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BRIEFS

October 28, 2014

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Rotterdam box volume up 4.2pc in first 9 months to 9.21 million TEU Antwerp up 5pc to 9.21 million TEU in first 9 months - on Dutch congestion Shipowners say they persuaded IMO to ease up on ballast water treatment Oakland September up 2.87pc to 207,412 TEU in year's busiest month IMO relents, allows discussion group on low-sulphur bunker liability Ukraine appeals to WTO over Russian ban on fruit and vegetable imports Asia-NZ Ex drops Noumea, Suva, now starts in Shanghai, not Hong Kong Despite Russian objections, UN Polar Code closer to being Law of the Sea Union Pacific third quarter revenue increases 11pc to US$6.2 billion Norfolk Southern posts 7pc higher revenue to US$3.07 billion in third quarter French forwarder Norbert Dentressangle sales up 14pc to US$4.26 billion Athens Digital Ship expo to showcase technology November 26 - 27 Russia's AirBridgeCargo increases cargo volume 14pc in first nine months UAL quarterly profit up 99pc to US$1.1 billion as cargo sales rise 19pc US exacts fines for flying paint, acryllic, bullets and other hazmat

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
All-Ways Logistics announces business expansion plan CMA CGM upgrades Cagema Main Liner service DP World welcomes first scheduled vessel to new Jebel Ali Container Terminal 3 G6 Alliance announces Asia-US West Coast Winter Program Kalmar launches its fifth generation Gloria reachstackers in Americas London P&I Club warns on failure to preserve VDR data Moore Stephens expects vessel operating costs to rise over the next two years NYK again included in FTSE4Good Index Shipping cos seek liberal benefits from DGFT under SFIS Softlink Global adds another reputed client to its portfolio South African is winner of FIATA Young Freight Forwarder Award Govt to speed up Iran's Chahbahar port project Gujarat to get 6 more National Highways INR loses early gains, suffers fresh losses against dollar

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Korridor in der Spur India inaugurates electronic toll collection system Support for European Shipping Week DB Schenker goes on huge shopping spree Ahrenkiel selects DNV GL's ship manager software Transfrigoroute meeting highlights pharma market DPD's Loock brings financial know-how to Biek CP reports best results in company's history Air Arabia starts flights to Georgia IAG Cargo collects shipments under 300 kg in Germany DHL launches North Asian multimodal service UTi promotes two of its own to president Korean Air Cargo introduces new India routing Vessel operating costs expected to rise

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
Scorpio may delay Dorian exit Despite a quarterly loss, Scorpio Tankers remains very positive on product-tanker prospects and has implied that it will not immediately sell its Dorian LPG stake. NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers posted a net loss of $1.2M for 3Q14 versus net income of $667,000 in 3Q13. Average time charter equivalent Maersk ship rescues migrants near Malta Danish-flagged Eleonora Maersk rescued a group of 220 migrants 285nm southeast of Malta on the night of 23 October. The migrants - said to be Syrian men, women, and children - were expected to be brought to Malta. But they refused to be transferred to an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) patrol boat as German shipowners face tax hike German shipowners and KG funds will pay far more tax from 2016 unless an exemption of earnings pools from insurance tax is extended. A government official told shipowners and managers at the Seeschifffahrtstag forum in the northwestern town of Haren last Friday that the federal ministry of finance Tanker Investments starts $30M buyback Tanker Investments has begun an earlier announced repurchase of up to $30M of its own shares, said the Oslo-listed firm. The $30M share buyback, part of programme unveiled on 23 October, would represent about 3% of common shares or 7.8% of share capital in the firm, according to the company's Oaktree set to control revamped Torm Torm and its creditors have entered into a restructuring agreement that would give Oaktree Capital Management a controlling interest in the Danish product tanker company. Torm said today it had agreed a potential restructuring with Los Angeles-based Oaktree and a group of lenders representing 61% East Africa's MCG port upgrades systems Mayotte Channel Gateway (MCG) in the Mozambique Channel off East Africa is preparing for expansion by licensing a Navis terminal operating system (TOS). At the French-governed Port of Longoni, MCG is a key regional transshipment hub, managing 60,000teu annually and poised to grow 15% over the next Sewol prosecution demands death penalty South Korean prosecutors today have sought the death penalty for the captain of the capsized ferry Sewol. Captain Lee Jun-Seok's trial for manslaughter over the 16 April incident is now closing. A verdict is due on 11 November. A further 14 crew members could face lengthy prison terms. The vessel Kleven to build a diamond-mining vessel Kleven group in Norway has won an order from De Beers Mining Namibia to build a ship for mining diamonds on the seabed, the shipbuilder said in a statement. The 112m-long vessel will be based on the MT6022 type design from Marin Teknikk, the Norwegian consulting naval architects, and fitted with Ezra shows strong growth despite slow profits Singapore-listed offshore marine services provider, Ezra Holdings has displayed poor profitability metrics despite strong growth forecast, according to Lee Yue Jer, analyst from DMG & Partners Securities. He sets a target price of SGD0.85 ($0.66) per share, while the company's stocks are currently China to allow private funds in ports Private investment in port and inland shipping facilities, as well as other key sectors are encouraged, stated Chinese premier Li Keqiang last Friday. Beijing decided to lower the access of private funds to more sectors, including including energy and telecoms, to break the market barriers and Sungdong wins LR1 tanker order South Korean shipbuilder Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order for four 74,000dwt Panamax (LR1) products tankers including two options from Greek ship owner Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN). Through a press statement, the shipbuilder said, "The tankers will be green Yangzijiang Shipbuilding divests all non-core businesses Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has sold off all its non-shipbuilding businesses as it refocuses on its main business. Yangzijiang, led by executive chairman Ren Yuanlin, announced that it had sold its stakes in Taizhou Hengjian Real Estate and Changzhou Green Field HMD to install Clean Marine's EGCS South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard will install Norwegian exhaust gas scrubber supplier Clean Marine's exhaust gas cleaning systems on two MR product tankers it is building for BP. The International Maritime Organization has stipulated that sulphur emission levels in Emission Control $49M raise for Chinese yard's work capital Guangdong Province Navigation Group plans to replenish the work capital of its shipbuilding subsidiary of Guangdong Xinchuan HI (GXHI) by issuing a short-term note. A total of CNY300M ($49M) will be used to complement the yard's operating funds from 2014 to 2015 to pay for steel plates and labour Myanmar, Thailand to grant first concession on Dawei Myanmar and Thailand are expected to announce more details about the first concession to be granted on the Dawei port project next month. The news is another sign of the quickening pace of events supporting the development of the Myanmar megaport and industrial zone to be linked to neighbouring Pirates set off with tanker, crew abandoned A product tanker was hijacked off Sampit, Indonesia; its master and crew held captive for nearly two weeks and finally abandoned off Terengganu, Malaysia. The Indonesia-flagged Srikandi 515 was loaded with 3,100 tonnes of palm oil from Sampit, Kalimantan Tengah, en route a 3-day voyage to Gresik, World Bank: Bangladesh to invest more on ports Bangladesh is being urged to look at investing more in its ports and related infrastructure by the World Bank. The World Bank notes that such a move, though difficult, is necessary to create the circumstances for sustained economic growth, in its Bangladesh Development Update. Growth is likely to Chinese ships seized in Mexico Chinese bulk carriers Best Vision and Luyang Eagle have been detained at Mexico ports for nearly six months, due to alleged involvement of illegal iron ore shipping, Chinese shipping website ship.sh told IHS Maritime. The Panama-flagged 96,000dwt Best Vision sailed to Manzanillo, Mexico, on 25

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
Vancouver Shipyards starts production of first NSPS vessel MAN Diesel & Turbo approves Hitachi Zosen SCR Prosecutors seek death penalty for Sewol captain Oaktree would control Torm under proposed restructuring Liberian Registry backs IMO guidance on Ebola Stolt to relocate Stamford tanker staff to Houston

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
Dredging project set to begin for Snohomish River settling basins Hanjin joining list of carriers in pair of South Africa services MarAd calling for input for offshore export facility rules Crowley Maritime barge delivers gate for Panama Canal expansion work Port Metro Vancouver marks end of Roberts Bank overpass project

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
Fyffes-Chiquita deal breaks up Banana producers would have searched for fleet synergies had the deal gone ahead Surprise reprieve for Hamburg formula Inadmissible for stress test, but no ECB ban VLGC spot rate falls but stays above $100 per tonne Lack of chartering activity pulls market down for owners, following recent surge ECB orders shipping book writedown at HSH Nordbank But world's biggest lender declines to specify amount Navios Maritime Partners post flat income Revenue jumps 18% as company uses prolonged market weakness to strengthen its position Scorpio Tankers slips to $1.2m net loss Tanker company remains focused on goal of global product tanker domination Liberian Registry backs the IMO's no-ban Ebola advice Calls for shipowners to include Ebola-specific clauses in their charterparties. Horizon Lines sees revenues and profits increase Jones-act carrier benefits from higher volumes and lower costs, but freight rates slide Maersk imposes surcharge on Philippines port congestion Shipping line doubles Manila surcharges, limits Batangas box calls Stolt-Nielsen moves tanker staff to Houston Chemical giant moves 60 employees from Connecticut to Texas Maersk's new drillship starts a 45-day contract for $17m Three out of four newbuildings now operating as drilling business targets a $1bn profit Torm restructuring deal gives Oaktree a controlling stake Danish tanker company is close to agreement with 61% of its creditors Marseilles Fos' new port authority boss tackles a public relations challenge Cabau Woehrel must persuade customers that the French port is strike-free and poised for growth Mexico detains bulkers over illegal shipment claims Authorities say vessels failed to produce the right paperwork for iron ore cargoes Nakilat posts a 25% hike in nine-month profits Fleet expansion is on the cards as the Qatari company looks to new LNG opportunities

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
'Happy Days' here for LTL as volumes, business improve, Estes says KANSAS CITY - The strengthening U.S. economic recovery is delivering better times to less-than-truckload carriers, Robey W. (Rob) Estes, Jr., said at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference here Friday. "Remember that TV show back in the '70s with Ron Howard and Tom Boswell, 'Happy Days'? LTL is experiencing 'Happy Days'... As freight volume, revenue rises, Swift Transportation looks to add trucks Swift Transportation, the largest U.S. truckload carrier had more freight in the third quarter than it could handle, even with 300 more tractor-trailers hauling truckload shipments. The earnings reports of Phoenix-based Swift and truckload competitors Werner Enterprises and Knight Transportation show freight demand rose to match and exceed truck capacity in... Transnet inks MOU to advise four African countries on port operations South Africa's port landlord Transnet will help educate ports in Kenya, Namibia, Mozambique and Ghana under a new agreement meant to bring their ports up to international standards. Port authorities in the four nations signed an agreement with South African port landlord Transnet to engage in worker and management training and... UP's new overweight container surcharge draws shipper ire A higher surcharge on westbound-moving overweight containers imposed by Union Pacific Railroad this month is drawing fire from Midwest agriculture exporters. The Class I railroad in mid-July told customers that a $300 surcharge would be imposed starting Oct. 1 on 40-foot and 45-foot containers that weighed more than 52,000 pounds. Shippers... Grain exporter is first Quick180 Plus user North Carolina grain exporter C.A. Perry & Son has become the first shipper to use Quick180's container-matching system to guarantee export loads to truckers dropping off empty import boxes at its plants. Quick180 was launched this year by retired Virginia port executive Rick Knapp. The company developed an algorithm-based technology to... Malaysia state fund targets Goldman stake in Associated British Ports Malaysia's biggest state pension fund is reportedly preparing a $2 billion bid for a stake in Associated British Ports, the UK's largest port operator. Employment Provident Fund has hired bankers to help it acquire a 33.3 percent stake in ABP jointly owned by Goldman Sachs and Prudential, an insurer and asset... Rail executives downplay consolidation outlook Canadian Pacific Railway CEO E. Hunter Harrison sees railroad consolidation as possible and a way to greatly improve service, but the majority of his Class I counterparts aren't on board. "And I will go ahead and say I have a very high regard and respect for the head of the CP,... Six side-effects of inventory optimization As a way to drive efficiency and reduce costs, manufacturing and distribution companies are on a mission to get lean. One way they're doing so is by optimizing and reducing inventory levels across the supply chain. Financial executives get excited about demand planning and forecasting projects that produce one-time inventory reductions... Explaining the LA-Long Beach gridlock [Video] With Los Angeles-Long Beach, which handles some 40 percent of U.S. import container cargo, experiencing its worst bout of congestion in years with no end in sight, shippers are evaluating their options for 2015. Veteran JOC West Coast Editor Bill Mongelluzzo, who has been closely following developments, describes the situation... Ship financing giant HSH Nordbank passes ECB stress test HSH Nordbank, the world's biggest ship financier, passed a stress test by the European Central Bank, thanks to a large increase in state loan guarantees that has helped the German bank to survive the protracted container shipping bear market. While no ship financiers failed the ECB's health check of 130 banks,... Provision for antitrust fine takes TNT Express to $60 million loss TNT Express suffered its first operating loss in five quarters due to a provision for a potential antitrust fine and restructuring costs. The Netherlands-based global express delivery firm lost 47 million euros [$59.7 million] in the three months through September against a 3 million euros profit in the same period in...

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
Lemos hit with UK ruling A UK judge has found Greek shipowner Andonis Lemos and two US financial firms to be on the hook for additional legal costs in an unsuccessful oil industry lawsuit that they backed. Owners can handies A growing number of operators appear to be parting ways with handysize bulkers that are becoming increasingly difficult to trade because of their age. Scorpio holds onto Dorian Scorpio Tankers intends to hold onto its stake in Dorian LPG, at least for now, despite previous indications that it would sell out of the gasship owner by the end of this year. Al-Qaeda targets tankers Security contractors believe tankers and other types of commercial tonnage could become increasingly attractive targets for Islamic terrorists in the months ahead. US yard lands order A leading US shipyard has lined up a $5m contract to construct a pair of tugs for the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Attica confirms sale Greece's Attica Holdings has sold one of its vessels to the Canadian government. Jiangzhou takes aim at LNG China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group has forged an alliance with Jianglian Heavy Industries under a broader bid to cash in on rising demand for LNG carriers. CMES back in black China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has returned to profit in the first three quarters of 2014. Cape fire keeps burning Optimism remained today in the capesize market as a major improvement in the past week extended for another session. Deutsche Bank downs DSX A Wall Street forecaster has downgraded shares of Greek operator Diana Shipping in response to renewed concerns about the future of the dry-bulk market. Panama sets record Panama Canal's centennial year has seen a historic record after almost one million people visited the famous Central American waterway. GSI eyes big profit China's Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is lining up a big gain from the sale of three non-core assets. Fyffes deal dead The merger of banana giants Chiquita and Fyffes is off as the former has agreed to be taken over in a $1.3bn deal by Cutrale-Safra. Ipsen: Oaktree plan realistic Torm has finally established a plan capable of ending four years of financial uncertainty following an agreement that will see Oaktree Capital take control of the company, its chairman says. Precious hurt by costs Thailand's Precious Shipping has posted a loss for the three-month period ended on 30 September as total expenses rose. Scorpio Tankers waits on dividend Scorpio Tankers reported a minimal loss in the third quarter with its red figure at the positive end of the range the company had guided. Navios Partners stable Greek owner Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) has maintained steady earnings in the third quarter as revenue rose. Bahri earnings slashed Saudi tanker giant Bahri has posted a steep drop in third-quarter profit as rates and volumes fell. Malaysian interest for ABP A Malaysian fund has set its sights on bidding for Goldman Sachs's stake in UK port operator Associated British Ports (ABP). Hanjin Shipping joins up South Korea's Hanjin Shipping is expanding its South African network by joining other Asian owners on two existing services. Clarksons sees spending record A hunger for newer and larger vessels could see 2014 set a post-crash record for second-hand investment, figures from Clarksons show. Samsung merger cleared Shareholders have voted to combine Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Samsung Engineering in a deal worth $2.5bn. Mitsui profit to spike Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has jacked up its first half profit forecast. Pirates kidnap 10 Gunmen have abducted four police officers and six oil workers in separate attacks that took place on Friday in Nigeria's Bayelsa region. Tanker hijacked A 2013-built tanker has been seized by pirates off Indonesia. Stolt staff moving Norway's Stolt-Nielsen is shifting its Connecticut tanker workers to Texas to consolidate its US operations. HSH passes stress test Germany's HSH Nordbank has passed the European Central Bank's (ECB) stress test thanks to the huge guarantee provided by its federal owners. Oaktree to control Torm Danish owner Torm is on the cusp of a second major restructuring that will see Oaktree Capital use ships to assume control of the company. De Beers goes to Kleven Kleven has secured a newbuilding contract from De Beers to build a specialised vessel for deep sea mineral exploration. Jaxport eyes bigger ships The US port of Jacksonville (Jaxport) is bolstering its crane capacity in anticipation of the arrival of larger containerships. Nakilat profit heads higher Nakilat, the operator of the world's largest LNG fleet, has reported a 25% rise in net profit for the first nine months of 2014. Essar capesize freed Essar and Dr Peters look to have settled their differences over a charter dispute that saw a capesize bulker arrested in Singapore.

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
Port Of Oakland sees busiest month in more than a year Horizon Lines reports sharp increase in Q3 profits Great Lakes ore floats high in September FMC's Lidinsky critical of Ocean Three approval process FMC reviews 28 OTI license applications Drewry: Global demand container demand up 5.5% in 2015 UPS predicts December growth CORRECTION: MSC modifies North Europe Service Executive moves

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OCTOBER 27, 2014
New MFM systems 'boost accuracy' of fuel measurements Emerson's meters use 'new electronics with faster flow sampling rates'. Box ship arrest in Singapore Ship detained on October 25. Repaired ship heading home to Russia from BC Captain still recovering in Vancouver from medical issues. Renewed calls to scrap bunker tax Shipping ministry pushing for reform. Crude oil prices could fall further, warns US bank 'Bearishness prevails and the market is still in the process of trying to find a new floor.' Investor offloads OW Bunker shares Cantillon Funds reduces stake in bunker company. Company facing fraud investigations Danish Fraud Squad 'pressing charges' but reporting of the case restricted. Oil spill cleanup in progress at UK port About 100 metric tonnes of fuel oil spilled, says local media. Further fundings for ECA 'sniffer drones' Self-guided drones will seek out ships and measure their sulphur emissions. EGCS systems ordered for newbuild MR tankers System able to single-handedly serve all combustion units simultaneously. Shipmanagement firm reduces vessel fuel consumption Being 'eco-smart' pays off', says general manager of Ecoships.

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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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