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May 9, 2014

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May US box imports to rise 3.5pc as docker talks begin: Port Tracker PSA to build, operate 4th terminal at Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru port MOL, Evergreen, Cosco start Asia-W Africa loop as CMA CGM beefs up Rickmers profit drops 8pc because of off-hire tonnage and rising costs DCT Gdansk first quarter volume increases 7.1pc to 308,539 TEU Yangzijiang Shipbuilding quarterly profit up 11pc to US$127.91 million NYK teams up with others to devise a ocean wave predictor Chengdu-Europe Railway's box volume surpasses 3,700 TEU since April 2013 Port of Mombasa launches national export/import electronic software ECU-LINE opens export consolidation office in Fremantle, Australia DB Schenker Land Transport is HACCP certified for food safety Predicting drift of pumice 'islands' can stop collisions with ships Air freight forwarders need to embrace technology to boost efficiency World air cargo rises 6pc in March boosted by early growth: IATA Saudia Cargo to roll out e-airway bill across global network

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MAY 8, 2014
GE Shipping's net profit declines by 20 pc in Q4 MoS seeks global green fund to boost coastal shipping NYK concludes time-charter contract with TEPCO subsidiary for new LNG carrier Exports of oilmeal rises by 20 pc to 2.36 lakh t in April D. Mahadevaiah appointed as Traffic Manager of NMPT Vct welcomes first vessel with simultaneous rail load of Concor Railways' earnings up by 9.57 pc in April BHEL solar project in Maharashtra gets clearance Govt awards wheat export tenders worth INR 2,590 cr. Parekh panel may soon submit report to Planning Commission

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DB Schenker Rail UK wins coal transport contract Russian Railways and Bulgarian State Railways cooperate Air Bridge Cargo adds Munich to network New head for Hanjin shipping Nordana reveals details about fleet renewal Menlo: second Singapore expansion in two years Quehenberger Logistics purchases Transalkim Korean raises capacity to Madrid New CFO for TNT Express found Trotzig optimistisch Aller guten Dinge sind drei Seaintel: schedule reliability increases first time since... DHL dodges traffic with LA helicopter service Sanfte Landung in Doha MAN returns to profit zone in Q1 JAL introduces new light-weight cargo container Viadonau presents navigation services app

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MAY 8, 2014
Thrustmaster to supply thruster package for innovative MPOSV Senators urge action on USMMA sexual assaults DNV GL acquires Marine Cybernetics Finland partners with Meyer in bid to acquire Turku shipyard Réunion owner opts for Skipsteknisk longliner design Rolls-Royce reports orders worth over $100 million OW Bunker makes first LA/Long Beach physical delivery Michael S. Torrech takes NMEC Chair

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MAY 8, 2014
Port of Port Angeles prepares for visit of first cruise ship for 2014 Monthly Global Port Tracker report sees gains in US container imports Coast Guard schedules ceremony to unveil Air Station Astoria jet display Port of Portland taps Leonard as new public affairs director Trio of carriers launching Asia to West Africa service

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MAY 8, 2014
No longer ticking the boxes Panamax boxships have limits on their popularity Odfjell reviews its business model after a weak first quarter Chemical tanker company bemoans 'slow and disappointing' pace of growth Teekay Tankers sells two VLCCs Sale emphasises focus on smaller vessels Cost of Somali piracy has halved to $3bn Oceans Beyond Piracy researchers find it harder to quantify the economic impact for West Africa Fincantieri revives its plans for a public listing State-owned Italian shipbuilder hopes to raise $836m from share issue Containerships to operate LNG-powered boxships Carrier to be first European shortsea operator to use gas as fuel as low-sulphur regime looms Courage Marine scraps aged capesize bulker for $9m Lossmaking owner seeks to generate cash Box line reliability shows first upturn this year But on-time performance in March lagged behind the levels recorded in 2013 Pan Ocean returns to profit in the first quarter South Korean carrier attributes success to smooth rehabilitation Hyundai Mipo Dockyard slips into red during first quarter South Korean yard hurt by low-margin orders NYK books LNG carrier to deliver Wheatstone cargoes to Tepco Japanese shipping giant orders 155,300 cu m ship from MHI-Imabari venture China Shipbuilding Industry Corp to issue $1.1bn bonds Chinese state shipbuilding giant in final batch of medium-term note programme Weak shipping activity dampens Wilh. Wilhelmsen profits But shipping and logistics arm remains convinced of underlying growth potential Zim teams up with G6 on transpacific west coast trade Tie-up enables Israel-based carrier to offer three new Asia-US services

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MAY 8, 2014
Dredging to resume at Taranto Dredging work at Taranto's multipurpose quay is to resume after a lawsuit brought by a contractor excluded from a tendering process was dismissed by an Apulian regional court. Taranto has a strategic location in the heel of Italy for Mediterranean container trades but cargo expansion has been Deep Sea Mooring targets FPSO market Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) will open a new business in Singapore to offer subsea installation solutions in the key regional markets of Asia, West Africa and Europe in a bid to target the FPSO segment. The new business will be called Deep Sea Installation (DSI). "The FPSO market is growing fast, with $99 Broadband capacity extends to offshore KVH Industries has doubled the capacity of its mini-VSAT broadband network in the oil- and gas-rich areas off the West African coast, where maritime traffic and customer demands are surging. The additional capacity will address the demand created by offshore vessels. The capacity increase follows a Sinopacific wins Ocean Yield ethylene carriers China's Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, a subsidiary of the Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group, has won an order from Norwegian shipowner Ocean Yield for three liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carriers. The three 36,000m³ vessels are scheduled for delivery in August, October and December 2016. Container technologies boost ocean trips Innovative container technology on ships is playing a role in significantly changing the mode of transport that businesses use to move cargo from air to sea, according to a new study. Transportation consultancy Seabury found that around 100,000teu per year is transported by ocean carriers instead of D'Amico hit by harsh US winter in Q1 Product tanker operator d'Amico International Shipping (DIS) slipped into loss in the first quarter of 2014 in a market that the company said had been weaker than expected under the impact of seasonal factors. The company registered a net loss of $6.8M after a $3.2M net profit in the first quarter EU ministers want new shortsea push European Union transport ministers have called on the European Commission and EU member states to launch a new push to promote shortsea shipping. The call occupies pride of place in the Athens Declaration, which was issued yesterday following an informal ministerial meeting devoted to EU maritime ABS to classify PFLNG 2 Classification society ABS has won the contract from Petronas, Malaysia's national oil company, to class the company's second floating LNG facility (PFLNG 2), for which it will also provide technical services. PFLNG 2, which will have an LNG production capacity of 1.5M metric tonnes per year, will New production floaters amount over $9B in 2Q14 The orders for construction of floating production system have rocketed to over $9B in contracts in 2Q14, according to Energy Maritime Associates. The orders comprise of eight production floaters and two floating storage and offloading units, which have been ordered to date: three large converted Difficult conditions take toll on Sewol rescuers Bad weather and strong currents have begun to take their toll on divers working to recover missing passengers of the Sewol ferry. In a press statement released today, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said that last night, around 20.20 South Korea time, a member of the Incheon Coast Chonghaejin CEO arrested over Sewol The CEO of the company that owned the ill-fated Sewol ferry was arrested today. Prosecutors confirmed with IHS Maritime that Kim Han-Sik, who headed Chonghaejin Marine, was arrested at his home on suspicion of manslaughter and violating maritime law. The arrest came after the regular captain of the Low vessel prices 'would mean loss for HMD' Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is expected to post a loss for 2014 and a turnaround is unlikely unless vessel prices move up, said a shipbuilding analyst today. HMD, a Hyundai HI subsidiary, posted a net loss of KRW38Bn ($37M) for 1Q14 yesterday, reversing a KRW15Bn profit in the same period last year. Competition increases on China-Japan routes Chinese shipping companies have intensified their competition on the China-Japan trade routes by forming two co-operation groups. On 6 May, SITC Container Lines, a wholly owned subsidiary of SITC International Holdings, and Shanghai Hai Hua Shipping, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shanghai NYK fixes charter contract with TEPCO NYK Line has ordered an LNG carrier against a charter contract with a subsidiary of compatriot Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). Japan's second biggest shipping company, led by Yasumi Kudo, said today that the ship, to be ordered from MI LNG, will be chartered to TEPCO unit LNG Marine Transport. Sewol prosecutors clear captain of incident link Prosecutors probing the capsizing of the ferry Sewol have said there is no link between the 16 April disaster and a previous incident involving its captain. A press statement released by South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries says that Lee Joon Seok was steering the Ohamana on 6 April, 2011 Intellian launches x60 terminal Shipowners and crew will be able to enjoy faster internet connection onboard ships with Intellian's x60 terminal which will connect to Inmarsat's Ka-band Global Xpress (GX) service that is scheduled to start later this year. "The x60 uses the dedicated Intellian Aptus software for system control and Net additions to Capesize fleet come to nothing There were no net additions to the Capesize fleet in April as the number of newbuilding deliveries equalled that of demolitions. Six Capesizes were delivered while six were demolished, according to IHS Maritme's Sea-web data. Current time-charter rates stand at $12,874/day, which is good enough for

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MAY 8, 2014
Panama Canal Expansion Work Set to Resume Following Strike Construction workers in Panama ended a two-week nationwide strike today, allowing the expansion of the Panama Canal to resume, Reuters reports. The workers, represented by the Suntracs union, reached a collective bargaining agreement with the CAPAC employers association that ensures salary increases over the next four years, ending the strike that... US Maritime Industry Sees Red Sky Both Morning and Night The U.S. maritime industry is experiencing two trends - one promising and the other much less so. How the industry and the federal government craft a policy and implement it to harness shipbuilding momentum and aid the ailing Merchant Marine will determine whether the so-called rising tide does indeed lift... Bill Would Force CBP to Give Trusted Traders Measurable Benefits WASHINGTON - Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said he is pushing legislation that would force U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide measurable benefits to members of trusted trader programs and would require other federal agencies to speed cargo clearance at ports of entry. However, the legislation, known as the Trade Facilitation... Tough Road Ahead for Freight Forwarders Profits in international forwarding are becoming increasingly squeezed as competitors drop prices to gain volumes and as underlying rates remain weak due to overcapacity and slowing growth in both ocean and air markets. "The forwarding market now has a lot of large players whose growth rates have slowed," Stifel Nicolaus wrote... New Trend for Truckload Spot Rates: Down DAT U.S. national dry van spot rates have given up all their first-quarter increases Full-size chart Spot market truckload rates for dry van tractor-trailers tumbled in April after rocketing in the first quarter, falling to levels last seen New Year's Eve. The plunge from a high of $2.10 per mile March 29 to... Cass: Freight Spending Hit 15-Year High in April The second quarter began with a bang for truckers and a pang for shippers, as freight volumes and shipping costs rose sharply in April, according to the Cass Freight Index. The Cass index, which measures freight volumes and shipper spending, suggests trucking hit a reset button in the first quarter, with... Obstacles Cited in Study on US West Coast Feeder Potential Domestic U.S. waterborne transportation for containerized cargo has failed to find a substantial market, but that has not stopped the federal government from pressing ahead with studies exploring the quixotic idea. A just-released study says a service along the U.S. West Coast is potentially viable but faces multiple hurdles. The nearly... Air to Sea Shift Expands Ocean Reefer Market by 10 Percent A trend in shipping from air to ocean that has cost the air cargo industry 2 percentage points of average annual growth since 2000 has now resulted in a meaningful expansion of the ocean reefer market, but only a miniscule increase in total container volumes. According to a new report from... DNV GL Acquires Marine Cybernetics Houston, 7th May 2014: DNV GL, the world's leading ship and offshore classification society and one of the world's leading technical risk service providers, has acquired Marine Cybernetics, the leading company for third-party testing of computer control systems. The acquisition expands DNV GL's scope of services in the offshore and... JOC Port Productivity Seminar 2014 The JOC Group Inc. is launching its second Port Productivity Seminar to address what is arguably the most complex yet most important node in the container supply chain. With over 130 attendees in 2013, once again, this seminar will examine strategies, technology and practices throughout the container terminal, including the... MOL, Evergreen, Cosco to Launch Asia-West Africa Service MOL, Evergreen Line and Cosco Container Lines plan to launch a direct weekly service from Asia to West Africa in June. The jointly operated service, branded the WA1, will employ 12 vessels, with six of the ships being operated by MOL, four by Evergreen and two by Cosco. The port rotation for... Slower BNSF Intermodal Transits Give UP Opening Union Pacific Railroad appears to be taking advantage of shippers' frustrations with BNSF Railway service between the Pacific Northwest and Chicago - one of the busiest North American intermodal lanes - by launching its own service between Portland and Chicago. Increased traffic on the rails, including non-intermodal shipments tied to the... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Prince Rupert Port Authority Don Krusel, Prince Rupert Port Authority president/CEO, speaks about competitiveness, labor relations and plans for expansion....

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MAY 8, 2014
DNB on the mend Norway's biggest bank has seen signs that the health of certain segments of the shipping industry will continue to improve in the months ahead. Take two Ocean Yield of Norway has firmed up a $90m contract to acquire a pair of pure car/truck carriers. Katzeff bolts UBS UBS lead shipping analyst Joshua Katzeff has jumped back to former employer Detusche Bank, but not in an analyst's role. Skuld profit boost The Skuld marine insurance group continued to grow last year with profitability also improving compared to the last couple of years. Kang to stand trial STX group founder Kang Duk-Soo has been charged with embezzlement and business malpractice as his shipping and shipyard empire crumbled. Crewman airlifted The US Coast Guard has winched a seafarer to safety from a KG Jebsen OBO off Florida. Meyer makes Turku move German shipbuilder Meyer Werft is in talks to buy STX Europe's Turku yard together with the Finnish government. TIL seals $250m deal Oslo-listed Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments (TIL) has bought two VLCCs and two aframaxes for $249m as it splashes its IPO cash. Knightsbridge nets club deal Knightsbridge Tankers has secured club financing running to $330m for a number of capesize newbuildings taken from Frontline 2012. Zim links with G6 Israel's Zim has deepened ties with the G6 group of container lines with a new cross-Pacific service. Love at first sight? GasLog Partners' love affair with Wall Street has yet to go beyond a first date. Belships' waiting game Norway's Belships is holding out for better terms to finance its three supramax newbuildings in Japan. WB readies for rebound Western Bulk continues to prepare for an upturn in the dry cargo market despite delayed expectations of a rebound, its chief executive says. Chowgule back in black Indian bulker owner Chowgule Steamship has been propelled to profit in the fourth quarter by a currency exchange gain. Ferry torn open An Indonesian ferry has been severely damaged in a collision with a Chinese reefer. Cerberus in at DHT Stephen Feinberg has emerged as the latest investor to buy into DHT Holdings. Wilson falls short Norwegian mini-bulker operator Wilson has posted a narrow loss for the first quarter, with the operating result showing a strong improvement from last year. Wilhelmsen in Q1 miss Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has turned in a disappointing set in first quarter figures with its bottom line well short of expectations. CSIC selling $1.1bn bond State-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) is plotting a huge CNY 6.8bn ($1.09bn) bond sale. Ocean Yield goes gas Norway's Ocean Yield is moving into the gas carrier sector with an order for three new liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) ships in China. Odfjell adds three Norway's Odfjell has revealed three new additions to its tanker fleet. Sewol CEO detained Prosecutors in South Korea have detained the CEO of Chonghaejin Marine after the sinking of the Sewol ferry. NYK orders LNG carrier NYK has ordered an LNG carrier newbuilding on the back of a long-term charter from Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO). Odfjell results deteriorate Odfjell has seen its financial performance go from bad to worse with a $29m loss in the first quarter of 2014. Finnlines cleans up Finnlines has signed "extensive contracts" with two suppliers to fit exhaust gas scrubbers on most of its ro-ros. Pan Ocean back in black Pan Ocean has reported its first profitable quarter since launching a major restructuring exercise. Courage confirms sale Shipowner Courage Marine has confirmed that it has disposed of nineteen-year-old capesize for demolition. Volume growth to slow Major US ports are forecast to see a slight slowdown in the growth of container volumes passing through their terminals this month. DLPG pulls the trigger Dorian LPG is getting ready to put the power of its pedigree to the test on Wall Street. GasLog Partners impresses It's unclear if investors are still hungry for tanker and bulker stocks but the performance of GasLog Partners on its first day of trading suggests Wall Street's appetite for shipowners with exposure to the LNG segment remains healthy. HRZ stuck in red zone Horizon Lines turned in a fiscal first-quarter loss Wednesday despite rising volumes in two of its core markets.

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MAY 8, 2014
ZIM adds Asia-WCNA service ZIM will launch a new service between Asia and the West Coast of North America beginning in mid-May, it announced Thursday, which it said will improve transit time and extend port coverage. European aviation group calls for new flight location rules Reacting to the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the European Aviation Safety Administration has called for extending the required transmission time on underwater locating devices by 60 days. DHL rolls out LA helicopter service Great Lakes ships honor Oberstar The Great Lakes maritime community will pay tribute to Former Rep. Jim Oberstar on Thursday, according to a press release from The Interlake Steamship Company. DOT announces more precautions for crude oil trains The DOT on Wednesday issued an emergency order immediately requiring all railroads operating unit trains of 35 cars or more containing Bakken crude oil to notify state officials about the operation of these trains through their states. ARTEMUS aids Japan with advance filing LNG-powered container ships being built for European short sea operator FedEx Ground to start pricing by size, not weight

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MAY 8, 2014
New quality concern for ECA operations Maersk among companies wary of risk from waxy distillates that can cause serious problems during winter operations. Prices generally firm in Fujairah Mixed avails in Middle East hub. Prices firm across Europe No barge congestion in Gibraltar. Korean yards see orders slump But analysts say ability to build fuel-efficient ships gives South Korea competitive edge. Fuel oil stocks down by 10% Biggest weekly fall so far this year. Supplier makes its first delivery in US twin ports New appointments at OW Bunker North America. Asian prices lacking direction Prices have softened in East Asian hubs. Dan-Bunkering staff transfers to Middle East Transfer of Soren Emil Dam is part of career plan, says firm. Tacoma sees progress with LNG bunkering plans Expects to receive lease agreement for proposed refuelling facility. Higher Q1 losses for Horizon Lines But average bunker costs fell 5.5%. Baltic ports want to make LNG bunkering reality Ports also looking to provide shore power. Chinese fuel oil production down in April Low demand for bunkers, say sources.

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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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