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BRIEFS

May 21, 2015

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Maersk Line to increase Asia-Europe rates by $800 TEU June 1 German rail strike starts, expected to last 7 days or more April LA and Long Beach box volumes head in opposite directions Savannah boosts April volume 26pc, to spend US$142 million on cranes New US$252 million box terminal in Namibia to open in 2016 Korean yards win total market for 20,000-TEUers plus Rule changes allow ocean liners to join in China's e-commerce DB Schenker offers HK-Chicago-Houston service from its jetcargo unit German network expansion enhances IAG cargo's EuroConnector service Cargo terminal at Lambert-St Louis airport to serve Latin America

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MAY 20, 2015
ICS welcomes progress on maritime environment issues at MEPC Samsung to build LNG carriers with Cochin Shipyard Volatility in global spot container rates seen increasing in 2015 Cochin Port commissions weighing machine at Willingdon Island CFS IOC to hold 45 pc stake in Ennore LNG terminal Major Ports follow precautions prescribed by Pollution Control Boards: Radhakrishnan Ships with lower particulate emissions to get discount at Port of Antwerp Railways commodity-wise freight traffic earnings up 17.23 pc in April 2015 UK freight association says illegal stowaways threaten future of cross channel freight India & Korea sign seven agreements, including maritime transport & logistics India likely to resume rice exports to Iran: Sitharaman INR turns weak against dollar Maharashtra to review SEZ policy No need to import thermal coal once production hits 1 bn t : Goyal Raw sugar exports to remain low as incentives came late

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Delivery of 500,000th truck in North America BDP celebrates first decade in Korea 1 billion euros for quieter freight wagons Long Beach cargo continues rebound Bifa welcomes cargo head appointment Myanmar invests in railway signalling systems Dakar - Turkish Cargo's tenth African destination Grup TCB upgrades Barcelona terminal Pooling in Poland Alitalia closing door on AF-KLM cooperation Growth despite the Swiss franc Watco incorporates two short line railroads Finnlines ups Q1 profit CBAFF selects president

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MAY 20, 2015
Israel's Zim returns to profit Israel-based container carrier Zim returned to profitability in 1Q15 with its EBIT numbers improving dramatically, reaching USD61 million compared with USD5 million in the last quarter of 2014, and a USD16 million negative EBIT in the same quarter last year. In GAAP terms, the Q115 EBIT was USD40 Sovcomflot upbeat after strong quarterly results Sovcomflot, the Russian crude, product, and LNG tanker owner, says it expects a strong 2015 result after a 67% increase in year-on-year net profit in 1Q15. Group net profit reached USD97 million in 1Q15 compared with USD58.1 million in the same period last year. Revenues rose to USD359 million from MyFerryLink not saved yet, says Eurotunnel Eurotunnel cannot yet guarantee that its ferry affiliate, MyFerryLink, will continue operating in the Dover Strait beyond early July, it said today. This comes despite last week's appeal court ruling overturning a UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ban on the ferry company using the port of BW LPG upbeat after strong start to year BW LPG, the world's largest LPG carrier owner, has taken an upbeat view of the future after delivering strong 1Q15 figures. The company's first-quarter net profit rose to USD57.5 million this year from USD30.8 million in 2014 on a bigger fleet and firmer rates. Revenues increased to USD167.9 'K' Line to ship Hitachi rail cars Japanese shipping company 'K' Line has signed a contract with a Hitachi subsidiary to transport rail cars that are being manufactured at the latter's Kasado plant. These rail cars will be loaded onto new 'K' Line vessels from the port of Tokuyama-Kudamatsu, near Hitachi's Kasado plant, and will be Taiwan's Wisdom Marine forecasts bigger profit this year Taiwanese bulk carrier Wisdom Marine expects to make more profit this year, since its new ships have secured 50% of gross margin and the disposal of old ships will bring in extra revenue, the company said today. Dredger shortage hampering Indonesian ports Indonesia's many ports need frequent dredging. However, Southeast Asia's biggest economy faces challenges on this front. Speaking at the Dredging & Land Reclamation Asia Summit in Singapore on 20 May, Indonesian port operator Pelindo IV director Kemal Heryandri said their main issue is the UMW O&G sees tough competition ahead Malaysia-listed offshore services provider UMW Oil and Gas Corporation expects competition for oil and gas contracts to heat up because of fewer tenders. Rohaizad Darus, president of UMW O&G, noted there was around "30% reduction" in tendering activities for drilling contracts in the upstream oil and gas sector. This means MPA launches maritime awareness programmes The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched two programmes on 19 May as part of the ongoing effort to raise awareness of the maritime industry among young people. Under the Maritime Youth Club (MYC) programme, the MPA provides funding of between SGD1,000 (USD750) and SGD12,000 per Sainty Marine cuts overdue loan debts Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine and its subsidiaries have managed to cut its defaulted debts to CNY585.8 million (USD94.4 million) as of 19 May amid tight liquidity. The company paid back CNY4.3 million of the overall overdue

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MAY 20, 2015
Call for action as latest illegal immigrant crisis puts cross-Channel freight at risk Freight-only airlines slip under the radar as Gulf carriers grow their marketshare Box carrier profits from cheap oil will 'just fuel freight rate war' as demand sags

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MAY 20, 2015
Fassmer delivers research vessel Former USCG admiral to be new CLIA President and CEO Former casino boat up for sale ... again Bath Iron Works awarded $11.2 million for LCS work Seaspan Marine has new President Austal USA launches JHSV 6 Norwegian Dawn back in Bermuda after grounding incident Blount Boats to build first U.S.-flag wind farm vessel

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MAY 20, 2015
American Construction nets contract for Whatcom Waterway cleanup project World Container Index finds volatility in spot freight rates Zim plans to boost service covering Asia/South America ATA truck tonnage index down during month of April Change of Command ceremony set for Astoria-based Coast Guard Cutter

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MAY 20, 2015
Sadler to give up the reins at Lloyd's Register Alastair Marsh taking over as chief executive from October Vale deal fuels speculation over consolidation between Cosco and China Shipping Source close to Cosco says the new joint venture only intended to improve operating efficiency US rules in favour of Chinese box makers in anti-dumping case CIMC and Singamas 53 ft dry containers are spared from anti-dumping taxes Strongest chartering market ever, says BW LPG Biggest VLGC owner sees first-quarter figures climb Fourteen missing as barge capsizes off of Singapore One crew member is rescued South Korea's Big Three yards position themselves to win Gail's LNG tender DSME seeks to partner with Indian yard, following examples of HHI and SHI Long Beach box traffic up 7.9% in April US port in recovery mode as anchorages empty out Sovcomflot books 67% first-quarter profit jump 'Significant uplift' expected at full-year stage, says Frank Return to 'normal' operations on US west coast boosts carrier reliability Latest Drewry analysis shows on-time performance on the three major east-west trades improving in April Stena Bulk targets 30-strong suezmax fleet Expansion will come through a combination of joint ventures with partners, chartering-in, and maybe buying vessels, says Erik Hånell Capesize rates rise above operating expenses, but not for long Depressed market could help rates in the long term by spurring owners to scrap surplus tonnage WMU gets financial boost to expand its role Plans to expand World Maritime University to cover broader oceans policy management education Cosco and China Shipping team up in a valemax deal CSD and Cosbulk form joint venture to operate four ships Cosco has just purchased from Vale Resurgent US economy to provide welcome boost for west coast utilisation levels A look at vessel load factors on some of the main trade lanes from Asia Aronnax: eLoran and GPS - belt and braces for reliable shipping Euroship Services sees benefit in having eLoran as backup to weak GPS signals China signs financing deals with Vale and begins valemax buying spree Cosco and China Merchants Energy Shipping will buy up to eight valemax ships, with supporting loans from Cexim

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MAY 20, 2015
Alastair Marsh appointed as successor to Richard Sadler as CEO of Lloyd's Register Lloyd's Register's Richard Sadler has taken the decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2015, after eight years in the role. The Lloyd's Register Group Ltd Board of Directors has announced the appointment of current CFO, Alastair Marsh, as his successor.Since Richard Sadler's appointment as CEO in... US spot truck market volumes drop in April, as economy drifts Spot market truck freight volumes dropped 10 percent in April from March and 27 percent year-over-year, but was still higher than in April 2013, according to DAT Solutions. The DAT North American Freight Index offered more evidence that 2015 isn't necessarily a bad year for freight shipping in the U.S. as... Maine Harvest taps Amber Road for screening solution Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR), a leading provider of global trade management solutions (GTM), today announced that Marine Harvest ASA has selected Amber Road's Restricted Party Screening solution to monitor its worldwide trading partners and has signed a five-year subscription. As the world's largest supplier of farmed Atlantic salmon, Marine Harvest operates... US importers seek safe harbor via East Coast ports With no clear path to prevent a recurrence of the crippling, nearly yearlong disruption visited upon West Coast ports and, as of this writing, no final ratification of a new contract by West Coast dockworkers, shippers are exercising their right of free choice and walking away. Many still doubt that shippers... Panama Canal chief unfazed by Suez expansion WASHINGTON - The Suez Canal is scheduled to be wider and deeper by the end of the summer, but the potential savings of time and money for shippers and carriers is not a concern for Panama Canal Authority CEO Jorge Quijano said Wednesday. Quijano, who views the Suez as a primary competitor... California freight facilities could be required to reduce harmful emissions Marine terminal operators, warehouses and truck facilities in California could be called upon to manage harmful emissions under the California Air Resources Board's proposed Sustainable Freight Plan, according to a shipping industry representative. "Distribution centers, warehouses, airports, seaports and quite possibly truck stops and other locations that attract heavy-duty trucks may... Double-digit Charleston volume gain points to diversion staying power The double-digit container volume growth the Port of Charleston saw in April could be a testament to the staying power of cargo diversions from the U.S. West Coast, now months after the congestion crisis has ended. The 11.3 percent year-over-year increase in 20-foot-equivalent-unit containers at Charleston and traffic surges at other... SeaLand to launch new service with APL after rapid growth Maersk Group's SeaLand brand focused on Americas trade has rapidly built up its cargo base since being launched in January, handling nearly 10,000 20-foot equivalent units in U.S. imports and exports in April. Click to enlargeSince the storied SeaLand brand was revived in January, the unit's volume has grown rapidly.... Long Beach preps chassis fleet ahead of peak season In an attempt to ensure sufficient availability of chassis during the summer-fall peak-shipping season, the Port of Long Beach Thursday will meet with potential bidders interested in managing a peak chassis fleet. The second largest U.S. port intends to develop the fleet in phases, beginning with 1,000 units and adding another... Port labor reform via Railway Labor Act push could galvanize Congress WASHINGTON - A former U.S. Labor Department chief economist, weighing in on an increasingly vigorous debate, is advocating placing unionized port labor under the Railway Labor Act to prevent showdowns with management such as the recent one that nearly crippled West Coast ports. Although the urgings of Diana Furchtgott-Roth and labor attorneys... Palletways to expand trucking service to Eastern Europe A significant increase in pan-European shipment volumes is fueling expansion for Palletways, a U.K.-based network of truck operators specializing in palletized freight. Palletized shipments between markets in Europe increased 35 percent last year, and Palletways said it expects volume to grow 50 percent over the next 12 months. "Our strategy has been... Carrier reliability recovers to pre-West Coast congestion levels Container lines' on-time reliability in April was the best since October, indicative of a return to "normal" operations in the major trade lanes, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Overall on-time performance for the three key East-West trades hit 67.6 percent in April, up 4.1 percent month-over-month, Drewry said in its Container... The mystery of why rail speeds aren't improving Lawrence J. GrossAccording to the writer Jimmy Breslin, immortal baseball manager Casey Stengel is reputed to have uttered, "Can't anybody around here play this game," in response to the ineptitude of his team, the New York Mets, during their first year of existence in 1962. Although the problem perhaps isn't... Zim swings to black on restructuring, lower fuel prices Zim Integrated Shipping Services returned to profit in the first quarter as a multi-billion dollar restructuring and sharply lower fuel prices accelerated its financial revival after seven straight years in the red. The Israeli ocean carrier swung to a [non-GAAP] net profit of $35 million from a $53 million loss in... Alitalia's exit from Air France-KLM partnership boosts Etihad cargo ambitions Alitalia's announcement that it will not renew its partnership and joint venture accords with Air France-KLM paves the way for Etihad Airways, the carrier's dominant 49 percent shareholder, to expand its European freight footprint. The partnership, struck in 2009 and 2010 when the Italian carrier was battling bankruptcy, covers passenger services... Canada's TransForce buys US-based last-mile delivery company Canada's largest trucking operator, TransForce, expanded its last-mile delivery business in the U.S. by acquiring Hazen Final Mile, from parent company Hazen Transport. The acquisition gives TransForce an owner-operator-based "white glove" delivery service that runs nearly 500 daily routes in 20 U.S. cities, from Boston to Atlanta, Detroit and Texas, according... Falling profits but rising cargo volumes lift Asian airlines HONG KONG - Asia's top airlines in aggregate operated at close to break even in 2014, compared to net earnings of $2.2 billion the previous year as fierce competition eroded profitability, according to data from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).But the bright spot was international air cargo traffic...

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MAY 20, 2015
Dry pulls down Euroseas Euroseas reported a deeper first-quarter loss than analysts expected as an improvement in the containership sector came too late in the period to ease the pain of the bulker market slump. Kennedy joins the Team MC-Seamax Management managing director Kevin Kennedy will join the Team Tankers International's board of directors, replacing Gavin Kagan. Sadler to step down Richard Sadler has resigned as chief executive of classification society Lloyd's Register. Zim back in profit Israeli container line Zim has made good on its promise to post its first profit since 2007. ITF slams government The Australian government's move to deregulate its shipping industry have been met with fury from the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF). Don't rush to order Sovcomflot (SCF) finance chief Nikolay Kolesnikov has urged the industry not to jeopardise the tanker recovery with speculative orders. Pangaea forges $135m COA Pangaea Logistics Solutions has won a contract of affreightment (COA) that could bring in up to $135m. Bimco hails Med action Shipping association back EU's plan to target migrant-traffickers' boats in Africa. Topaz makes less Lower vessel utilisation has dragged Topaz Energy and Marine to a profit decline of more than 80% during the first quarter. Yang Ming making money Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has returned to profit in the first quarter as it widened the gap between revenue and costs. Maersk lays-up two more Maersk Supply Service has laid-up two more vessels bringing its number of idle ships to four. K Line fixes new ro-ros Japan's K Line has found work for some of its new 7,500-unit ro-ro ships being built in Japan. Danske backs Ocean Yield Promise of a prolonged dividend and continued fleet growth has seen Dankse Bank begin coverage of Ocean Yield with a buy rating on the stock. NCL owners selling again The major shareholders of Nasdaq-listed cruiseship group Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) are offering an 11% slice of the company worth $1.15bn. Siem: 'soft market to stay' Siem Offshore warned of more tough times ahead for the market as it presented a first quarter report containing few surprised today. SCF starts strongly Russian tanker and LNG carrier owner Sovcomflot (SCF) has posted a better first quarter profit in improving markets. Fugro vessel on fire All 84 people aboard a Fugro-owned vessel had to be evacuated after the ship caught fire earlier this morning at Scotland's Peterhead harbour. Dover saga to continue UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking to contest the recent decision by the country's court of appeal in favour of Eurotunnel's brand MyFerryLink. Ridgebury Crude targets two Bob Burke's Ridgebury Crude Tankers is set to snap up two aframaxes from its private equity backed parent. BW LPG beats Q1 forecasts A record high in VLGC rates has helped BW PG to a strong first quarter performance. Warships join IRISL ship The US is considering its options after reporting that an Iranian cargoship heading towards a rebel-held port in Yemen has been joined by two warships. NCL cruiseship grounds A Norwegian Cruise Line cruiseship has grounded after suffering a propulsion problem while leaving Bermuda. Trio line up $1.2bn Brazilian miner Vale and two Chinese shipowners have inked a deal that could secure financing of up to $1.2bn to help ship iron ore. Ridgebury rides rate surge Ridgebury Crude Tankers has seen first quarter revenues jump 45% as it rides the strengthening suezmax tanker rates. GAC eyes UK cruise market GAC is looking to target the UK cruise sector and has appointed an industry veteran to lead the push. STX confirms Shell LR1s STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has confirmed a newbuilding order for up to eight LR1 product carriers. Genco and Swiss cosy up Genco Shipping & Trading has increased its ties with SwissMarine after fixing one capesize to the company and extending another.

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MAY 20, 2015
Senate debates giving president more power to close trade deals Container service reliability improving Shipper group calls on Singapore to drop block exemption for liner shipping ZIM reports first quarter profit UPS settles false claims allegations SeaLand, APL to offer new service to Latin America ITC: Chinese 53-foot containers not 'dumped' ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index falls 3% in April Fire breaks out on Fugro offshore support vessel CBP to provide ivory detector dogs to Tanzania Snack brand Utz to use LeanLogistics for managed TMS Kalmar to supply container handlers to U.S. military INSIGHT adds visualization module to supply chain design tool AAEI's D.C. conference to explore trade's evolution IKEA looks to build second Joliet DC Grindrod's former chairman dead at 79 House passes 2-month transportation funding bill

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MAY 20, 2015
Silver lining as MGO replaces LSFO in ECAs Sulphur claims have plunged and HFO quality seems to have improved since new ECA sulphur limit took effect. Latest MyFerryLink decision faces challenge Competition authority wants to protect interests of passengers. Dodging the Bullet The bunker market has absorbed what could have been two stinging blows. 'Loss of propulsion' behind cruise ship grounding Vessel successfully refloated with no reported injuries. Owners 'need to be aware' of ECA spot checks 'It is increasingly important for fuel buyers to understand what they have on board in terms of specification, flashpoint and sulphur.' Short-sea operator extends coating programme Carisbrooke Shipping looks for efficiency improvements. Bunker supplier eyes opening in UK cruise market Bunkering among range of services to be offered to cruise operators. BIMCO to discuss uptake of bunker contract The Documentary Chief of BIMCO will be briefing delegates at an upcoming event. UECC to support Zeebrugge LNG bunkering ops Port of Zeebrugge has UECC as its 'first client', says Chairman. Orders increase for scrubber manufacturer 'We see these new orders as a vote of confidence in our technology,' says spokesman. China: Incentive scheme for fuel-efficient ships Authorities make move in battle against pollution. Beijing denies any agreement to build Kra Canal 'I have not heard of any plan of the Chinese government to take part in the project,' says foreign ministry spokesperson. Oil slick spotted in California waters Estimated to be a half-mile long and 100 feet wide.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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