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February 5, 2015

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West coast congestion shrinks global idle fleet to record low Taiwan's Kaohsiung 2014 volume up 6pc to 10.59 million TEU NY-New Jersey 2014 volume up 5.4pc to record 5,772,303 TEU Philadelphia up 16.7pc to 449,122 TEU, dredging 70pc done in 2014 Port of New Orleans 2014 box volume up 8.8pc to 490,526 TEU Euroseas considers splitting containers from dry bulk fleet Virginia port plagued by inefficiency as truck waiting times rise NYK, MOL wrap up charter deal for Cameron LNG project carrier CEVA strengthens expands Polish presence opening in Gdynia TNT offers daily trucking to Turkey via Kosovo for less urgent shipments AAL Japan launches local heavylift and breakbulk service Crew knew lashing strap broken before fatal Bagram takeoff: NTSB TIACA to address risk-based approach to new security rules Korean Air launches direct flights to Milan and Rome February 25 Icelandair Cargo flies to Boston to exploit No 1 seafood market

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
MOL, Mitsui sign deal to charter LNG carrier SS Transland Shipping & Logistics awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification TT Club appoints Regional Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa Soyameal exports may drop to 26-year low on poor Iranian demand Japanese delegation expresses interest to invest in & around VOC Port Kattupalli port handles 100th container vessel Mumbai Port Trust Sports Club emerges triumphant in carrom tourney Panaji Port notified for unloading of imported goods & loading of export goods or any class of such goods Reefer cargo exports contribute to Gujarat Pipavav Port's good quarterly results Vetting system intends facilitating global improvement at dry bulk terminals DICV launches BharatBenz trucks in Nepal Growth in factory activity slips to 52.9 in Jan. Higher demand & short supply increase India's agri imports Importer Exporter Code now available online India to seek scrapping of duties by US INR pares early gains against dollar IOC to set up LPG import facility at Paradip NBHC ties up with Canara Bank to promote warehouse receipt financing

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Krems grows on dry bulk Learn more about railway research Nationwide truck toll makes no sense Swire welcomes Pacific Liberty Promotions at ATA Clipper Logistics secures contract renewal Transport and logistics sector receives employer award Jonas Frank to develop China biz for Martin Bencher US freight railways making record investments AEW Europe acquires large logistics park CSAV concludes capital increase TT Club selects new Emea director Transfracht introducing CAF too Etihad launches Hermes CMS Port Nola nails new box volume record to masthead Transaero launches Moscow-New Delhi service

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Scorpio sheds more bulkers NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers has announced agreements to convert three Capesize newbuilding contracts into LR1 product tanker newbuilding contracts. Two of the Capesizes had been scheduled for delivery from South Korea in 1Q16, followed by one in 2Q16. Under the conversion deal, two LR1s will be US tightens MARPOL rules US-flag shipowners must soon meet stricter MARPOL rules as the United States falls into line with international oil pollution conventions. Published in the US Federal Register on 4 February, three new provisions that become effective on 5 May will tighten record-keeping for bunkering and raise Offshore players tackle oil price plunge Offshore maritime professionals pointed to continuing opportunities amid plummeting oil prices at the Singapore Offshore Finance Forum today. Speakers at the event at Goodwood Park Hotel stressed the varying impact of the price drop across the sector and looked at how to mitigate its impact. ITF warns Allseas to drop Nazi ship name The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has warned Allseas Group to immediately rename Pieter Schelte, a platform installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel christened after a convicted Nazi war criminal. Contracted by Shell to service its Brent platforms on the UK continental MHI to spin off shipbuilding business Mitsubishi HI (MHI) said today that it has decided to spin off its shipbuilding business. The group, which counts aircraft manufacturing, machinery and shipbuilding among its businesses, said two new group companies at its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works' Koyagi Plant would be created. One of Taichung Port throughput sets new high in 2014 Taiwan's Taichung Port has handled a total of 122.7M tonnes cargo throughput in 2014, recording throughput of more than 100M tones for the fifth year in a row, showed data released by the Ministry of Transport on 30 January. The port's throughput in 2014 was 2.11M tonnes more than the previous Jiangsu Rongsheng HI fails to repay $1.8M loans Jiangsu Rongsheng HI has failed to repay a combined CNY11.1M ($1.8M) to 15 small Chinese creditors in court ruling enforcement, due to the large number of outstanding enforcement cases against the shipyard. The 15 small creditors are all identified as Chinese suppliers to the shipyard, according to DSME wins order for LNG carrier South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has won its first LNG carrier order for 2015. The Okpo-based shipbuilder said today that the order was for a 174,000m³ eco-type carrier worth $200M. DSME would not reveal the customer's identity. The ship will be fitted with BP reports sharp fall in 2014 profit BP, the London based oil major, has reported a sharp fall in 2014 profit and a loss for the final quarter of the year. Result for 2014 showed a profit of just $3.8Bn compared to a $23.4Bn profit in the previous year. For 4Q14, the company reported a loss of $.4.4Bn compared to a profit of $1.0Bn in China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline on test run China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline (Myanmar section) was launched for a trial run on 28 January after the project was completed through five years of efforts by the two sides, according to Xinhua News reports. The starting point of the crude oil pipeline, Made Island Port, where the first large oil

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Newport News awarded $224.3 million for CVN 73 RCOH Sea trials show fuel savings after air lube system retrofit Petrobras CEO and five directors resign RayClean BWTS gets USCG AMS approval Damen Rotterdam drydocks Technip's Global 1200 Aker Philly and unions agree new four year contract

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Port of Everett selects GFA to expand midwest opportunities Diana Shipping extending charters of two Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels Mitsui ship rescues five stranded fishermen Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange schedules public meeting for today TT Club names Kevin King as new regional director

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
HSH move may mark return of German covered bonds Other banks likely to be watching Hamburg lender's issue Maersk to axe capacity from Europe to South America Danish carrier blames decision on overcapacity on the trade lane European fuel suppliers to be targeted as part of new sulphur regime Port state guidance to suggest sampling gasoils as supplied to vessels to check with rule compliance Bourbon revenues steam ahead in shallow water But leading platform supply vessel player sees deepwater business dip in tough market Maersk Tankers: Je ne regrette rien Tanker player sticks by strategic long-term decision to exit crude tankers and focus on products Lower UK light dues to cut Asia-Europe loop costs by $30,000 a year Shipowners welcome reduction in fee to cover provision of navigational aids around the British Isles HSH $573m covered bond seen as diversification tool Low margin is good result for bank, say rivals Seanergy gets Nasdaq share price notice Company intends to regain compliance as it awaits first bulker in new fleet US refinery strikes stifle MR product tanker earnings Fewer exports as nine US refineries go on strike, stifling earnings for medium range tankers hauling cargoes out of the country CSAV completes capital increase programme Chilean company raises $398m of a target $400m First tanker retrofitted with air lubrication system Bubbles under hull reduce friction and fuel usage while vessel is under way MHI splits a key shipbuilding unit in broad restructuring Two new divisions will be created in Nagasaki, while cruiseship construction will remain in the aviation and transportation division DSME wins $200m LNG carrier order Contract follows prediction of strong year for Korean yard

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
TRAC unveils high-end,'green-tagged' chassis TRAC Intermodal has unveiled an upgraded service that provides higher-quality intermodal chassis that the company says will be pre-inspected and "green-tagged" so truck drivers can pick them up without waiting for repairs. TRAC, which has about 272,000 chassis and is the largest U.S. chassis lessor, said its TRAC Private Chassis Pool... US bill would further open Cuban market to ag, medical product exports WASHINGTON - U.S. agriculture and medical product shippers could gain a larger share of the Cuban market if a bill reintroduced by Rep. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. gets passed. Under current regulations, American agricultural and medical supplies can only be sold to non-state sectors on the island, such as co-ops and... Vancouver container trucking commissioner pick angers drayage drivers The British Columbia government's pick to oversee the new drayage program for Port Metro Vancouver has spurred a union driver backlash. Unifor has taken issue with the appointment of Andy Smith as container trucking commissioner, as the union argues his role as head of the B.C. Maritime Employers Association is a... Trans-Pacific carriers push aggressive general rate increases Shipping lines in the eastbound trans-Pacific announced an unusually aggressive program of rate hikes for the coming months, with two definite general rate increases totaling $1,200 per 40-foot container, and possibly a third rate hike in April. Increases in minimum service contract rates are also proposed. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a... Universal technology to meet coming global ballast rules needed, WSC head says With new international ballast water regulations set to go into full force this year, the need for new and universal water treatment technology is more necessary than ever before, said World Shipping Council President Chris Koch. While there is general global acceptance of the IMO's ballast water treatment discharge standard, there... PMA head to hold teleconference amid fears talks with ILWU collapsing Amid a flurry of rumors that contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse and the Pacific Maritime Association are in danger of collapsing, PMA CEO James McKenna will hold a teleconference at 2 p.m. Pacific today to update the media on the negotiations. Negotiations began on May 12, 2014, and... US trucker Saia buys international reach with LinkEx acquisition Trucking operator Saia expanded its reach in international container shipping by acquiring LinkEx, a non-asset intermodal logistics company with headquarters in Dallas. Johns Creek, Georgia-based Saia will pay $25 million for LinkEx, which offers domestic and international transportation services, handling containerized ocean freight, air cargo, truck and intermodal rail, supply chain... TRAC, DCLI form 'gray pool' for PNW chassis TRAC Intermodal and Direct ChassisLink Inc. have formed a "gray" chassis pool to allow full interchange of most marine chassis in the Pacific Northwest ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. The new TRAC Pacific Northwest Pool is structured as a market pool, operated by a management company. TRAC has created a... Long-delayed APMT Costa Rica terminal set to open 2018 After three years and near-derailment, APM Terminals has announced its long-delayed seaport on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast will begin operations in 2018. The company, a unit of Denmark's Maersk Group, has said the $1 billion Moin Container Terminal will add more than 2.7 million TEUs to the country's current capacity upon... Shippers' disgust with port congestion heard from Wall Street to DC Growing U.S. West Coast port congestion is getting more attention in Washington, D.C., and on Wall Street, as major shippers, including Tyson Foods and Cabela's, complain about delays and warn about further economic pain if they continue. The latest round of shipper complaints suggests that FedEx CEO Fred Smith's Dec. 17... Houston port sees extra business from US West Coast congestion Container ship lines are adding calls at Houston to handle U.S. exports and imports whose regular routings to and from Asia have been disrupted by congestion at U.S. West Coast ports. Houston is set for additional calls by Panamax vessels in the next several weeks, Roger Guenther, the port's executive director,... CMA CGM, Shipping Corp of India seek Asia-Europe rate hike CMA CGM and Shipping Corporation of India have announced new rate restoration initiatives on the Asia-Europe trade lane, effective this month. The French carrier intends to raise rates for westbound cargo moving on its Epic and Amerigo Express services from India to North Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Baltic, Black Sea, North... US truckers target supply chain delays, tighten transit times As port congestion delays shipments on the U.S. West Coast, trucking companies are picking up the slack. Shorter transit times, more expedited service and delivery guarantees increasingly help U.S. shippers keep goods moving inland round the clock. Regional less-than-truckload carrier Reddaway is the latest trucker to offer an accelerated service option,... IATA: Global air cargo rebounds in 2014 with 4.5 percent growth Global air cargo traffic grew by 4.5 percent in 2014, boosted by a rebound in trade that ended several years of stagnation, the International Air Transport Association said. Growth accelerated through the year with December volume 4.9 percent higher than in the same period in 2013. The increase, which was more... Maersk cuts capacity 10 percent on slowing Europe-Med-East Coast South America routes Maersk Line said it has cut capacity by 10 percent on the trade between the east Coast of South America and Europe and the Mediterranean in response to the "steady decline" in market demand. Smaller vessels of between 4,500 and 6,500 TEUs are being phased in after the carrier reduced capacity... CSAV top Hapag-Lloyd shareholder after raising $398 million in stock auction CSAV has finalized a share auction that raised $398 million toward a capital increase in Hapag-Lloyd that will make the Chilean company the leading shareholder in the world's fourth largest ocean carrier. CSAV will have a 34 percent stake in the German carrier it merged with last year to create a...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Costamare finishes strongly Costamare raised its dividend and revealed financing for a quintet of newbuildings as it breezed past Wall Street forecasts for the fourth quarter. Place your bets Day rates and asset values in many corners of the crude segment will remain strong through much of 2015, a leading tanker broker said Wednesday. Navigator lands loan Navigator Holdings has turned to commercial lenders for cash to fund newbuildings under construction in China. Street applauds SALT Shares of Scorpio Bulkers (Scorpio) started to gain momentum in midday trading Wednesday after the owner announced plans to convert more cape orders into contracts to construct product tankers. Conversion coup complete Scorpio Bulkers of Monaco is moving forward with plans to convert contracts to construct three capes into orders for an equal number of long-range-one (LR1) product tankers. Maersk Supply axing 20 Denmark's Maersk Supply Service is to lay off 20 onshore workers as it faces up to a poor offshore market. Scorpio's welcome fix Scorpio Tankers has secured a spot contract for one of its newly delivered vessels at a stronger rate than previous ships. Suez cuts LNG discount The Suez Canal Authority is cutting its discount for LNG carriers, Reuters reported, citing its chairman. Bubbling under Silverstream Technologies and Shell say they have conducted a successful sea trial of a new fuel-saving technique that funnels bubbles around a ship's hull. Nazi past haunts vessel New crane ship Pieter Schelte is not just the subject of a dispute because of its title as "the world's largest vessel" - but also for its controversial name. Blackrock back in at DHT Blackrock has raised its interest in tanker owner DHT more than two years after it ceased being a major shareholder. Pirates kill officer on Greek VLCC One officer died and three crew were kidnapped in an armed attack on a Greek-controlled VLCC off Nigeria, the Greek shipping ministry said. Fund risk for Rieber Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has sent a notice of default to a Stavanger-based private equity fund over debt obligations. Meratus' PSC pledge Indonesia's Meratus Line has said it will "go all out" to comply with international standards after three of its ships were banned from Australian ports. Dolphin orders double India's Dolphin Offshore Enterprises has made a comeback in the newbuilding market with an order for two vessels. Tallink ship staying on Canada's Marine Atlantic has renewed its charter of a Tallink ro-pax for another three years. Brittany charters ro-pax France's Brittany Ferries is expanding its fleet with a ro-pax chartered in from DFDS. Aker labour deal approved Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has seen its latest agreement with employees ratified by the Philadelphia Metal Trades Council (PMTC). HSH raises $570m Germany's HSH Nordbank has sold its first large ship mortgage-backed bond issue since 2008. Bourbon builds revenue French offshore shipowner Bourbon has boosted revenue in 2014 by 6.7% to EUR 1.385bn ($1.58m). DSME wins LNG carrier Korea's DSME has signed a contract to build a new eco-friendly LNG carrier worth $200m. Seanergy on notice Athens-based Seanergy Maritime Holdings has six months to boost its share price back above $1 or risk being delisted by the Nasdaq exchange. Iran strikes back Suspected Somali pirates have been chased away by the Iranian navy as they tried to attack two tankers. Nagasaki gets revamp Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to spin-off commercial ship construction and hull block manufacturing at its Nagasaki shipyard. Navig8 bags chem cash Navig8 Chemical Tankers has closed its first debt financing facility to complete the funding of its orderbook at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Hackers target shipowner Marine Assets Corporation (MAC) has reportedly been subjected to a cyber attack, it has emerged. ADM sells terminal stake Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is selling a 50% stake in its Brazil export terminal to commodity rival Glencore. Tanker owner files Chapter 15 An affiliate of Marine Cross Services, a little-known investment vehicle backed by financiers who are active in the product tanker segment, is seeking bankruptcy protection in the US.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Rep. Blumenauer proposes 15' increase in gas tax C.H. Robinson Q4 profit surges 21 percent DP World volumes grow 8.9 percent in 2014 FedEx Trade Networks adds new connections in Latin American Rite Aid to build regional DC in S.C. New Jersey company to install scrubber on Finnish ship Service Announcements: MOL and CEVA Executive moves: T. Parker Host, Host Terminals and KOM International Tech Bytes: Aljex Software and KVH Industries

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Insurance firm offers fuel-piracy cover for South East Asia 'Endorsement' can be added to existing Kidnap & Ransom (KR) insurance cover, says Seacurus. Ship officer killed in pirate attack on Greek vessel off Nigeria Three crewmembers were also kidnapped and are being held for ransom. US move to put LNG on equal footing with diesel fuel underway 'Taxing LNG based on energy output vs volume removes a disincentive to use the fuel.' Class society 'confusion' over scrubber discharges Scrubber manufacturer looks to MEPC to simplify approvals. 'Steady growth' in demand for scrubbers 'Owners who have installed scrubbers are now going to start seeing a real difference in their fuel bills.' Ship air flow system claims successful sea trials In Shell and Silverstream Technologies backed project. Bunker prices rally in major hubs But BP CEO says oil markets can probably expect low prices 'for several years'. LNG fuelling ships 'gaining momentum' Editorial says benefits outweigh drawbacks despite cheaper bunkers. DSME to focus on fuel-saving newbuilds LNG carriers are seen as profit makers. VLCC rates slump as demand for storage eases 'Floating storage is turning out to be a big disappointment for owners.' Fuel saving bulk carrier delivered to Italian group Vessel is capable of reducing fuel consumption by 20% compared to similar ships, says owner. Finnish shipowner buys scrubber for ECA compliance System to installed in the next few months. Korean yard lands 'eco' LNG order Ship design said to add 20% in fuel efficiency. Fuel-efficient PSV delivered to offshore player Japanese yard completes the final of four vessels in L Class series. Global shipping firm appoints bunker manager Assistant Bunkers Manager receives promotion. New team leader for Glander's Dubai office Kristian Korsgaard Pedersen is also a senior bunker and lubricant trader with the team. Dual fuel tug order goes to Spanish yard Vessels can be propelled by either LNG or MGO. Further arrests in US Navy corruption case Civilian held over bribery allegations. New general manager at Dan-Bunkering Zhang Chao, formerly from OW Bunker, is based in Beijing. Iranian fuel oil 'still arriving in Fujairah despite sanctions' 'If you deal with fuel oil and bunker business in the UAE, most likely you have to touch Iranian product.' Stena Bulk receives new 'fuel-saving' vessel Tanker lowers fuel consumption by '10-20% compared with other vessels of the same size'.

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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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