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September 14, 2015

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A-E fell 23pc to US$588/TEU, up 0.3pc to USWC, off 0.1pc to USEC Transpacific sea trade shines as volumes rise for 2nd month in row in July G6 Alliance offers greater detail on sailing cancellations PSA tops all in global terminal operator throughput standings in 2014 Maersk CEO: 2016 box shipping will grow, but excess capacity will hurt rates Gothenburg port achieves 1.9pc growth in Q2 box traffic, but H1 down 1.6pc Canadian Pacific Railway to issue notes worth US$1.2 billion to ease debt China's 2014 GDP revised from 7.4pc to 7.3pc, late but still on target Khalifa Port Container Terminal adds HMM Korea Middle East Service West's dispute with Russia cuts into Baltic ports transshipment trade What's in the box? Oakland has a look at what goes in and out of its port UAL's Smisek quits amid probe into high favours to ex-PANYNJ boss UPS pilots prepared to strike if not offered 'industry leading contract' United sees August traffic increase 1.5pc while load factor drops 0.7 points China Southern opens e-commerce online portal that generates air cargo

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Bureau Veritas extends verification training to help EU Safety Case transition Govt introduces scheme to facilitate movement through coastal shipping, national waterways London tops Xinhua/Baltic Exchange index for maritime services NYK & MTI jointly develop industry-first automatic camera device for monitoring vessel's engine Reliance Defence inks MoU with Abu Dhabi Ship Building SARJAK Container Lines picks up NVOCC of the Year - Special Equipment award for fourth consecutive year Vanguard Logistics expands operations in Southeastern US Busan port names Woo Ye-jong as new CEO Kandla Port again adjudged 'Major Port of the Year' Land policy for Major Port-based industries soon Ashutosh CFS & Shubham Group handle full rice rake at Mundra Raghav Chandra appointed Chairman of NHAI Food & Agri Ministries differ over import duty on pulses Forex reserves decline further by $2.9 bn to $349 bn Govt may reduce MIP on marble to check over-invoicing Govt to help exporters to boost shipments Govt to look into demand by steel industry for imposing safeguard duty Trade credit can be raised in rupees for imports, says RBI US import prices drop by 1.8 pc in Aug., the biggest fall since Jan.

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Out of the doldrums after three years Aviation Think locally - act globally Shipping Rotterdam investing in new lorry park Smisek ousted from A4A chair New legal advisor for FMC Purchase lightens carbon footprint Elsen obtains IFS certification Atlas Air operating B767Fs for DHL Express Neelsen to be new Buss driver Auckland surprises Participating in Myanmar's new dawn Saudi Landbridge railway project going ahead Wan Hai forms JV Austrian's last landing in Dubai Hoisting the flag in Charleston Groupage by rail from China to Germany Air China's 50th A330 completes maiden flight Noble MD for Ceva down under One step after another

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
BIMCO seeks action on illegal fishing off Somalia Shipping professionals are seeking action on illegal fishing off Somalia after the EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) described the problem as outside the remit of its Operation Atalanta. Violations of Somalia's waters by foreign trawlers continue to aggravate maritime piracy in the region, according to Strike to close Finland ports Finland's ports are set to shut on Friday 18 September as the country's three big trade union federations protest against the government's labour reform programme. Work is expected to halt from 0800 with day-long demonstrations set to start at 1100. Transport Workers Union (ATK) head Marko Yokohama port traffic falls in June Port of Yokohama's cargo traffic dropped 5% year on year (y/y) in June to 9.669 million tonnes, with both its foreign and domestic trade down, according to preliminary municipal government figures. Foreign trade slipped 5.5% y/y to 6.245 million tonnes, while domestic trade lost 4.2% y/y to 3.424 Ship detained at Australian grain terminal Pyrsos Shipping bulk carrier MV Apellis is being detained at Western Australia's Esperance wheat port over a suspected breach of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), which found that food provisions were inadequate and seafarers had not been paid Ocean Rig delays another drillship delivery George Economou's Ocean Rig has deferred delivery of a third drillship as oil prices continue to show no signs of recovery. Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) said in a Korea Exchange filing that an Oceania-based customer had asked to delay delivery of a drillship from December 2015 to June 2017. IHS Yang Ming orders five 14,000 teu box ships at Imabari Shipbuilding Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming Marine on 9 September ordered five 14,000 teu box ships at Imabari Shipbuilding. The vessels, priced at USD125 million each, are scheduled for delivery in 2018 and 2019, and will be chartered to Shoei Kisen Kaisha. Yang Ming's 14,000 teu box ship fleet will grow to 20 Teekay tug hits whale at Australian coal port Teekay's tug, Bulgu, hit a humpback-whale calf while towing a BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance-operated bulk carrier out to sea at the Australian coal port of Hay Point on the Great Barrier Reef, on the evening of 8 September. Crew on board the tug were about 2.5-3.0 km offshore when they became China's coal imports drops 31.3% y/y from January to August China has imported a total of 138.6 million tonnes of coal from January to August this year, 63.2 million tonnes less year on year (y/y), and representing a 31.3% decrease. The total value of the imported coal also dropped 45.28% y/y, standing at USD864.9 million, showed data released by customs. CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping to finance Yuanheng Gas CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company, a shipowning subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has agreed to jointly provide USD10 million in finance for Hong Kong-listed Yuanheng Gas, a LNG supplier and trader. The company will participate in the subscription for USD10 million in Bizpost Korea and Chinese partners to invest in Incheon's Golden Harbor The South Korean unit of Korean-American iron ore supplier Bizpost and its Chinese partners will invest KRW1 trillion (USD838 million) in Incheon port's Golden Harbor project. The Golden Harbor project is an ocean tourism complex and Incheon Port Authority (IPA) is hoping to attract 3 million Lawyers say tanker ban 'comfort letters' likely "unenforceable" The president of Nigeria has issued a new directive suggesting tankers banned from lifting in Nigeria may re-enter with a 'letter of comfort', but lawyers from Holman Fenwick Willan LLP says it may be "unenforceable". The letter from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of 8 September

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
UK customers get heated after fire on UASC Barzan leads to 'two-week' delay Asia-Europe carriers in last-ditch bid to raise plunging rates before slack season An airline-forwarder relationship to push air cargo into the modern age is closer

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Evergreen gears up for projected increase in intra-Asia trade Bulker can't leave Australia until crew gets paid Second "enhanced" RAmparts tug joins Harley Marine IACS nod for higher strength intermediate shafts Donjon gets $11.5 million dredging contract Deltamarin unveils design for 80 m LNG fueled ferry

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Freight transportation index sees increase in July numbers Cargill taps David MacLennan as new chairman of the board Nearly $40 million in FTA funding headed to Vancouver, Washington Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Bosphorus slowdown WPPA calls for nominations for annual awards program

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
MCA shake-up is 'blueprint for Germany' VDR president Alfred Hartmann hails UK proposals as way forward for his national flag Diana Containerships takes delivery of post-panamax vessel The 6,500 teu Rotterdam was delivered on September 10 but is still available for hire Asia-Europe freight rates in reverse after brief rally Box rates almost double on trades between China and South America View from the Bridge: Tor Svensen DNV GL group executive vice-president Tor Svensen does some plain speaking when it comes to an industry that has a tendency to close rank No more sales for now, say DryShips executives Seventeen-ship deal with George Economou spurred by cash needs while founding entrepreneur is said to be bullish about bulkers... in the longer term Does SCFI contribute to freight rate volatility? NYK's Nixon and SSE's Zhang split on role of leading freight rate index Evergreen confirms 10-ship order Imabari contracted to build 2,800 teu vessels to serve intra-Asia trades SSE chairman mounts robust defence of SCFI Zhang Ye dismisses claims that index is damaging container trades Japan bests China in Bangladesh's deepwater port project JICA says it will provide $3.7bn in financing for power and port complex in Matarbari IRISL, NITC and NIOC could be removed from sanctions lists in early 2016 Legal firm HFW advises caution and due diligence ahead of possible sanctions easing British shipping minister slams Jones Act Goodwill critical of Brussels and the US as he pushes for deregulation and private enterprise to support infrastructure development NYK's Nixon says SCFI fuelling rates volatility Container shipping has become a commoditised industry, where rates are set by supply and demand. But the supply and demand side has lost its equilibrium, leading to volatility and sharp swings in rates Nigeria tanker ban lifted? The Letter of Comfort requirement still leaves questions unanswered and will not completely assuage the concerns of tanker operators, particularly those whose tankers were banned Yang Ming adds five more 14,000 teu ships Contract said to include option for another five vessels of same size View from the East: Song of Singapore Remember the merits of another great maritime centre Missing Malaysian cargoship found Sah Lian hijacking fears dispelled by report of mechanical failure SHI wins workers' agreement on pay Union members' vote of approval for 2015 wage rise makes it unlikely they will join next general strike scheduled for September 17

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Record August traffic suggests shippers returning to LA The Port of Los Angeles recorded its strongest August container volume since the peak year of 2006, as traffic rose 3.8 percent compared to the same period in 2015. When combined with the record August performance announced Thursday by neighboring Long Beach, this is a good indication that Southern California traffic... Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates fall despite rising demand Eastbound trans-Pacific spot freight rates softened a bit this week even as volume rose, sending an ominous signal to carriers hoping to cash in on holiday season merchandise imports. This is the time of the year when ships usually fill up, cargo is rolled to subsequent voyages and carriers register impressive... Effort to increase San Francisco bar pilot pay pushed back a year A motion to increase the pay for San Francisco Bar Pilots has been shelved, meaning shipowners whose ships transit San Francisco Bay won't face the risk of having to pay more in pilotage fees for at least another year. The pilots had been seeking an 11 percent rate hike that would... Arrests made, some silver recovered after Port of Montreal heist Police have made several arrests and recovered roughly a third of the silver valued at $10 million that was stolen in a daring container heist from the Port of Montreal last week, according to reports. Police have found some of the total loot of 500 bars in various locations including inside... Baltimore cargo rises on strong dollar, East Coast diversions The Port of Baltimore's full container volume in 20-foot-equivalent units rose 6 percent year-over-year during the first seven months of this year, as a strong dollar and diversions from congested East Coast ports fueled a surge in import traffic. Through July, the port handled 356,697 TEUs of full containers, Maryland Port Administration... Emirates Shipping adds Laem Chabang to Africa service Port of Laem Chabang, ThailandEmirates Shipping Line has added a direct port call at Laem Chabang, Thailand to its Asia-Tanzania Express, or ATX, service, as the Middle East carrier seeks to capitalize on growing trade volumes to East Africa. The upgraded service will now have the following rotation: Laem Chabang, Thailand;... Yang Ming opts for five 14,000 TEUs vessels instead of mega-ships Yang Ming Marine Wednesday ordered five 14,000 twenty-foot-equivalent unit ships at Imabari Shipbuilding, reflecting the Taiwanese carrier and fellow CKYHE Alliance members' reluctance to jump into the frenzy of ordering ships with capacities greater than 18,000 TEUs. The vessels, priced at $125 million each, are scheduled for delivery in 2018 and... Union protests to close Finland's ports next week Port cranes Vuosaari, Finland.Finland ports, already suffering from container traffic declines, are set to get hit with another blow when they shut down Sept. 18 as part of a protest by the country's three big trade union federations against the government's labor reform program. Work is expected to halt beginning at... Consultant note: German ports grapple for market share Port of BremerhavenPort productivity and the ability to handle mega-ships are key drivers for shipping lines in selecting routes and ports of call and German ports must adapt to this new reality if they are to remain competitive. Hamburg has always kept Germany high in container port performance rankings and the... Evergreen double order for 2,800-TEU ships Evergreen Group has ordered 10 ships with capacities of 2,800 twenty-foot-equivalent units, building on the carrier's August order of 10 similar ships. The first of the new vessels to be deployed in the intra-Asia trade has a planned delivery during the first half of 2018. The rest are due by the... California's green push to ripple through supply chains If California is to see long-term success in its continued push to be a global environmental leader, the state and its regulatory agencies must also look at how to keep California positioned as a global economic leader. At issue is California Gov. Jerry Brown's recent executive order that directs a number... Auckland container traffic rise dwarfed by growth at rival Tauranga Ports of AucklandContainer volume through the ports of Auckland inched up 0.4 percent in its fiscal year ending June 30, while its rival Tauranga grew its traffic 12 percent, helping it close the gap between it and New Zealand's largest container gateway. Auckland said it expected a year-over-year decline after Maersk... DP World Cochin cuts free time for imports to relieve congestion Vallarpadam International Container Terminal, Port of Cochin, India.DP World-operated Vallarpadam International Container Terminal at India's Port of Cochin received long-awaited regulatory approval to reduce the number of free days allotted to laden import containers in an effort to ease congestion and improve terminal productivity. Port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports... Two weeks of rate gains on Asia-Europe come crashing to an end TAIPEI - Spot rates on the Asia to Europe and the Mediterranean crashed this week, giving back most of the gains made since the September 1 general rate increase, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index.Asia-Mediterranean rates lost a third of their value, shedding $252 in the... Time for governments to tackle lithium battery issue, IATA says IATA head of cargo Glyn Hughes.TAIPEI - Airlines and rechargeable battery makers are preparing to launch a joint campaign aimed at lobbying governments to clamp down on the counterfeit battery business that is posing a growing threat to aviation safety.The International Air Transport Association has teamed up with the Portable...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
DryShips' reset button DryShips' deal to sell 17 bulkers to George Economou and its plans to eventually offload the remainder acts as a recapitalisation of the US-listed shipowner into a public company with money to spend, an analyst told TradeWinds today. Bears lead in New York Most US-listed shipping stocks were slipping Friday even as broader markets remained calm. All change in India? Indian ship financing could be shaken up if new proposals by the Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) come to fruition. BDI at two-month low The Baltic Dry Shipping Index has declined to its lowest level since 6 July. Lonely at Lloyd's We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. 10 more for Evergreen Taiwan's Evergreen Group has added to its summer newbuilding splurge with a deal for 10 containerships at Imabari in Japan. Ensco's order price rises The cost of a delayed drillship being built at Samsung Heavy Industries has increased again. Fugro finds wind work Dutch owner Fugro has clinched a deal to install cables in the North Sea. Car carrier detained A pure car carrier has been detained by the US Coast Guard (USCG) due to safety deficiencies in the port of Tacoma, Seattle. Yang Ming firms up five Taiwan's Yang Ming has sealed an order for five big boxships at Imabari in Japan. Pipavav: operations normal India's Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering says it is business as usual despite a protest being held at its gates by suppliers demanding payment of invoices. Arctic shipments ramp up Shipments from Canada to Europe are set to continue with two more Nordic Bulk Carriers vessels waiting to load their cargo at Milne Inlet. Damen's Russian coup Dutch yard group to build icebreakers and offshore construction ships for Rosneft. Hard to enforce London law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) believes the lifting of the ban on 113 overseas tankers operating in Nigeria has just created more uncertainty, not least under the country's law. MHI's nine-month delay Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) said it will deliver the first of two cruiseships to Aida Cruises in December this year, some nine months later than contracted. Chowgule offloads handy India's Chowgule Steamship is close to selling a veteran bulker as it considers fleet renewal. Ship 'robberies' up 18%. The first eight months of 2015 have seen incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia jump by 18% compared to a year ago. Malaysian ship found A Malaysian-flagged general cargo vessel feared to have been hijacked has been found a week after going missing. Namibia charcoal warning Shipowners have been warned to be wary of carrying containerized cargoes of charcoal out of Namibia following a recent ship fire. Shell slashes emissions Shipping VP Grahaeme Henderson wants the industry to become the place to work. Algoma books bulker trio Algoma Central has placed orders for three self-unloading bulkers at Croatia's Uljanik shipyard and the company says it is in discussions for more.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Houston man found guilty of illegal electronics exports to Russia BWR: Maersk Line terminates Mediterranean-Middle East loop ACL registering some of its new ships in UK PHMSA shortens special hazmat permit processing time ITC drops Netherlands from cold-rolled steel investigation INTTRA bookings up 14% during summer RWG terminal opens in Rotterdam Del Monte to use GT Nexus for visibility Spot container rates sink after two straight weeks of growth Executive Moves: Roadrunner and Fleetgistics CBP makes sure the call doesn't go through Long Beach handles record number of containers in August Evergreen orders 10 more 2,800-TEU ships TECSYS sees profits drop despite increased revenues Colombia, Mexico seize 2 tons of 'black' cocaine Rep. Reid Ribble introduces Safe Trucking Act

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Forecast for 2016 sees crude at $45 per barrel Goldman Sachs cites over-supply and concerns over the Chinese economy. OW bankruptcy administrators collect millions Could instigate 'wave of lawsuits' as they check if payments to some 400 creditors could be annulled. Fuel oil stocks stay high Ample product in Singapore and ARA. Ship held at Singapore Reasons behind arrest unclear. 'Off-spec' fuel incidents fall sharply in 2015 Attributed to removal of 1.00% sulphur fuel oil blends from the market following new ECA limit. $400 premium possible with 2020 global sulphur cap Lack of suitable supply could widen premium between compliant/non-compliant fuels, says SSA president. Evergreen doubles its newbuild order Liner group expecting to benefit from impact of free trade deal. Test agency urges wider use of latest ISO 8217 specification Buying against 2005 specification offers no protection from potential distillate fuel problems. Forecast for 2016 sees crude at $45 a barrel Goldman Sachs cites over-supply and concerns over the Chinese economy. Gulf Petrochem: Expanded Fujairah terminal open by 2017 Phase one due for 2016 opening. Bunker industry leaders join ministers' breakfast Event hosted by Gibraltar during London International Shipping Week 2015. Ferry operator buys biodiesel-fuelled newbuild Vessel designed to be hybrid-electric-ready. Bunker hose failure causes oil spill in Malta Shipping traffic in temporarily suspended. Gulf Petrochem: Expanded Fujairah terminal to open by 2017 Phase one due for 2016 opening. Russian bunker market shrinks after 2014 peak New ECA sulphur limit and reduced price advantages sees H1 2015 fuel oil sales drop by a third overall. Crude advances despite gains in US stockpiles US crude supplies rose 2.57 million barrels to 458 million last week. Firm launches new 'fuel-saving' speed optimisation system 'On average, operators can expect savings between 2 to 6%,' says Eniram Ltd.

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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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