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October 24, 2014

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Hong Kong shippers demand congestion surcharge be dropped Long Beach Sept up 7.3pc to 629,771 TEU, LA up 9pc to 775,113 TEU FMC mulls internal probe into its own Ocean Three processing Global supply of box shipping capacity decreased in September CMA CGM buys 7,000 FEU high-cube carbon-light reefer boxes Union federation blasts countries that turn ships away on Ebola fears UK trucker shortage caused by early peak and new regulatory burdens Singapore to start pilot project to supply LNG to ships by 2020 Matson settles with DOJ over molasses spill for US$1 million UN's IMO approves Polar Code to punish pollution from ships NYK's ballast water management system is approved by Tokyo CenterPoint acquires 317,500 square foot working site in Avenel, NJ China iron ore imports have Baltic Exchange bulker rates soaring 38pc War zone specialist National Air Cargo files for Chapter 11 protection Schiphol quarterly cargo volume up 6.7pc to 409,382 tonnes Global air cargo market expected to pick up soon, says Emirates Nippon Cargo Airlines settles for US$45 million fine in price-fixing

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Seattle und Tacoma - Neue Freunde am Pazifik More trucks on Germany's toll roads CIS: rail market continuing to grow - albeit slowly Corpus Christi and Tianjin snuggling up SAS COO leaves after 25 years Antwerp heading for record year FAA fining six companies for hazmat regulation infringements Norfolk Southern reports another record-setting quarter ABC appoints new GSA for US Pacific Northwest UPS rates to climb in North America Construction work underway on South Heart rail terminal Carr to drive design at Lotus Ethiopian Airlines more often to Tel Aviv and new to Tokyo Jettainer emphasizing business in the USA Lufthansa Cargo has found Otto's successor Is it "hard astern" for slow steaming trend?

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Matson agrees to $1M fine Honolulu-based Matson Inc has agreed to pay $1M after pleading guilty to polluting Honolulu Harbor with molasses. The payment, resulting from two misdemeanor violations, comprises a $400,000 fine and a $600,000 community service payment to support invasive algae clean-ups in Hawaii. Matson said in MSC bolsters service to US Northeast Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will continue to provide direct service from Northern Europe to Boston and Philadelphia despite service changes resulting from its vessel-sharing alliance with rival Maersk. On 23 October Geneva-based MSC said that while its pact with Maersk, known as 2M, did Royal Caribbean guidance disappoints Despite expectations for record earnings, Royal Caribbean shares fell after the fourth-quarter outlook came in below Wall Street consensus. Royal Caribbean reported net income of $490.2M for 3Q14 versus $365.7M in 3Q13. Adjusted earnings of $2.20/share were slightly above the Wall Street analyst Newbuilding prices under downward pressure, says Wärtsilä Wartsila, the listed Finnish engineering group that manufactures diesel engines and provides a wide portfolio of technical and design services for shipping, says newbuilding prices are under downward pressure. "During the period January-September 2014, 1,395 contracts for new vessels were Europe and South Africa trade in transition Changes in automotive cargo flows and disruptions to citrus exports ex South Africa have forced container lines to shuffle capacities, according to Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL). The smallest partner of the SAECS consortia - other members being Maersk, Safmarine, and MOL - said it has expanded its Lerwick awards £16.5M jetty contract In its biggest investment to date, Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has awarded a £16.5M ($26.5M) contract to local company Tulloch Developments to build a new jetty that will benefit the offshore sector as well as the port's fishing fleet. To be built at the Shetland Islands port's Holmsgarth North Dry bulker newbuilding prices drop Weak freight rates have driven second prices of dry bulk carriers lower and signs of a fall in newbuilding prices have started to emerge, said shipping analysts at Arctic Securities ASA in Oslo, Norway. "While the recent drop in secondhand values already has driven some segments down some 15% Siem Offshore 3Q14 profit dips but strong orderbook ahead Listed Norwegian offshore services company Siem Offshore suffered a slight dip in 3Q14 net profit, but it has a strong orderbook of future business. Group net profit fell to $18.5M in 3Q14 from $22.6M in the same period last year as net financing expenses rose by about $4.0M to $14.4M. Revenues Scrubbers save money for shipowners Scrubbers will save money for shipowners in the long term, according to Keith Forget, group fuel specialist at Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) in his speech at this year's Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition last month. As the Emission Control Areas' (ECA's) 0.10% sulphur KSS Line signs LPG contract with Itochu South Korean gas and chemical shipping company KSS Line has signed a long-term LPG shipping contract worth KRW77.8Bn (USD73.6M) with Japan's Itochu Corporation. A 84,000m³ gas carrier ordered by KSS Line at Hyundai Heavy Industries in August will be used to service this contract, which will run Nordic Maritime fixes out subsea vessel at $70M Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Nordic Maritime said today it has fixed out its DP2 IMR subsea vessel Mokul Nordic at $70M for five years to Noble Energy. "At Nordic Maritime, we are delighted to have won this long-term charter contract directly with a highly reputed China ranked top for offshore vessel orders Chinese shipyards have received 138 orders for offshore units from January-September, up 2% year-on-year (y/y) and is ranked first place in the world, said Zhang Qi from China Shipbuilding Industry Research Center (CSIR) at Shiptec China today. These orders valued a total of $11.12Bn, a 1% increase VLGC owners should look beyond US Gulf exports As the orderbook for very large gas carriers (VLGC) continues to grow, VLGC owners should not count too much on US Gulf LPG exports filling all available ships, said IHS Waterborne Energy. Looking forward, there appears to be two emerging and conflicting sentiments. On the one hand, as charterers One dead in accident at Chengxi Shipyard A worker at the Chinese yard CSSC Chengxi Shipyard, Guangzhou, died on 13 October after falling off a four-storey scaffolding during work. Around 09.25 local time on 13 October, the worker fell to the bottom of a dry dock at the yard when a vessel was under repair there, local authorities said No net additions for Handysize There were no net additions to the Handysize bulker fleet in September as the number of newbuilding deliveries was equal to the number of demolitions. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data showed 12 deliveries and 12 demolitions. The 12 ships that were demolished were built from 1978-1989, while a Analyst: Buy HHI stocks after 3Q results Although some investors wonder if it is now time to start buying Hyundai HI (HHI) stocks while the prices are low, it is advisable to wait for the shipbuilder's 3Q14 results before buying in, said Samsung Securities in a research note. Samsung Securities analyst Young-soo Han said, "Shares of the Keppel's revenue rises 22% Singapore-listed conglomerate Keppel Corporation (Keppel) posted its 3Q14 revenue, which was up by 22% to $6.18Bn year-on-year from its offshore and marine segment. The higher earning is due to the revenue recognition from an ongoing project and thanks to a one-off bonus of BRL4M ($1.6M) from the

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
GD BIW gets another $35.5 million for DDG 1000 class services John Deere expands Marine Tier 3 engine lineup Short sea operators hope for BWTS exemption Eastern Shipbuilding adds three more Over-reliance on AIS a factor in Dover Strait collision Cargotec: MacGregor to be reorganized into divisions VT Halter cuts steel for first Crowley LNG fueled ConRO Innovative fouling defense coating racks up references

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Port of Seattle earns honor for foreign trade zone growth VT Halter Marine begins work on new Crowley LNG ConRo vessel Port Angeles Coast Guard office will host Veterans Day celebration Lock gate for Panama Canal making its way to Pacific side Boeing teaming with COMAC to test cooking oil as aviation fuel

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Seanergy has no immediate plan for reverse stock split despite winning shareholder approval Greece-based bulk player says it is 'close' to adding capesize tonnage to reboot its fleet Denmark and Cyprus vie for IMO top job Nordseth and Chrysostomou hope to succeed Sekimizu as secretary-general Tianjin adds three coal berths to meet China's growing energy needs The port's venture with Shenhua will boost capacity by 35m tonnes a year NewLead fixes eco-handysize bulker at a 'premium' to the market rate Owner confirms its $1.7m annual earnings goal for its one-year-old vessel Aronnax: Polar Code is no longer on ice Free to read: New regulations coming into force but will remain a work in progress Product tankers improve their fortunes Baltic Exchange reports a rise in daily earnings across all trade routes Lloyd's of London reappoints LOF panel Average award to salvors now stands at 23% Standard & Poor's reaffirm Nakilat's top credit rating Qatari LNG shipowner shows consistent profitability, says S&P Panama Canal receives its first Pacific lock gate Authority says the waterway's multibillion-dollar expansion is 80% complete Wärtsilä profits down Ship power orders are bolstered by LNG and LPG vessel newbuildings Tanker Investments buys back $30m of stock Winter demand surge offers an opportunity to generate shareholder value, says Hung MSC plans direct Boston and Philadelphia calls from Europe World's second-largest box line will exclusively operate the service to new US destinations Why did Edith Maersk call London Gateway? Mystery surrounds UK port's largest vessel call Ebola: small things make a big difference in halting spread of the disease CMA CGM's Africa Lines vice-president Mathieu Friedberg explains the steps taken to protect staff and ships' crews while keeping West Africa's trade lanes open

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Prince Rupert expects wave of diversion cargo from LA-LB congestion Fairview Container Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert. Source: Flickr CC - B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure The massive congestion affecting the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is creating a fresh wave of diversions to other ports as shippers flee the worst congestion that the largest port complex... Container ships still backed up at LA-LB Vessels are still backed up off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as gridlock at the Southern California ports continues. Six container ships were anchored outside the ports Thursday. That was up from five Wednesday but down from eight on Tuesday. Waiting for berths Thursday were the Cap Avatele, operated by... FedEx plans for record holiday volume FedEx said it has plans in place to handle expected record volume of holiday shipments this year and avoid a repeat of 2013's late-shipments debacle. The company expects to move more than 290 million shipments between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, which would be a year-over-year increase of 8.8 percent. FedEx... CEVA adds trucks, trailers in UK Third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics said it will spend $20 million to expand and update its United Kingdom truck fleet. CEVA will add 40 trucks, 120 tractor units and 180 trailers by the end of 2014. The vehicles will be equipped with telematic systems for tracking and measurement. Use of telematics systems... Planning for the Consumer Shift in China: 5 key Supply Chain Focus Areas This report on China will provide a broad but comprehensive view of the logistics challenges facing foreign firms in China these days. After looking at the changing landscape of opportunities in China -- new regions; more focus on consumers -- the report will analyze the multiple challenges of managing logistics... Intermodal growth taxes NS Norfolk Southern Railway said it is working to correct service problems that accompanies faster-than-expected 10 percent growth in intermodal volume during the third quarter. this year resulted from a faster-, like other Class I railroads, didn't expect this year's surge in volume and was operating at crew and locomotive levels well... Brazil election highlights port, shipping issues Brazil's presidential election Sunday has important implications for efforts to put the country's ports and maritime industry.on a more solid footing. Incumbent President Dilma Rousseff , of the Workers Party (PT) is in a close runoff with Aécio Neves of the right-of-center Social Democracy Party. Roussef won 41.6 percent of the... Matson to pay $1 million for molasses spill Matson Inc.'s Matson Terminals subsidiary will plead guilty to two misdemeanor violations and pay a $1 million penalty to resolve all federal criminal charges arising from a September 2013 molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor. The company had been charged with illegally discharging more than 230,000 gallons of molasses from a pipe... Trucking deals driving transportation M&A growth, PwC says There were 48 mergers and acquisitions in the transportation industry in the third quarter of 2014, totaling $13.6 billion, according to analysis by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Nearly 40 percent of the major deals monitored by PwC occurred in the trucking and logistics sectors, the company said in its quarterly analysis released today. Though... APMT disputes ITF on Aqaba port strike APM Terminals has disputed the International Transport Workers Federation's description of last week's strike at Aqaba Container Terminals in Jordan as a "victory" for the union representing the terminal's dockworkers. "We find the ITF's statements misleading, incorrect and not supported by facts...The strike was premature and illegal, especially when held during... Chiquita, Fyffes outline cost savings from proposed merger Chiquita International and Irish banana seller Fyffes are busy wooing shareholders, saying the synergies of a combined company would result in $60 million in annual savings, much of it from lower transportation and fuel bills. Shareholders won't vote on the merger (or address a competing bid for Chiquita) until the... German shipping banks may fail ECB stress tests The world's largest ship financiers, mostly German, could see their vessel assets, dominated by container ships, written down by up to 20 percent in the European Central Bank's impending review of Eurozone banks' resiliency. The ECB on Oct. 26 will publish the results of its stress tests, which gauge the capacity... Antwerp box traffic up 5 percent, on track for record year Antwerp's container traffic grew 5 percent year-over-year in the first three quarters of 2014, putting the Belgian port on track for a record total throughput in 2014. The Port of Antwerp has grown year-over-year for the past four quarters. Full-size image Europe's third-largest container hub handled 6.73 million 20-foot equivalent units in the... MSC to continue Boston-Philadelphia services outside 2M Mediterranean Shipping Co. will continue to operate a direct service between North Europe and Boston and Philadelphia alongside its forthcoming 2M Alliance with Maersk Line. The decision was aided by a Pennsylvania cargo-incentive program that provides $1 million annually for five years to pay carriers $25 per container for each lift... US footwear importers look to slash tariffs Footwear importers last year paid $2.5 billion in duties, which are meant at least in part to protect domestic producers from low-cost imports, but in reality footwear accounts for a tiny percentage of U.S. jobs. Therefore the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, the industry trade association, is urging passage of...

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Earnings season underway Forecasters are bracing for a bloody earnings season in response to revelations about Bocimar's lacklustre performance in the third quarter. Bocimar bins more orders A Belgian bulker operator has abandoned six more newbuildings that are under construction at Weihai Samjin Shipyard in China. IOPC Funds rebuff for Gard The Gard protection and indemnity club has been dealt a further major blow in the battle that has developed over the Nissos Amorgos tanker spill 17 years ago. MLP acquires Phoenix A US terminal operator has been linked to the acquisition of a Jones Act product tanker that captivated the sale-and-purchase market this week in the wake of speculation it commanded nearly $160m. Royal Caribbean profit up Royal Caribbean Cruises delivered mixed news for the market as it reported a sharp improvement in third quarter profit. Wartsila's cruise hope Finnish ship power group Wartsila is in pole position to land any engine orders arising from Carnival's new Chinese cruiseship venture. Samudera back in black Singapore-listed Samudera Shipping has returned to profit for the third quarter with lower costs out-pacing a third consecutive revenue decline. Products peak An 18-month high in the products tanker market has opened the door for investors to pick up shares in the sector's largest owners, analysts say. ViaMar: no Valemax fear A lifting of China's ban on the entry of Valemax vessels will have only a minimal impact on dry cargo rates, Norwegian researchers ViaMar say. EMAS makes less Recently-merged EMAS Offshore has seen its profit slip in the three-month period ended 31 August despite an increase in revenue. NewLead fixes newcomer Greece's NewLead Holdings says it has fixed a newly acquired eco-handysize on a short-term deal above market rates. Teichert staying on German ship finance house Lloyd Fonds is keeping its CEO Torsten Teichert for another three years. Deep Sea extends deals Norway's Deep Sea Supply has stretched two existing offshore vessel charters for up to four years with Brazil's Petrobras. Crede selling FREE stock Crede Capital Group (CCG) has filed to sell a slice of Greek bulker owner FreeSeas' stock worth up to $2.975m. AIS not enough A UK accident report has found that a German multipurpose was in collision with a barge off Dover because its watch officer was relying on AIS data, not radar. Siem Offshore stronger Siem Offshore has posted a slight increase in its third quarter earnings on higher operating revenue. Drifting ship towed A Dutch cargoship has been safely brought into port after losing power off Scotland. TIL to buy back Tanker Investments Ltd has today issued a profit warning and laid out plans for a share buyback. Daydreaming captain A captain of a ferry that ran aground two years ago was found to be "lost in his thoughts", a US Coast Guard (USCG) report said. Harim eyes Pan Ocean Korean chicken processing group Harim is ready to bid for restructured shipowner Pan Ocean. Wartsila earnings slip Finnish ship power group Wartsila has posted lower nine-month earnings despite stable revenue. Hyundai Heavy faces strike Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is facing its first strike in 20 years after unionised workers voted to walk out. Zhao takes full control Titan Petrochemicals Group has seen its chief executive step down after less than seven months in the role. Noble fixes Nordic newbuild Nordic Maritime has secured a five year time charter for its new DP2 IMR subsea vessel in a deal worth $70m. Seroja bulker arrested Seroja Investments has seen a jointly-owned panama bulker arrested by a company thought to represent a Greek shipowner. Global steel output stalls Levels of steel production in China remained unchanged from a year ago in September, as global growth ground to halt. KSS in Itochu tie-up South Korea's KSS Shipping has agreed a seven year deal with Japan's Itochu Corp for the shipment of LPG.

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
L.A. port commission postpones vote on YTI expansion COMMENTARY: Payment a two-way street Construction begins on new Crowley conro ships Changes made to Asia New Zealand Express Long Beach port fills management positions Dry-bulk shipments grow 23% at Redwood City port Etihad, Avianca partner on Bogotá-Europe service AirBridgeCargo experiences tonnage increase United sees record profit in Q3 CEVA makes U.K. investment FAA fines companies for hazmat violations FIATA donates to Ebola relief Ports of L.A., Long Beach see more ships at anchor

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Construction of Crowley's LNG-fuelled ConRo ships begins Vessels will be used on Puerto Rico trade route. Fuel-saving technology provider named in clean tech list Eniram technology helped clients save $35 million in fuel costs in 2013, firm says. IBIA welcomes compromise on bunker quality checks 'The measures will improve the situation," says chief executive. Fuel oil stocks down November arbitrage volumes expected to climb. Fall in bunkering operations curtails port's income Loss of revenue linked to fewer bunkering calls at UK port. New appointment at Glander Maurice Lara takes up post as a bunker and lubricant broker and trader. Wartsila: Profit slips But revenue holds steady. Low prices fail to stimulate demand Players in Chinese ports say ship operators have 'no intention' of stocking up. Ferry operator expands service inside ECA waters 'We are moving fast to capture the growth potential in the North Sea.' Greek minister and LNG shipowners meet LNG as marine fuel was discussed. OW Bunker posts quarterly loss Quarterly results 'disappointing', says CEO. Russian refiner increases bunker production Output of bunker material in Q3 increased by 120%, says Bashneft. Less efficient vessels 'capitalise' on falling fuel prices 'Fuel efficiency benefits shrink as bunker prices drop.' Titan Petrochemicals changes chief executive Current chairman of the board to take over. Crude slips as US inventories rise Crude inventories increased to 377.7 million barrels last week.

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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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