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BRIEFS

February 4, 2014

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Panamax ships face gloomy employment prospects after 2015 Jiangsu's 558-kilometre Lianyungang-Shanghai ship channel completed Qingdao simplified customs clearance rules extend to 26 provinces Jiangxi rail freight falls 6.6pc to 45.9 million tonnes in first 11 months Nanjing to build 26-square kilometre Yangtze Shipping Logistics Centre Khorgas rail checkpoint handles 1.5 million tonnes in 11 months Gansu, Khorgas checkpoint build agricultural export service China Railway Changchun freight centre offers LTL service to Yanji Guangxi revises Beibu Gulf policy to speed port, shipping development Inner Mongolia trade value up 6.5pc to US$12 billion in 2013 56 Chinese border posts adopt 'only once 3-in-1' inspection regime Ro-ro shipping conference to be held at Gothenburg on February 20 Cool Logistics Africa conference returns to Cape Town from March 4-6 China Postal Airlines launches Hangzhou-Beijing-Guangzhou service UTair's new route between Krasnodar, Russia and Yerevan, Armenia ATK and Airbus sign deal on A350 XWB-1000 for parts production

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
UASC cements its largest ever newbuilding order by exercising options for six 14,000-TEU vessels ABG Shipyard delivers India's first indigenously built oceanographic research vessel Cargotec's MacGregor completes acquisition of Aker Solutions' mooring & loading systems unit CMA CGM launches PANAMA 2 (PAD 2) service from Oceania to US Govt incentivising coastal shipping HAROPA emerges as a winning port system National Waterway-4 project launched NYK & Puninar Jaya launch venture offering total automotive logistics solutions in Indonesia Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) increases Europe-Asia rate from March 1 Cochin Port launches trailer booking through internet & sms Kandla Port & dock workers union submits memorandum of demands to Vasan NMPT bags Greentech Environment-2013 award in Gold category Thar Dry Port adjudged ICD of the Year at Gujarat Junction 2014 Subsidiaries pitch to take up Rlys' projects ADB to provide loan to encourage infrastructure investment CIL floats fresh tender for coal import INR eases further on increased dollar demand IRCON bags top award for project export

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K Line sees leap in profits but poor container results Kombiverkehr shifts more trucks to rails DTC and Hellmann East Europe to collaborate UASC confirms option for six additional ULCVs GLS receives ISO certification for entire group CER: road legislation harms intermodality Record volumes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Aeroflot expands fleet with new B777-300ER and SSH-100 CSX achieves place on SCPLI index DB Schenker Logistics: first Tapa certified firm at Charles... Drewry: big ships too expensive to lay up New record market share for DAF trucks Garbe Logistic inaugurates new office in Frankfurt am Main Changes to supervisory board at port of Le Havre Schwieriges Marktumfeld Boeing's special support of Super Bowl winner Seattle...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Edison Chouest acquires Bee Mar Platform Supply Vessels February 03, 2014 EBDG to design new car ferry for The Steamship Authority MAN EcoCam retrofit allows low-load optimization Jackson Offshore PSV series debuts new GPA bow design Zamakona Shipyard launches Field Support Vessel Boutique shipping bank set to start operations in April Fourth GPA 696 delivered to Bourbon Newest Mobile Landing Platform ship named for John Glenn UASC ups order with HHI to 16 containerships

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
TT Club offering learning course on proper container packing practices Crowley Guatemala logistics/liner units move to new Guatemala City office Port of Olympia readies for annual boating/chowder event Coast Guard medevacs tug crewman injured while working in Elliott Bay General Dynamics NASSCO christens new MLP vessel

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Shipping leader slams EU regulatory interference UK Chamber president urges industry to be more vocal on business matters See you in Piccadilly Future of LNG shipping to be aired at Informa's LNG shipping conference StealthGas clinches bank finance for growing LPG orderbook Two more vessels ordered as owner charters six with purchase options to unidentified owner-operator US civil engineers sound warning over 'mediocre' ports Influential professional body calls for federal investment and a national freight strategy Euronav denies OSG tankers deal Belgian owner refutes talk of $260m VLCC and aframax purchases Steady as she goes for scrapping sales Brokers report a busy week despite fickle sentiment in the subcontinent Panama peace talks extended Canal authority and building consortium seek to avert threatened suspension of works Goldenport reduces loss in 2013 as dry bulk optimism rises London-listed owner eyes bulkers but says containership recovery 'unpredictable' Customers could face fines under tougher China export rules, warn box lines New rate and contract regulations take effect on February 15 US box imports hit a six-year high Mediterranean Shipping Co was the largest carrier of US-bound boxes in 2013 bringing in more than 2.5m teu Rotterdam does not expect to lose volume to P3 tie-up Northern range port plays down impact of the allies' planned service reduction Amended European proposals for CO2 monitoring and reporting draw closer Parliament agrees to include smaller ships and NOx in regional MRV scheme Maran Gas exercises DSME options for two LNG ships Greek owner named as the buyer behind the newly announced contracts Norway says yes to new shipping bank M&M prepares a capital issue having secured its private trading licence Data Hub: Freight Rate Indicators The fourth quarter was a freight rate rollercoaster as prices went from low to high Bread for everybody Mediterranean operators are facing up to the challenge of weaker volume growth and vessel cascading TEN offering tops $86m Tanker owner's stock bucks the Dow's downward trend with successful offering DSME books two liquefied natural gas carriers in $404m deal Order for unnamed European owner will be delivered in 2016 Ruling reshapes steel damage claims English court judgment grants cargo interests a new weapon in rust disputes UASC exercises options for six more 14,000 teu boxships Dubai-based carrier's 20-vessel fleet upgrade is worth more than $2bn More costly loans could be around the corner European Central Bank to scrutinise shipping books Cruising for a bruising As passengerships grow ever bigger, will port residents continue to welcome them?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
StealthGas tops off fleet expansion NASDAQ-listed StealthGas has acquired two more 'eco' LPG newbuilds and provided an update on expansion financing and management changes Scorpio Bulkers adds charter-ins NYSE-listed newcomer Scorpio Bulkers has complemented its newbuild programme with five charter-ins Indonesian trade minister targets presidency Indonesian trade minister Gita Wirjawan announced he was standing down on 31 January and joining the race for the Democratic nomination for the presidential election in July Diver dies at Costa Concordia salvage site The Italian prosecution service has begun an investigation into the death of a Spanish diver working on the operation to remove the wreck of the Costa Concordia from the island of Giglio on 1 February Tax bill leads to net loss for Havila A tax bill that Havila Shipping contested led to a net loss for the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner in the final quarter of 2013 Oil spill after VLCC collides with pipelines A major oil spill has occurred off Yosu, South Korea on 31 January, after a VLCC collided with oil pipelines, said the Korea Coast Guard UASC places largest ever newbuilding order United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has exercised its options for six more 14,000 TEU vessels at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) bringing the total order to 16 ships Philippines STCW derecognition could result in 80,000 job losses Philippines senate leader Franklin Drilon has warned that 80,000 Filipino seafarers could lose their jobs if the European Union (EU) carries out its threat to derecognise their Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certification EU project looks at 'self-healing' coatings An EU-funded research project at the Center of Maritime Technologies in Hamburg, Germany, is exploring new approaches to through-life asset management Frontline issued 8.8M new shares in January Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, said it had issued 8M in shares in January under an 'at the market' programme it launched in June 2013 Cyclone Fletcher crosses Australia's Gulf Australia's Gulf ports remained open today (3 February) as Tropical Cyclone Fletcher approached the second cyclone in as many weeks Abbot Point dredging gets the final nod Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) has approved the dumping of 3M tonnes of dredged material at sea during the expansion of the Abbot Point coal port on the Queensland coast Indonesia to ratify MLC by presidential decree A 40-person delegation from the Indonesian Maritime Council met last week with the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the country's Minister for Transport to call for the immediate ratification of the Seafarer's Bill of Rights (MLC)

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Saia Boosts Revenue and Profit, Sees Rising Demand Less-than-truckload carrier Saia rolls into 2014 with stronger revenue and profit, thanks to shipping demand that continued to increase in January, despite disruptions caused by winter storms. Saia's revenue, 2008-2013The John's Creek, Ga.-based carrier's LTL tonnage was up 3.2 percent year-over-year in January, following a 7.4 percent increase in December and... JAL's Profit Sinks Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) said on Jan. 31 that its group net profit tumbled in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, 2013, from a year earlier, despite increased revenues from both passenger and cargo operations. JAL posted a net profit of ¥123.5 billion yen (US$1.2... ANA's Net Profit Tumbles Japan's ANA Holdings Inc., the parent firm of All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), said on Jan. 31 that its group net profit nosedived in the first three quarters of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, 2013, from a year earlier, despite a sharp rise in international cargo revenue. A recovery... Profitable ABF Prepares for Stronger Shipping Demand Stronger shipping demand, higher truck rates and savings from a new five-year labor agreement combined to deliver a solid increase in revenue and return to profit in 2013 for Arkansas Best and its less-than-truckload subsidiary ABF Freight System, the sixth-largest LTL trucking company. ABF's return to profitability Full-size chart ABF ended 2013 with... Guenther Succeeds Waterworth at Houston Port Roger Guenther, deputy director of operations at the Port of Houston Authority, has been named executive director following the abrupt retirement of Leonard Waterworh. Waterworth, a retired Army Corps of Engineers colonel, announced his retirement at the Jan. 31 port commission meeting. He said he wanted to pursue other opportunities, including... Panama Canal Exec Slams Nicaraguan Canal Idea SEA ISLAND, Ga. - A canal through Nicaragua connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will cost double proponents' estimate and will likely never be built, the No. 2 official at the Panama Canal said today. "We don't see how that project will be ever constructed because it doesn't make economic sense,"... STB to "Explore" Competitive Switching Issues in March WASHINGTON - The types of questions posed by Surface Transportation Board commissioners to railroads and shippers in late March could give some indication on how the trio, particularly its newest addition, views a controversial competitive switching proposal. The STB said it will hold a hearing on March 25-26 to "explore issues"... Lifting Economic Clouds to Boost Asian Exports If, as Bob Dylan once famously croaked, "The answer is blowin' in the wind," then Asia's macroeconomic weather vanes are indicating fair to medium tailwinds, albeit with a risk of low pressure. The outlook certainly looks better now than it did a year ago. Fourth quarter 2013 data from major markets... P3, G6 Alliances Slow Container Ship Lay-Ups The impending launches of the P3 and G6 alliances have contributed to fewer ships being laid up and services withdrawn despite weak demand as non-aligned carriers fear losing market share to their larger rivals, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Asia-Northern Europe sailings cancellations in the fourth quarter of 2012 versus the... United Arab Shipping Co. Orders Six More Mega-Ships United Arab Shipping Co. today said it has exercised an option for six additional 14,000-TEU container ships, taking its total order book to 16 vessels worth more than $2 billion. The Kuwait-based carrier placed a firm order for 10 ships, including five 18,000-TEU vessels, at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries... CMA CGM Upgrades Oceania-US Service CMA CGM has upgraded its Oceania-U.S. service to a weekly frequency with the addition of a second string to its PAD service, which will take effect in the beginning of March. Port rotation of CMA CGM's new PAD 2 service. Full-size image The new PAD 2 service will complement the existing fortnightly PAD... C.H. Robinson Expands Welch's Grape Distribution Globally EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (January 30, 2014) - C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest produce and logistics companies, continues to expand Welch's' Fresh Grapes globally. To mark the occasion, Welch's® Fresh Grapes and other produce offerings will be showcased at the C.H. Robinson booth during the Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, Germany... Kane Is Able Expands Distribution Operations to Detroit DETROIT, MI - January 30, 2014 - Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- www.kaneisable.com) will add a distribution center in Michigan to its national distribution network in early February, 2014. KANE is opening the operation to address growing customer demand in the Detroit market. KANE will be moving into a...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
SALT passes taste test Scorpio Bulkers made waves on Wall Street Monday after adding chartered tonnage to its fleet of bulkers and many believe more contracts are going to materialise in the weeks to come. Wells upgrades DSX A leading Wall Street equity analyst is urging clients to accumulate shares of Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping. Boost for Piraeus Passenger traffic at the Greek port of Piraeus has fallen 1.7% in 2013, but container business is booming. Onassis logs in The Alexander S Onassis Foundation paid out $30m last month to buy 1.9 million shares in Peter Livanos's Gaslog and take its holding to 6.9 million shares - equivalent to an 8.4% stake. Dutch courage JR Ship Investments buys out Commerzbank mortgages with sweetened bond issue Nanjing to lose more Shanghai-listed Nanjing Tanker is predicting a slight rise in its net loss for 2013. FRO's wriggle-room John Fredriksen's Frontline has secured its continued operation through a recent share sale, DNB Markets says. SALT hits the water Scorpio Bulkers, the Emanuele Lauro-led company which has raised some $900m to order 74 newbuildings, has suddenly leapt into the time-charter market. Stealth fixes newbuilds Greece's StealthGas has found term employment for the first two of its series of Japanese eco-newbuildings. Vafias steps in Stealthgas CEO Harry Vafias is taking over financial duties on a temporary basis after the company lost its CFO last year. Naikai Zosen knocked Naikai Zosen has reported a JPY 1.7bn operating loss for the first nine months of 2013 compared with a JPY 3.1bn profit in the same period of the previous year. Two more for StealthGas Harry Vafias-led StealthGas has added a couple of small gas carriers to its Japanese orderbook. Mercator slashes loss Indian owner Mercator has reduced its deficit in the first nine months as costs fell and one-off expenses were lower. UK tax break is handy An investment firm which specializes in the UK's Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is setting up a company to acquire and operate a handymax bulk carrier. Oceania expansion France's CMA CGM is adding a second string to its Oceania to US service. Ro-ro trio released Three Indian crewmen have been freed after Nigerian forces carried out an operation against gunmen in Rivers state. 12 crew feared dead Indian seafarers missing after grounded cargoship sinks off Yemen. Goldenport to bulk up Goldenport Holdings chief executive John Dragnis says the company will acquire more bulk carriers and cut back on boxships in 2014 as the dry cargo sector has moved into profitably. Stanford ties up PSV Dubai's Stanford Marine has fixed a supply ship into Angola for five years. Kleven linked to Gdansk Norwegian shipbuilding group Kleven Verft is considering a move for Poland's struggling Gdansk Shipyard. DSME inks LNG double South Korean shipbuilder DSME has added two more LNG carriers to its orderbook for Greece's Maran Gas Maritime. Swiber in strong start Swiber Holdings has made a promising start to 2014 with five contracts worth $235m for itself and its subsidiaries. ZPMC plans conversion Shanghai Zhenhua Shipping Co (ZPMC) is to convert a LR2 product tanker into a semi-submersible heavy lift vessel. VLCC in Yeosu prang An Ocean Tankers owned VLCC has collided with a jetty at the South Korean port of Yeosu. Malaysian MPP freed Malaysia's Geniki Lines looks to have found the $45,000 necessary to secure the release of one of its ships arrested in Singapore.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Stuck in neutral: CBP needs commissioner Commentary: You get what you pay for Commentary: 'TTIP-ing' point for logistics industry Commentary: Tolling interstates impacts supply chains FMCSA says study shows HOS restart provision 'effective' This recent research is considered one of the largest real-world studies ever conducted with commercial truck drivers, and included 106 participants, 1,260 days of data and nearly 415,000 miles of driving. Panama Canal talks to continue through Tuesday The Panama Canal Authority announced Friday that discussions will continue until Feb. 4 with Grupo Unidos por el Canal in an effort to find a solution that will allow the canal expansion project to remain on track. Guenther replaces Waterworth as Houston port director Leonard Waterworth caught city officials by surprise with his announcement Friday that he resigned as head of the Port of Houston Authority, effective immediately. Roger Guenther was named executive director. GAO recommends study of mariner training Ollie's to build big DC in Georgia WRDA bill exemplifies ports' frustration with fed gridlock Hyundai to build 6 more 14,000-TEU ships for UASC Liner carrier United Arab Shipping Co. said the total order is worth more than $2 billion including all options. The containerships will be delivered later this year through the first half of 2015. K+N partners with Commodity Forwarders Drewry says carriers reluctant to lay up containerships Moody's says U.S. ports face headwinds Levin leads new IT consulting and services firm CMA CGM's new service to Australia/New Zealand duisport aims to hold 5 million TEUs Executive moves

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FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Parties in Panama Canal dispute may reach deal by Tuesday Expansion project's guarantor joins negotiation process. Total Lubmarine expands product avails in Mediterranean Lubes will be supplied in two Lebanese ports. Bunker market quiet in Fujairah Prices mainly firm in South African ports. Week starts soft across Europe Avails reported to be tight in Rotterdam. LNG safety guidelines have become an 'urgent issue' New group wants role in changing perceptions of LNG bunkering. Port projects bring increased risk of bunker spills Study has factored-in a likely increase in bunker barge traffic. Vessel held under ECA regs US authorities detain ship for burning non-compliant fuel. Flow meters 'not a plug and play' solution But OW Bunker says its use of mass flow meters 'has paid dividends'. Danish player buys distillate bunker barge Firm expanding operations on Denmark's west coast. MGO prices plunge in Singapore, Busan 'Very tight' supplies reported by some Singapore-based players. Oil spill could affect bunker deliveries Bunkering in South Korean ports may be affected, says trader. LNG to account for 10% of bunker demand by 2030 MGO demand to be 'hardest hit' by rising interest in LNG, energy consultant predicts. IMO facing uphill task on black carbon Papers submitted to sub-committee meeting getting underway this week suggest progress could be difficult. US port to look at LNG bunkering Pittsburgh study to cover feasibility of LNG production in the region. Owner orders six with LNG-fuel capacity Ships can be retrofitted to burn LNG. Update: Progress on Philippine oil spill cleanup Sunken vessel no longer leaking oil, coast guard confirms. LNG-fuelled ferry gets industry going Ship recognised for 'highest standards' in technological innovation.

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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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