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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 25, 2012

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OOCL quarterly volumes rise 3.4pc, revenues up 10.9pc to US$1.6 billion Containership supply growth rate down to 5.1pc from 9.7pc at 2010 peak Cosco CEO says China's economy strong enough to lift shipping sector China's 3rd quarter shipping industry prosperity index falls to 78 points Japan's September exports to China fall 14pc after 9.9pc August drop Rwanda and Tanzania sign pact to end cross border non-tariff barriers Cargotec signs US$26 million Pentagon deal for rough-terrain forklifts CMA CGM founder Jacques Saade wins CI Lifetime Achievement Award EU delivers 'statement of objections' against UPS planned TNT buyout Hong Kong airport volume increases 6.8pc in September to 347,000 tonnes TIACA and ICAO enhance cooperation levels in air cargo transport field

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Action needed on places of refuge & casualty investigations: ICS Freight forwarders warned against moving goods to Iran Freight rates fall on Asia-US/Europe trade Guangzhou plans massive investment in sea freight hub development project HMM announces withdrawal of USEC-Asia reefer loop Import container volume up at US ports in Sept. Lloyd's Register announces breakthrough in containership capacity Los Angeles port all set for final phase of harbour dredging Persistence pays off for shipbroker in recovering charter party commission Port of Liverpool & Manchester Ship Canal adjudged Port Authority of the Year Tiger Logistics & Eagle Logistics join hands in exclusive tie-up for Sri Lanka market Almond imports pegged at 80,000 t Raju Roadways makes rapid progress in heavy lift/super ODC transport Agriculture Ministry pitches for long-term farm ex-im policy India & Iran working on import payment issue

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
TCB Railway increases volume by 23% Spain-based TCB Railway Transport, a railfreight company belonging to the terminal operator Grup TCB, has optimised its operations, achieving a cumulative volume of over 90,000 teu... Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo land first freighter at new Quito airport The Dutch carrier Martinair is the market leader in the carriage of fresh cut flowers by air from Ecuador, as it o... Two COOs to manage Quehenberger's operational units Quehenberger Logistics has announced that Klaus Hrazdira and Christian Braunstein are to take joint control of its operational units from 1 January 2013. As COO, Hrazdira will be r... Executive reshuffle at CFL cargo Denmark and CFL cargo Deutschland The railfreight service provider CFL cargo Danmark appointed Armand Bellomi as its managing director this month (October). In June this year, Bellomi became managin... MAN participating in gigaliner field trials in Germany. Since the beginning of October, a 25.25 m long MAN road train (gigaliner) has been shuttling between the MAN logistics centres in Dachau and Salzgitter, transporting spare parts fo... India: widening work starts on national highway 8 in Rajasthan Work has started to widen the Gomati ka chauraha-Udaipur section of India's national highway 8 (NH-8) in Rajasthan. The 83-km long section will be widened to four lanes on a design... Paris to host Tiaca's Air Cargo Forum in 2016 On 3 October 2012 in Atlanta (USA), representatives of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, Air France-KLM Cargo and The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) signed an agreement... Aegean Airlines to acquire Olympic Air The Greek carrier Aegean Airlines and Marfin Investment Group (MIG) have agreed on the sale of 100% of Olympic Air to Aegean. Following the completion of the transaction, Greece-ba... P&O Ferrymasters and Horizon in one-stop shop alliance P&O Ferrymasters, one of Europe's biggest tailor-made logistics services providers, and Horizon International Cargo, one of the UK's leading independent freight forwarders, ha... Globe Express Services expands in Middle East The logistics service provider Globe Express Services (Overseas Group/GES OG) has opened its Dammam terminal yard in Saudi Arabia (KSA), a 23,000 sqm facility that includes an open... Huawei chooses DHL as its Hungarian logistics partner DHL's international presence, its vast experience in production logistics, reliability, unique bundling of quality service, capacity and fast implementation of solutions have led t... Kuehne + Nagel launches e-commerce platform for Lego playmaterials Kuehne + Nagel Belgium has implemented a logistics e-commerce platform and warehouse management system for the Lego Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of play material... Evergreen Line and Hanjin Shipping announce winter programme for CEM/CUS service In response to the seasonal drop in market demand, the Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line and the South Korean carrrier Hanjin Shipping implemented a capacity adjustment to ...

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
NASSCO delivers final ship in T-AKE class Progress in talks aimed at ending U.S. port dispute Ship Finance International buys two car carriers OSG: The sharks start to circle Keppel FELS delivers refurbished and upgraded jack-up

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Experts deliver ethics report to Port of Seattle Commissioners Freight project safety program working at Port of Vancouver, USA US/Canada enter into cargo security pilot program Port of Tacoma sees gains in September container numbers Commerce Department pleased with new US/Panama trade agreement

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Suffolk port packs a punch Felixstowe, the only UK port to handle ultra-large container vessels, squares up to its rivals MPC links up with Thien & Heyenga As well as boxship marketing deal, company also gains major stake in Contchart Contagious debt Engineering and maintenance firms join bunker suppliers in seeing unpaid bills Keeping up with the Jones China's new cabotage regulation does not go as far as its US cousin Advisers appointed for $1.8bn Scandlines sell-off Owners Allianz Capital Partners and 3i Group could dispose of Baltic ferry operator next year OSG filing triggers DHT vessel writedown Tanker company charges hefty impairment for second time in a year Slowdown in fleet growth linked to capesize rates surge Fresh analysis shows overlap between fall in deliveries and a jump in Chinese demand for iron ore imports HES Beheer profits lifted 9.1% on higher liquid bulk volumes Botlek Tank Terminal joint venture with Noble Group expected to make 'positive contribution' Your move, CSA China's shipowners lose a round in their spat with cargo owners Singapore poised to start crucial role in LNG New import terminal will spur flexibility as cargoes are shipped on vessels on the spot market within Asia APL in triple post-panamax boxship deal Three MISC vessels booked for year ahead Euronav forecasts a winter chill for VLCCs Charters just barely cover the daily amount it costs to run a very large crude carrier Samudera profits drop by 64% Fall comes despite 12% rise in volumes HPH Trust sees quarterly profits drop 9% Slowdown in Europe and rise in costs hit bottom line Wei mulls Arctic cruise shipping Is it a whim or a concrete plan in making? JNPT expansion plans hit as PSAI concession is withdrawn Consortium's delays in signing contract puts $1.2bn terminal project at risk ASF economics committee forecasts two more years of pain Liner shipping represents only partial exception Ningbo Marine taken over by power company customer Move runs afoul of Chinese shipowners' plans Minoan to add Trieste to Adriatic route Move aimed at bolstering traffic as Grimaldi appeals for service rationalisation DFDS in ship reshuffle on Channel routes Changes designed to boost services from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk OSG insists it can still pay its way No immediate risk of default for owners or suppliers, says company OSG should produce a detailed restructuring plan Quick filing under Chapter 11 could be catastrophic Costamare profit beats expectations Owner wins new charters to minimise rechartering risk Chinese ports' box throughput rises 8% in the first nine months Country's northernmost port to build 200,000 tonnes ore berth Maersk agrees sale of smaller vessels Former segment of Broström fleet to remain in Sweden under Thun Group Only the lowest tier of PMSCs will die out, says PVI If prices fall, then so will standards, claims Mackenzie Green Shell shipping chief calls for a sustainable solution in Somalia Sharing data across the industry needs to improve, says Henderson IMB chief condemns cover-up of pirates' attempted attacks Shipowners fear further incidents while PMSCs keep silent because of concern over legal liabilities, says Mukundan

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
CSAV extends Virginia port contract CHILE'S box line CSAV has agreed on a five-year contract extension with Port of Virginia Skou warns on box newbuildings MAERSK Line's CEO Søren Skou has warned that a new surge in newbuilding contracts for box ships could be risky in view of weakening industry fundamentals MSC adds momentum to reefer rise SHIPPERS of perishable commodities are facing steep freight increases in 2013 as major carriers join Maersk's scheme to seek higher reefer rates DHT: OSG still pays its bills OSG REMAINS current in its charter payments, but DHT's CEO Svein Moxnes Harfjeld confirmed on today's conference call that his group is preparing for the worst MPC, Thien & Heyenga combine charter desks GERMAN shipping consolidation is progressing this week with a deal between shipmanagers/owners MPC Steamship and Thien & Heyenga to combine chartering units Costamare says it's poised for more growth COSTAMARE has posted higher profits than expected and signalled heightened interest in asset-buying opportunities China thinks carbon tax CHINA'S transport ministry told a Beijing legal conference today it is working on a carbon exchange or carbon tax for domestic shipping DNB: Euronav could be forced into selling ships EURONAV might be compelled to sell some ships to avoid raising funds from the capital markets, said DNB Bank warned today ICTSI buys 35% of terminal's shares PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI has completed acquiring 35% of the shares in a Pakistani container terminal Ningbo Marine acquired SHANGHAI-listed Ningbo Marine today received a bid for 64.58% of the company for RMB2.03Bn ($322.2M) COSCO studies Arctic tourism COSCO president Jiafu Wei has hinted that the giant Chinese conglomerate might add an Arctic tourism unit Maersk Tankers sells SNE unit to Thun MAERSK Tankers, a division of Danish giant AP Møller-Maersk, said today it plans to sell its Small Northwest Europe unit to the Swedish group Thun HPH Trust posts 23% jump in profits SINGAPORE-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust said net profits for the first nine months of this year increased 23% year on year Singapore to plans LNG terminal expansion SINGAPORE plans to add a fourth storage tank at its LNG terminal on Jurong Island, the trade & industry ministry said today Asian gas price linkage urged ASIAN natural gas buyers are likely to continue griping about high prices in the short term, the Gas Asia conference heard today

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Eastbound Trans-Pacific Spot Container Rates Decline The average eastbound trans-Pacific spot rate fell for the second consecutive week as peak-season demand waned. The Drewry Container Rate Benchmark for shipping a 40-foot-equivalent container unit from Hong Kong to Los Angeles slipped 1.6 percent or $43 to $2,606 per FEU. The benchmark rate is 76.3 percent higher than the same... Net Income Sinks at Costamare Costamare's third quarter net income fell to $12.5 million from $17.4 million a year ago as the Greek container ship owner's charter revenue slipped 5 percent to $94.9 million. The NYSE-listed company reported adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of $62.5 million, down from $72.9 million in the third...

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Maritime 'lepers' need a Good Samaritan After a mid-Atlantic onboard explosion ripped through a cargo hold of the MSC Flaminia on July 14, tragically claiming the lives of three seafarers and forcing ... Chinese ports still ahead The nine month throughput for the top ten container ports in China shows little sign of serious impact so far from the dramatic slowdown in European markets, suggesting ... Evergreen refutes Alphaliner 'market share' claims Evergreen's share of global capacity may have risen for the first time in five years as new vessels join the carrier's fleet, but the Taiwanese line has insisted ... Turkon scoops award in 10th anniversary year Wall St dive spells trouble for Obama With the American presidential elections just three weeks away, and incumbent Barack Obama said to be neck-and-neck with Republican rival Mitt Romney, the last ... ESC's Wiesehahn-Vrijman says service is not good enough Marco Wiesehahn-Vrijman, a member of the European Shippers' Council (ESC) Maritime Transport Council, has criticised most aspects of today's liner companies' services.Addressing ... Alliances need to expand Further capacity needs to be trimmed and the alliances need to be expanded if the Asia-Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades are to be returned to some kind of health.At ...

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Buy now, raise later Buy ships now, raise more capital later is the message from Greek containership owner Costamare following its latest trip to Wall Street. Timing is everything There isn't a pressing need for Overseas Shipholding Group's banks to force the company into bankruptcy or foreclose on its tankers, according to an attorney from Bracewell & Giuliani. Debt dominates chat CRT Capital was bombarded by a flood of queries from traders Wednesday in anticipation of a conference call to discuss the legal consequences of financial turmoil at Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). Euronav cashes VLCC Euronav has moved to boost its bank balance with the sale of a VLCC. Brazil helps capes fly A spike in iron ore shipments from Brazil to China is helping a recovery in the capesize market, DNB says. Ningbo Marine sold off Chinese bulker owner Ningbo Marine Company has been taken over by one of its clients, Zhejiang Provincial Energy (ZPE). Life boat pinched Robbers have made off with a life raft from a Korean heavy-lift vessel in the Philippines. Solstad back Down Under Solstad Offshore is sending a second offshore vessel to Australia to work on the Gorgon LNG project. V Ships fined The US Coast Guard (USCG) has fined V Ships Leisure USA following the grounding of a cruiseship in August. OSG poses threat to pool Uncertainty surrounding the fate of Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) may take a toll on the performance of a tanker pool that trades most of its VLCCs, sources said Wednesday. Norwegian lawyers merge Norwegian lawyers Simonsen and Vogt & Wiig are merging to build their presence in the shipping and offshore oil and gas sectors. Triyards earnings soar Triyards has revealed a huge spurt in earnings over the past year as it released its maiden set of results as a listed company. Brazilians fund newbuild Brazilian oil and mining giants Petrobras and Vale are teaming up to finance the construction of a new survey ship. SFL in car carrier bow John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has confirmed its entry into the car carrier sector with the purchase of two ships. MyFerryLink wants cash Eurotunnel has warned that the new MyFerryLink cross-Channel service is under threat as liquidators hold on to cash promised during the collapse of SeaFrance. Nordea remains open Nordea claims it remains open for shipping business despite shouldering loan losses of EUR 54m ($69.84m) linked to the industry during the third quarter. Mixed bag for EOC EOC's numbers have again been blighted by one of its two FPSO units lying idle. Wage wait goes on Former crewmen of a Sri Lankan cargoship are still fighting to claim back-pay 10 months after signing off. Half of yards empty Almost half of the world's shipyards will run out of orders by the end of this year, Deutsche Bank says. Docker killed by pipes A stevedore has been crushed to death by falling steel pipes on a Chinese bulker in the US. Thun swallows Maersk ships Maersk Tankers has sold off a fleet of small tankers to joint-venture partner, Erik Thun. Box first for China China-Mult Trans starts debut Russian Far East containership run. Fire hits ro-pax A Canadian passengership was forced to return to port after a fire in a bow thruster compartment. Brazil gig for Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce has won a £24m ($38.4m) order to design and equip four platform supply vessels (PSVs) for a Brazilian shipowner. CVSC confirms duo China Venezuela Shipping Co (CVSC) has confirmed brokers' reports of a double VLCC order in China. DHT in big write-down DHT Holdings has been forced to write-down the carry value of its fleet by $92.5m in the wake of OSG crisis. OW Bunker buys Bergen OW Bunker has acquired Norwegian rival Bergen Bunkers in a move that consolidates the Scandinavian bunker scene. APT back at NASSCO American Petroleum Tankers (APT) has booked provisional orders for two product tankers at National Steel and Shipbuilding Co (NASSCO). Stealth skipper fined The captain of a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier has been fined following his use of weighted heaving lines at a port in the UK. Maersk eyes Curlew exit Shell and ExxonMobil are in talks about the possible acquisition of an FPSO from AP Moller Maersk. Asian coup continues Reed Smith's Asian expansion campaign continued this week with the addition of another attorney.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
GSF welcomes NZ inquiry into liner antitrust exemption The country's commerce minister on Sept. 3 asked the New Zealand Parliament Commerce Committee to consider proposals to transition international shipping to a normal competition regime governed by 1986 Commerce Act. U.S. Shippers Association to use GT Nexus MSC applies $1,500 reefer rate hike globally Jan. 1 The increase, $1,500 per reefer container, follows one announced by Maersk Line in September. "Current levels of reefer rates are inadequate to offset the very high and increasing operating costs being incurred," MSC said. APT to order ships if granted Title XI guarantee The carrier will build two new tankers at NASSCO's shipyard in San Diego, but said it's commitment to build the ships is contingent on approval of a $340 million Title XI loan guarantee from MarAd. ILA, USMX complete two days of talks "As a result of today's discussions, the parties will have their respective committees review their positions and analyze associated costs," FMCS Director George H. Cohen said in a statement. "Meanwhile, the parties' subcommittees will continue to meet in an effort to resolve additional outstanding issues." CSAV extends contract at Port of Virginia Halifax, CN add joint India rep C.H. Robinson reports higher 3Q profit Norfolk Southern profit hit by downturn in coal Ship Finance acquires car carriers Descartes bolsters European mussel supplier GES names Hughes CEO FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Zim adds Ashdod to transatlantic Med loop The loop, which links the U.S. East Coast and Mediterranean ports, will have a rotation of Haifa, Piraeus, Genoa, Tarragona, Halifax, New York, Savannah, Kingston, Tarragona, Ashdod, and Haifa. Crowley names VPs WTO panel set up for U.S.-China auto dispute

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OCTOBER 24, 2012
Rotterdam mid-week prices continue to fall Strong buyer interest in Gibraltar. Italian shipowner's restructuring close to completion Plan has bank and shareholder support. IMO regulations 'will help owners save fuel' SEEMP will encourage best practice; newbuild tanker 13% better than EEDI requirement, Kyklades Maritime Corporation tells press conference. Lightweight fire insulation could cut bunker consumption Lighter insulation brings increased efficiency, says UK company. Fourth tank for Singapore's LNG terminal Expanding capacity will be a 'catalyst' for LNG bunkering, trading and break bulk services. Dan-Bunkering hires new trader Saaid is multi-lingual and comes from outside the bunker industry. Mid-week bunker prices continue to dip at Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Chimbusco Qinhuangdao ahead of sales target The Qinhuangdao branch reaches its bonded bunkers target 'three months advance', says Chimbusco. Three senior members to leave Brightoil Singapore-based director reportedly joining OW Bunkers in November. Fuel changeover requires greater awareness from crew, says P&I club 'Very important' for crew to be familiar with properties of fuel supplied, says Gard. BP commences $20 million fuel terminal expansion Expansion of Australia terminal will allow company to 'further optimise' shipping operations at its refinery. Bunker prices to 'remain a concern' Singapore-listed shipping firm posts 64% decline in Q3 profit. Shipyard launches first hybrid tug ASD 2810 Hybrid tug fitted with battery packs and solar panels, says Damen Shipyards.

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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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