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August 5, 2014

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Hong Kong's OOCL joins US HQ relocation trend by setting up in Utah Port Tracker sees Rotterdam, Antwerp leading North European box revival Ports America takes 30pc of 'K' Line's Long Beach and Tacoma terminals G6 on-time ranking slumps to 41pc while industry average hits 75pc Greek bulker and tanker owners show new interest in containerships Big part of Congress want Obama to threaten Japan, Canada over trade US Marshals ordered to seize Kurdish oil beyond reach off Galveston CP and Teamsters rail traffic controllers reach tentative agreement Norbert Dentressangle buys Jacobson from Oak Hill Capital Partners US reefer, van, flatbed truck rates continue to fall throughout July Top researcher questions integrity of negative rail study on trucking Positive response from airlines on future air cargo growth, says IATA US extends screening scheme a year, may not be mandatory till late 2016 Vancouver and Seattle airports cash in on regional cherry bonanza Korean Air adds tenth A380 to boost volume on Incheon-Atlanta flights

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AUGUST 4, 2014
Evergreen Line announces improvements to UK & Ireland services H1 throughput at Dunkerque port up 10 pc IMB reports worrying trend of small tanker hijacks in South-East Asian waters MOL Logistics launches new warehouse operation in Hong Kong More consortia & alliances likely, says Drewry Rates on Asia-North Europe route see significant surge Safmarine is UTi-Ansell's Partner of the Year Tilbury & Zeebrugge's strategic agreement signs up SCS Multiport for new route EU prohibits import of select products from India India to import rice bran to fuel local oil production Iran's duty hike may hamper Basmati exports Pipavav Port targeting significant boost in box handling capacity Shipping Minister lays stress on increasing marine products exports, developing port-related projects Govt to develop dedicated cargo terminals at 24 airports FY15 fiscal deficit target 'daunting', says FM June sees 7.3 pc rise in core sector output

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AUGUST 4, 2014
EBDG awarded Staten Island Ferry design contract Shipping bodies issue Ebola virus advice Wärtsilä to design new ferry for Gulf of Bothnia link P&I Club warns of dangerous defects in newbuilds Damen delivers first of three seismic chasers Meyer inks deal for Finnish shipyard Newport News awarded CVN 73 planning contract

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AUGUST 4, 2014
Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage ship Panama Canal Authority inks deal with consortium Coast Guard rescue teams find missing man's vessel VT Halter Marine nets order for two articulated tug barge units Crowley solutions group opens Singapore office

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AUGUST 4, 2014
Larger container consortia to bring stability to east-west trades Alliances set to ease capacity adjustments, according to Drewry TEN shares down despite second-quarter operating income of $8.5m Company upbeat for MLP formation and US condensate exports Color Line and Kiel revert to ISPS level one Security status raised after Islam terror threat warning, ferry operator admits Crews calling in west Africa face ebola risk, shipping groups warn Masters should consider shore leave restrictions, argues ICS, IMEC and ITF Suezmax crude tanker sells for $3m more than its value Good price for seller comes amid belief in the future of the 1m barrel oil tankers STX Europe sells Turku shipyard Meyer Werft takes 70% and Finland takes 30% and backs cruiseship with $13.4m Pakistan breakers provide a bright spot in a quiet week Falling domestic steel prices and currency changes dampen India scrapping sentiment US sanctions two North Korea shipping companies Chongchongang and Ocean Maritime Management accused over Cuban arms haul Port of NY/NJ sets its course to break annual traffic record Container throughput overcomes a harsh winter to rise 4% to 1.6m teu Two dead and many feared missing after Bangladesh ferry capsizes Pinak-6 was carrying some 250 passengers, heading home after Eid celebrations Indian summer for VLGC market as Jag Vidhi sells for $25m Vintage ship price hike shows that gas carriers are still a hot prospect, say analysts Golar LNG provides a floating storage and regasification unit to Ghana Tema LNG marks Accra's $500m gas-import debut Moody's Japan reviews Mitsui OSK Lines' rating Ratings agency rethink after shipping giant lowers its profit guidance for this fiscal year International shipping cuts CO2 IMO study shows a greener performance but warns that this may not be permanent

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AUGUST 4, 2014
Wärtsilä wins ferry design contract Finland-headquartered marine power provider Wärtsilä today signed a contract for the design of an environmentally sound Gulf of Bothnia ferry as part of the Midway Alignment of the Bothnian Corridor project. "The project has been initiated to develop a multimodal logistics corridor across the Gulf Damen delivers seismic guard vessel Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the first of three 35m seismic research guard vessels to Netherlands-based offshore services company Rederij Groen in what it describes as "a new milestone in offshore support vessel construction". Named 7-Oceans and built at Damen's Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam, TEN bullish on crude prospects NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) believes escalating geopolitical unrest could boost crude shipping rates. The Nikolas Tsakos-led company posted net income of $249,000 for 2Q14 versus a net loss of $2.4M in 2Q13. However, after dividends to preferred shareholders are taken into account, Chennai looks to revive megabox project On Wednesday Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) board will consider a proposal to again seek bids for a 5M teu container terminal, along with two other expansion projects. The move follows the split between nearby L&T Kattupalli Port and Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services India Meyer Werft acquires 70% of Turku yard Meyer Werft has acquired all shares in STX Finland, which owns a shipyard in Turku. TUI Cruises in Hamburg has ordered two ships to secure the immediate future of the yard, Jan Vapaavuori, Finnish minister of the economics and employment, has announced. Meyer will hold a 70% stake in a new company COSCO (Guangdong) wins PSV quartet China's COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard has won an order for four wave-piercing platform supply vessels (PSVs) from returning Singapore-based Chellsea, which is a subsidiary of Hong Kong shipowner Chellaram Shipping. The four 4,4000dwt UT 771 WP-designed vessel order is made up of the final two options Tallinn's profits climb 16% The Estonian port of Tallinn has announced 1H14 figures showing a net profit of €20.2M ($27M), up 16% on the same period in 2013, with turnover increasing by 7% to €59M. Led by continuing growth on the Tallinn-Helsinki ferry route, as well as increasing calls by bigger cruise ships, the Italy takes lead on Med emissions control Italy's parliament has proposed reducing the sulphur content of marine fuels used in its waters from 2018, according to a statement by its environment commission. This would bring Italy in line with north European waters. "The Environmental Commission of the Chamber [of Deputies] has asked and South Korean ro-ro ship collides with berth South Korea-flagged passenger ro-ro ship C-K STAR collided with a berth at China's Lianyungang Port on Saturday afternoon, injuring one crew member. The ship suddenly lost all electricity supply when entering the port, hitting the berth under construction. The vessel was carrying 104 passengers, Mencast ends 2Q14 on high note Singapore-listed offshore service provider Mencast Holdings posted a 59% increase quarter-on-quarter (q/q) to SGD43.9M (USD35.2M) in its revenue for 2Q14 ended on 30 June. Similarly, the company's gross profit surged 27% to SGD12.42M ($9.95M) in 2Q14 compared with SGD9.74M in 2Q13. Mencast's profit China to build three berths in Kenya China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) signed a USD480M deal on Friday with the Kenyan government for the construction of the first three berths at Lamu Port. The three berths are part of the Ethiopia Transport Corridor Project (LAPSSET) Corridor Program, and are designed to handle general COSCO posts earnings for 2Q14 Singapore-listed shipping company, COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited saw a rise of 19% quarter-on-quarter (q/q) to SGD14.3M (USD11.5M) in its net profit in 2Q14, ended on 30 June 2014. The company has a 29% increase q/q in its turnover to SGD1.1Bn from SGD890.3M in 2Q13. COSCO's 2Q14 pre-tax Hijacked oil tanker released off Nigeria Hijacked oil tanker MT Hai Soon 6 carrying 21 crew was released yesterday in waters off Nigeria, according to South Korea's foreign ministry. The owner of the vessel, Hai Soon Diesel & Trading, confirmed with IHS Maritime Fairplay that the tanker was released and all on board are safe and unhurt. China LNG imports up 19% y/y in 1H14 China's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports climbed 19% year on year (y/y) to 9.9 million tonnes in the first six months in 2014, according to customs statistics. The average import prices also gained 7% y/y to USD623.4 per tonne. In January 2014 the LNG imports reached a record monthly level of 2.6

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AUGUST 4, 2014
King Ocean's service shift from Miami to boost Port Everglades Port Everglades officials say they expect the port's container volume to increase by as much as 47,500 20-foot-equivalent-unit containers annually following the recent transfer of two of King Ocean's eastern Caribbean services from PortMiami. The additional services have begun operating weekly from King Ocean's Sun Terminal at Port Everglades to St.... US antitrust suit weighs on Nippon Express Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, saw its group net profit sink over 30 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, which started on April 1, due to an extraordinary loss related to an antitrust class-action lawsuit in the United States. The Tokyo-based company said that its group... Proposed Mexican rail line short on details An announcement last week that a Chinese consortium would build a rail line connecting a planned port on Mexico's Pacific Coast to a manufacturing hub along the U.S. border was heavy on fanfare but short on details. The Mexican state of Chihuahua in a statement announcing the deal didn't outline the... Strapped container carriers rely on lessors for boxes Weak finances are forcing ocean carriers to rely more heavily on lessors to provide them with containers. Lessors' share of the global container fleet rose to an eight-year high of 46 percent last year, according to the Container Leasing report published recently by Drewry Maritime Research. The lessors' share was 40... ABF boosts revenue, profit; Panther expands When ArcBest, the company formerly known as Arkansas Best, reported its most profitable fiscal quarter in years last week, Wall Street reacted swiftly. The company's per share price plummeted 25 percent July 31, as investors reacted to news that at 63 cents per share, ArcBest's earnings were short of a... Progress in PNW grain talks as two parties schedule more meetings Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers Association, which represents a half-dozen export facilities in Oregon and Washington, are not concluded, though both parties say weekend bargaining has gone well. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service issued a statement today confirming that the two... Intermodal traffic on track to outpace 2013 growth, IANA says North American intermodal volume growth this year appears to be on track to exceed the 4.6 percent gain seen in 2013 after traffic rocketed 8.2 percent year-over-year in the second quarter. The intermodal traffic growth rate in the April through July period, the healthiest since early 2011, was driven by the... Spare some thought for the seafarers Peter Tirschwell came to town last week. I've known Peter for many years, and given that he might write my obituary one day, I offered to buy him lunch. Not having seen him for a while, once we got past insulting each other, as old friends do, the conversation settled down... US industrial real estate market continues growth One of the nation's top real estate firms says the United States' industrial real estate market continued major growth in the second quarter, but noted this growth is more responsible and less speculative than the pre-recession boom. Commercial real estate firm JLL released its quarterly report this week, saying the U.S.... Miami opens $668.5 million port tunnel A $668.5 million tunnel that allows drayage trucks to bypass congested downtown streets opened with minimal fanfare yesterday at PortMiami. Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined port officials in dedicating the tunnel's 4,200-foot twin tubes on Feb. 19, but the full opening was delayed by replacement of malfunctioning jet fans in the... Researchers target ways for world's farmers to stem food loss Ending world hunger has been a goal of governments, charities and charitable businesses and people for as long as there have been hungry people. Efforts have ranged from producing or donating massive amounts of food to reducing food waste and food loss. A number of corporations and trade organizations are working... Wal-Mart turns attention to reducing food waste As the world's largest corporation, Wal-Mart holds hefty leverage over its vendors. When the retailer wanted RFID - even on perishables - vendors helped find a technical solution and complied. When Wal-Mart insisted on a certain type of pallet, vendors complied. The next mission of Wal-Mart, No. 1 on the JOC's... Pamana Canal, contractors confirm agreement to keep work going The Panama Canal Authority and the consortium hired to build a third set of locks have amended their construction contract to reflect a March settlement of a payment dispute that interrupted work for two weeks. "What remains now is to continue working with the commitment to complete the expansion," said Administrator... Consignee or Not Consignee? Q: I'm working through a situation and would like your professional opinion on the most accurate solution. We work as a lead logistics provider for a U.S. importer (Company A). To that end, we manage its freight forwarders and the transactional shipments. Company A places a purchase order to Company B.... Steady trans-Atlantic ocean trade offers respite for carriers Consider the trans-Atlantic market an oasis of calm. For a container shipping industry focusing on the opportunities and pitfalls in the much larger Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trades, or the rapidly growing north-south trade linking Asia to Africa and Latin America, that's not necessarily a bad thing. The trans-Atlantic gets little respect,... Declining European rail performance threatens intermodal growth Declining operating standards across Europe's rail network are threatening the future of intermodal transport, a leading combined transport company warned. Switzerland-based Hupac said it overcame a weak European economy and flat traffic in its key Italian market to carry almost 340,000 truck loads on unaccompanied combined transport in the first half...

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AUGUST 4, 2014
All eyes on DRYS A leading equity analyst believes diversified Greek operator DryShips will turn in a loss when it reports second-quarter earnings Wednesday morning. Are yards cutting corners? A leading protection-and-indemnity club is urging owners of bulkers and general cargoships to proceed with caution when taking delivery of newbuildings. Design deal sealed Wartsila has lined up a contract to design a 'green' ferry that is going to be deployed on a loop linking Finland to Sweden by way of the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. Sinotrans defies downturn Sinotrans Shipping of Hong Kong generated a relatively healthy profit in the first-half of 2014, a period in which many of its rivals struggled to keep their heads above water. Two for TUI TUI Cruises has made good on its promise of fleet expansion with the addition of two more newbuildings to its orderbook. TEN's new crude hope Tsakos Energy Navigation spoke of its belief in a tentative crude tanker market rebound as it reported a marginal second quarter profit today. Gail emerges for LNG ships A tender for up to nine LNG newbuildings has finally been issued by Gail (India) after months of delays and discussions. Atlantic Nav nets more Offshore owner Atlantic Navigation has seen its first half profit climb by one fifth. Turku takeover sealed German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has agreed to purchase a majority stake in STX Finland. Bibby builds offshore fleet Bibby Ship Management has secured contracts to manage two platform supply vessels (PSVs) and an FPSO. SMM profit inches up Singapore's Sembcorp Marine has reported a modest 4% growth in its half year results released Monday. Suezmax price in focus Peter Livanos's JM Maritime Investments is reported to have secured a strong price for one of its suezmax tankers. Supra8 tops 50 ships Navig8 has seen its Supra8 supramax pool surpass the 50 ship mark following the addition of four more bulkers Moody's ponders MOL cut Moody's could cut its issuer rating on Mitsui OSK Lines after the Japanese owner lowered its profit forecast last week. Vale faces Subic ban Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has suspended iron ore transshipment operations by Vale over complaints about pollution. Merger of dry duo tipped Two dry bulk companies founded by Peter Georgiopoulos have been put forward as merger candidates by Norwegian bank Arctic Securities. CHO back in black CH Offshore has put a bad 2013 behind it to return to profit for latest financial year, figures released by the shipowner show. CMES scraps panamax Shanghai-listed shipowner continues clearout of elderly tonnage with sale of bulker. CMES scraps in China Scrappers are paying just $327m per ldt for a Chinese-owned panamax We'll take three Maritime Assets Corporation (MAC) of Dubai has sold three platform supply vessel newbuildings to Grup Servici Petroliere (GSP), Rumania's largest offshore player. Hijackers free tanker West African pirates have released the 5,500-dwt products tanker Hai Soon 6 (built 1993), which was hijacked one week ago while in the Gulf of Guinea. Ghana gets gas Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific and John Fredrikesen's Golar LNG have joined forced on a $500m project to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal near the Ghanaian city of Tema.

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AUGUST 4, 2014
BREAKING NEWS: Agreement between Panama Canal, contractors on financing The Panama Canal Authority and the consortium working on the expansion project have signed an agreement that incorporates a variation reached in March to the original 2009 contract. Big alliances may help lines control capacity Norbert Dentressangle acquires Jacobson Companies Hervé Montjotin, Norbert Dentressangle's CEO, said the deal "is a key milestone in Norbert Dentressangle's development strategy to become a top-tier player in global supply-chain management." Energy company raises coal delivery concerns The president and chief executive officer of Xcel Energy, Ben Fowke, Thursday sent a letter to the STB outlining his "concern over the ability of the BNSF to deliver sufficient coal to our electric generating stations." PostNL experiences revenue rise in Q2 HP pays $32.5 million to settle with Postal Service Maersk doubles down on transpacific rate hike ILWU, grain companies to continue negotiations next week FMCS said in a statement issued Monday morning that bargaining that began last Wednesday continued during the weekend with assistance from FMCS Acting Director Scot Beckenbaugh. PortMiami tunnel open for business The tunnel is expected to shave 25 minutes from a port shuttle truck's round trip to the port, making it possible for drivers to add at least one more revenue-bearing trip to their 11-hour driving day. Container lessors expand their market share London-based consulting firm Drewry said this contrasts with the preceding five years (2004-08), when operators' fleet growth outpaced that of the lessors. Boeing to build new 787 model in S.C. When the plant opened in 2011, Boeing said it was diversifying its supply chain, but the machinists' union charged the company with trying to intimidate it by moving production to a right-to-work state. Executive moves

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AUGUST 4, 2014
Bunker Holding names chief sales officer Jan Obel was former CEO of the KPI Bridge Oil Group. New player in bunker market DoJi Marine Trading to focus initially on the US, ARA and Singapore markets. Sanctions could hit Rotterdam terminal project Calls for Russian company to be boycotted. Prices start week soft in Fujairah Prices unchanged in Suez. IFO prices on downward path in Northwest Europe Rotterdam: Market was quiet. Fuel oil prices 'under long-term pressure' China's energy reforms could dent regional demand for fuel oil. Hong Kong shows successful transition to low sulphur fuel Port with MGO that previously wouldn't even meet upcoming ECA limit, has largely met locally imposed 0.05% sulphur limit. Sources: 'Five Aframaxes chartered to store fuel oil' Move comes as arbitrage inflows slacken. 'Two-tier' bunker market in run-up in mass flow meter rules Players could to see pricing anomalies in the run-up to 2017. Asian prices stay on narrow trading path Operations in Busan threatened by second typhoon. Boxship owner orders dual-fuel quartet Contract includes options for five more newbuilds. Project started to track vessel engine performance Technology will focus on MAN B&W engine systems. Update: Pirates free MT Hai Soon 6 Vessel held captive for a week. Titan Petrochemicals debt restructuring produces results Firm expects to record 'substantial profit' for first half of 2014. Chinese shipping firm enters 'LNG' buying spree Orders placed for 200 LNG-powered river vessels. Finnish firm starts fleetwide scrubber installations Company adding system to four other vessels.

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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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