projection to 5.6 pc INR extends its weak trend against dollar Idealistically speaking

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Sovcomflot appoints new management members Sovcomflot, a joint stock company and one of Russia's biggest shipping companies, has appointed Igor Tonkovidov as the new executive vice president of the OAO Sovcomflot and techni... Air Arabia now to Erbil Air Arabia yesterday (14 October) launched regular services to Erbil, its second destination in Iraq and 76th destination worldwide. The carrier offers four weekly services between... Increasing number of Danish road hauliers benefit from ITD driving and rest time service The Trade Association for the Danish road transport of goods (ITD) now provides its driving and rest time service TachoWeb to 350 companies and 3,700 lorries, and thereby keeps tra... Rosmorport opens ferry terminal in Olya A. Lavrishchev, general director of Russia's national shipping company Rosmorport FSUE, has officially opened a new automobile ferry port in the Russian port of Olya. The new termi... AirAsia X suspends services to Teheran AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of the Malaysian carrier AirAsia, has suspended its services to Teheran Imam Khomeini airport in Iran, due to challenging economic and ... Kombiverkehr introduces new trains The Frankfurt-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is to increase capacity in its own network and introduce new trains between the Cologne-Eifeltor and Munich-Riem C... Indian Railways hauls 481.45 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 481.45 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April and September this year. The volume of freight that was hauled shows an increase of 2... Daimler first to receive certification for meeting EU regulation on AEBS advanced emergency braking systems The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has presented Daimler AG with the first certificate of approval to be issued in Europe that relates to the international regulati... Hong Kong Air Cargo terminals appoints new managing director Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has appointed Vivien Lau as managing director of its Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Ltd subsidiary (Hacis). Lau replaces Kenneth Be... Swiss reports growth in cargo volumes in the first nine months Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight business division of Switzerland's flag carrier Swiss, posted a 6% increase in sales in terms of revenue tonne kilometres for the first nine month... Air Charter Service enlarges team in Germany Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Caroline Werf as cargo account coordinator of the team in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The ACS affiliate in Germany was established in 2010.... Gebrüder Weiss to step up logistics solutions activities Gebrüder Weiss (GW), a global transport and logistics service provider based in Lauterach (Austria), has launched an information campaign to underline its expertise in the field of...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Hornbeck orders two more from Eastern Shipbuilding Electric Boat gets another $459 million for nuclear sub... GL North American Committee meets in Houston Ocean Rig orders another drillship NYK orders four post-Panamax PCTCs Wärtsilä engines, thrusters picked for Brazil drillships China's AVIC to acquire Deltamarin

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Dredging project begins today for Snohomish River settling basins Ship recycling money headed to America's maritime academies Port of Portland invites public to attend Hillsboro Airport event Port of Los Angeles releases September cargo volume numbers NYK Line places orders for four car/truck carrying ships

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Ocean Rig orders additional drillship from Samsung Contract for January 2015 delivery likely to be first of three options held with yard FMM agrees credit lines to build Açu shipyard Deal comes after new Brazil superport struggles to convince other investors Fuzzy logic creates new sophisticated anti-piracy system WatchStander aims to transform the way that vessels pre-empt attacks WatchStander: how it works Off-the-shelf hardware uses proprietary military-grade software Costs, benefits and advantages Shipowners could recoup installation price from reduced insurance premiums New studies boost LNG fuel outlook LR analysis of deepsea uptake backs DNV study highlighting strong demand Terminals must back natural gas as a marine fuel Terminals must back gas as a fuel if a global network is to develop Federal mediator reports 'good progress' in US dock wages talks ILA and USMX resume negotiations this week after five 'productive' days The man who came from the mountains Minsheng Leasing president Zhou Wei has changed the maritime business in China Chiller in Manila Labour supply firms baffled after sting leaves 19 facing charges of illegal recruitment Jiangnan Heavy warns of third-quarter loss Prolonged industry woes spread from shipyards to equipment makers KDB leads $334m syndicated loan for Polaris-Vale deal Policy bank backs leaseback deal to purchase 10 VLOCs Capesize rates tick up as China reports second-highest monthly ore imports Activity has picked up and stayed high since July, supporting a charter rate increase FreeSeas lines up cash from hedge fund Dutchess Opportunity Fund agrees three-year deal to buy up to 10% of Greek bulker owner Strike fears see US imports peak in July Zepol data suggests fears of east coast stoppages spurred unseasonally early flows Pre-trial Costa Concordia hearing begins in Italy Schettino in court for testimonies and review of black box data BIMCO pledges that audits of armed guards will uphold ISO standards Draft proposal reveals that auditors will need national accreditation China's oil imports rise in September Temporary boon to tanker industry Houston offers 'huge premium' over Middle East VLGC spot market Premiums for the US loadings widen the gap to $30,000 versus $50,000 per day Univan and Wallem face illegal recruitment charges in Philippines Move follows undercover sting at Luneta Seafarers' Centre Protests shut Alang yards after three held over fatal Union Brave blast Anger over 'culpable homicide' arrest of two owners and a manager at Kiran Ship Breaking EU investment bank seeks to lend more to maritime sector Smaller ports must combine projects to reach level at which EIB usually participates Spanish court to hear accusations over Prestige oil disaster Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for tanker's 77-year-old master NYK places first car carrier order since start of the financial crisis Japanese giant is optimistic about vehicle demand despite facing antitrust investigation The art of war Maersk capacity cuts may prompt a deadly new battle for Asia-Europe market share Maersk Line capacity cut could bring back the dark days of 2011 Rival carriers' response will be critical for rates as demand continues to plummet Toney Capital Holdings backs new anti-piracy system Biggest vessel repossession and auction group in US senses lucrative business opportunity Better sea freight volumes boost K+N third quarter Group turnover up 12.4% on year, but firm warns that market growth has slowed China Shipping Development predicts return to profitability Tanker and bulker giant expects small third-quarter profit after change of accounting

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
'Good progress' seen in US port talks US EAST Coast dockers and employers are returning to talks after five days of "good progress", a federal mediator confirmed Maersk, CSAV scoop up post-Panamaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today Maersk Line and CSAV have chartered in five 8,500teu ships between them India stays bullish in breaking market BREAKING is continuing its bullish streak in India, although concerns about a weakening rupee and Delhi's safety push could curb the trend NYK orders four PCCs NYK TODAY said it has ordered four pure car and truck carriers to be delivered in 2014-15 Nam Cheong to issue notes MALAYSIA'S offshore support vessel builder Nam Cheong said it will issue up to S$200M ($164M) in notes Jaya to expand in Batam SINGAPORE-listed Jaya Holdings said today it will expand its Batam shipyard by November 2013 so it can build more and larger vessels Xiamen compensated for port switch XIAMEN International Port Group will receive 1Bn yuan ($150M) in compensation from the municipal government for land that had been reserved for its Dongdu terminal AVIC acquires majority stake in Deltamarin AVIC International Investments said today it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Deltamarin, the Finnish naval architecture consultancy ExxonMobil's VLCCs reportedly sold BROKERS said today ExxonMobil might have sold its two VLCCs to Malaysian FPSO specialist Bumi Armada Panamax prices still seeking a benchmark THE GROWING gap between secondhand Panamax prices has left market players scratching their heads over benchmarks Seadrill IPO launched SEADRILL Partners said today it has launched an IPO of 8.75M common units in New York

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMA CGM Launches Mideast-Russia Citrus Service CMA CGM recently launched the Citrus Express, a seasonal service to transport citrus exports from Turkey and Egypt to Russia. The fixed-day weekly service will transport goods from Mersin, Turkey, to Novorossiysk, Russia, in five days; and Damietta, Egypt, to Novorossiysk in seven days. Beginning Nov. 2, the container shipping company will... CMA CGM Restructures Asia-Med Services CMA CGM recently announced the reshuffling of its Asia-Mediterranean services, including the removal of its Turkey Shuttle, effective Nov. 8. The Turkey Shuttle comprised eight vessels of 6,500 20-foot-equivalent units, jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk, linking Asia to the Red Sea, Egypt and Turkey. The container carrier will maintain its... DOT Gives Extra $2.3 Million to Maritime Academies America's six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced recently. The $392,913 given to each academy is available from the sale of obsolete vessels from the Maritime Administration's National Defense Reserve Fleet and budget savings by the Maritime Administration. The academies receiving...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Reefer trade to remain resilient Drewry Maritime Research expects that the trade in perishable products over the next five years will grow at a slightly faster level that that of the past decade ... Full-year still looking good for K+N despite Asia - Europe US east coast Virginia port's liftings jump The Port of Virginia has seen its throughput jump by 8.1% for the first eight months of the year, hitting 785,776TEU - with shippers dashing to get their cargo ... Hackett: Maersk cull 'unlikely to hold up rates' Maersk Line's move to reduce capacity on the Asia-Europe trades is unlikely to hold up rates as intended, according to Hackett Associates consultant Ben Hackett.'Rates ... Sokhna strikebound again The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna appears to be strikebound again, with local reports saying that dockers walked out on Saturday, following several days of go-slows. ... MSC Flaminia: 442 boxes discharged SA truckers unions get 27% rise over three years Further details have now emerged of the wage deal struck between South Africa's Road Freight Employers' Association (RFEA) and the country's various truck drivers' ... China's exporters bounce back Fears of an abrupt slowdown in the Chinese economy may have been over-egged if the latest data from the world's second-largest economy is any guide, giving ocean ...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMRE tests trigger finger Shares of Costamare took a hit in afterhours trading Monday after the Greek containership owner outlined plans for a follow-on equity offering. Diana bulker detained The crew of a bulker controlled by Diana Shipping has been accused of using a "magic pipe" to discharge oily waste into the sea. Crewman missing A frantic search for a missing crewman from an MSC containership is underway in the US Gulf. GBN torches rumours Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione (GBN) has torpedoed talk that it has sold off its fleet of handysize chemical carriers. Batista borrows more Eike Batista's OSX has bagged a fresh batch of funds to help pay for its Acu Shipyard in Brazil. Clearlake goes Greek A Greek-owned capesize bulker has secured the highest period contract on offer in the market for more than six months. ORIG makes it eight George Economou's Ocean Rig has inked a contract to construct another ultra deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. A deliberate spill? Western spy chiefs are worried that Iran could run an oil tanker on to rocks in the Strait of Hormuz to cause chaos in the Middle East. Prestige trial to begin Three officers from the sunken tanker Prestige will finally face trial in Spain tomorrow over the 2002 disaster. FreeSeas under pressure Falling vessel values again hurt FreeSeas in the first half of 2012 contributing to another interim loss for the company. EU tightens Iran bans The European Union has toughened up its sanctions against Iran in a bid to force it to the negotiating table over its alleged nuclear weapons programme. Wartsila to supply drillship Wartsila has won the contract to supply propulsion systems for six deepwater drillships under construction at Sembcorp Marine's Brazilian yard. Hezhong plots 20-ship spree A new tanker company formed by a Dalian investment fund is planning to build up a fleet of 20 chemical tankers within three years. Greek greats still waiting Many traditional Greek owners are still keeping their powder dry despite huge interest in second-hand bulkers, a leading shipbroker says. Jaya to upsize Batam Jaya Holdings is planning to expand its yard in Batam as it prepares to build bigger more advanced vessels following its tie-up with IHC Merwede. Schettino in court Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared in court in Italy as passengers took the chance to look him in the eye. Alang hit by strike action Scrapping brought to a standstill in protest against yard owners' arrest. Greenland grounding A Greenland ferry has been put out of action for a week after grounding in strong winds. Oldendorff extends spree Oldendorff Carriers is tipped to have continued its bulker buying spree with the purchase of a ship from Japan's Marubeni. KCSI bill cut The Philippines supreme court has reduced the cash payable by Keppel Cebu Shipyard Inc (KCSI) to an insurer following the fire on the Superferry 3 in 2000. Sandfrakt adds another Norwegian shipowner Sandfrakt has added another small bulker to its fleet. PGS firms MHI pair Petroleum Geo-Services has finally taken up options on newbuildings worth $500m at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Ships still stuck Heavy seas are hampering dredging operations to free two multipurpose vessels stuck on a Spanish beach for two weeks. Lawyer dies in Yemen A popular shipping lawyer has died after being found injured at his home in Yemen. Seadrill IPO underway John Fredriksen's Seadrill is looking to haul in over $220m from the IPO of a master limited partnership (MLP) subsidiary in the US. Jaws drydocked Workers at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore thought they'd landed a big fish for their dinner after a drydock was drained earlier this month. Damen seals Kuwait deal Dutch shipbuilder Damen is to supply 14 tugs to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). Cosco wins FPSO Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) has turned to China for a circular floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO). NYK orders PCTC quartet NYK has ordered four pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at two shipyards in Japan, the company announced Monday. Nam Cheong eyes funds Nam Cheong is looking to raise capital after setting up a SGD200m ($163m) multicurrency medium term note programme. Canadian ship aground A Le Groupe Desgagne-owned multi-purpose vessel has run aground on the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada on Sunday. Confusion over ransom Confusion surrounds the amount of money FreeSeas allegedly paid to have one of its bulkers released by Somali pirates.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Aljex integrates DAT Direct into software Hyundai to stop U.S. East Coast/Asia reefer service "he decision to suspend the service is based upon prevailing non-compensatory rate levels from the East Coast and longer roundtrip voyages which translate to higher costs for HMM," the line said in a statement. Car carriers go post-Panamax The Japanese carrier expects worldwide demand for PCTC transport to "steadily expand" and its four new vessels on order will transit the new Panama Canal locks when operational in the autumn of 2014. Freeport names Carlson port director He previously was senior vice president of liner services and business development for the North Carolina Ports Authority, where he was responsible for marketing and pricing container, bulk and breakbulk business activities. Direct ChassisLink joins 2 CCM pools William J. Shea, chief executive officer of DCLI, said his firm's participation in the CCM pools "will increase flexibility for our customers and supplement our existing extensive chassis supply network." MarAd scraps ships faster than anticipated 6 U.S. maritime schools share $2.36 million Feds: 'Good progress' made on ILA talks Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance on a new labor contract will continue this week with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Troy adds LCL services to South America J.B. Hunt helped by strong intermodal FONASBA names Collins president Freeborn & Peters forms transportation team

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Cairns diesel spill cleanup complete Ports North says the operation to clear up the diesel spill is complete. PDVSA appoints bunker traders Orlando Castejon and Zelime Gonzalez have been appointed as bunker and lubricant traders. Fuel oil steady as Asian inter-month spread nears parity Sentiment in market was depressed as rising oil prices threatened demand. MEPC to revisit US GHG proposal US in bid to avoid political obstacles and improve energy efficiency of all ships through future amendment of MARPOL Annex VI. Fujairah bunker prices show little movement Good avails in Cape Town. Bunker prices falling in Europe Above average demand in Gibraltar. Iran facing tougher EU sanctions European companies will be forbidden from providing oil storage capabilities. Iranian tanker 'plot' raises pollution fears A spill in the Strait of Hormuz could see sanctions temporarily lifted. Prestige trial starts tomorrow Civil damages is said to exceed EUR 2.2bn Company launches 'game-changing' bunker software 'Anything that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs has major potential,' says Inatech CEO. Phillippines oil company buys up shipping firm Chelsea Shipping supplies bunkers to US Navy at Subic Bay. Singapore bunker sales fall to seven-month low Falls seen across all IFO grades. Port expects record number of cruise ship visits Australian port to see cruise traffic climb by 30%. Week opens with fall in bunker prices Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. NYK Line orders four 'next-generation' PCTC vessels Ships offer an improved fuel performance of 30%, says firm. Vitol increases core revolving credit facility to $6 billion Due to 'strong demand from existing and new lenders', it says. 'Prospects' for LNG-fuelled shipping in Asia Class society may look at the prospects of LNG bunker adoption in specific regions. Middle Eastern firm developing LNG engine technology Vessel engines will use LNG instead of fuel oil, says Qatargas spokesman. Quantity matters At current prices, minute inaccuracies in measuring fuel delivered can impact operating costs 'significantly'. Cappuccino bunkers: Shipowners, charterers could be 'equally at fault' Industry should not be 'quick to attribute' bunker quantity disputes to the cappuccino effect.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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