BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 21, 2015

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China's third quarter growth 6.9pc, down from 7pc in second quarter HKTDC presents legal/accounting expert on China's liberalised e-comm law APM Terminals pays US$1 billion for remaining Grup Maritim TCB shares DHL moves 40 electric race cars by road, sea and rail from UK to Beijing Hapag-Lloyd reefers to be transshipped after Mataquito engine failure Baltimore tops June box record by 8.6pc with 86,149 TEU lifted in August SingPost to acquire e-commerce logistics provider TradeGlobal in the US Zacks: New York-listed Box Ships stock receives 'strong sell' rating African specialist Delmas to disappear under CMA CGM brand next March Megaships, mega mergers make for less competitive shipping, says UN Worldwide airport cargo volumes decline in August as China slows down Volga-Depnr Group extends fleet with two more AN-124-100 freighters DHL offers daily 767 freighter flights between Detroit and Cincinnati

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Class 3 Flammable Liquids CSL mulls building integrated shipbuilding facility at Tuna European Parliament seeks 40 pc cut in ship emissions by 2030 Iran planning massive fleet expansion after lifting of sanctions TT Club reports stable performance despite challenging conditions UK forwarders welcome TPP agreement ZIM enhances East Med-North Europe service APSEZ signs MoU with IPGA to handle pulses at its ports Conquest Offshore chooses Amsterdam as home port for 1,400-t capacity heavy lift crane barge Italy's La Spezia Container Terminal begins regional tour of Asian logistics hubs Panel recommends green clearance for Kerala's LPG terminal Cabinet approves MoU between India-Taipei Association in Taipei & Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India on MSME cooperation Centre hikes Customs duty on wheat Govt to import 3,000 t of dal EPCES seminar throws light on various aspects of GST

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Canadian carrier investing in eastern expansion Colder blast for larger volumes Extending alliance to increase railcar fleet Freja partnering Geodis Brett J. Hart named acting United Airlines CEO Celebrating 50 years of Freightliner Steps towards harmonising Latin American airspace World commercial fleet grew more slowly Lailah Soon to manage oil and gas industry activities for... Panalpina's steady, but slow progress US transport ministry publishes strategy BOC selling 24 aircraft More shuttles between Rotterdam and Central and Eastern... HSH Nordbank to be privatised

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
World's largest dual fuel ship makes maiden call at Zeebrugge United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) 18,800 teu ultra-large container carrier (ULCC) Al Muraykh made its maiden call at APM Terminals Zeebrugge on its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe. The second of six 18,800 teu ULCCs ordered by UASC - the largest in the company's 56-vessel fleet - Al Muraykh US seeks port congestion relief Dedicated freight corridors and closer co-operation among port authorities and the private sector are strategies the US government is promoting to tackle port congestion. The Draft National Freight Strategic Plan, released on 18 October by US Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary Anthony New Canadian PM promises west coast tanker ban Canadian Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, who swept to power in the 19 October national election, has promised to ban oil tankers in environmentally sensitive waters along the British Columbia coast. The son of a former prime minister, Trudeau promised a ban on tankers in the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Vedanta resumes iron ore exports from India London-listed metals group Vedanta Resources has shipped iron ore from India for the first time in three years after the country's top court partially lifted a ban on mining exports earlier this year. 88,000 tonnes of iron ore was shipped on the vessel Ao Hong Ma to China on 19 October. Vedanta's KLC face stable future Korea Line Corporation (KLC) is not expected to face difficulties again as its portfolio of long-term shipping contracts has insulated it against the drop in charter rates, an analyst has concluded. KLC went into receivership in February 2011 after taking in too many bulkers at high charter rates. Daehan Shipbuilding emerges from rehabilitation South Korean shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding has come out of corporate rehabilitation just over a year after falling into difficulties. On 19 October, the Seoul Central District Court granted the shipbuilder's application to complete rehabilitation as it had paid off all debts for 2014. Daehan, a MISC galvanised by tanker revival Malaysian carrier MISC is expected to achieve higher profits for 2015 as oil tanker rates have hit its highest levels since 2010. Very large crude carrier (VLCC) daily rates have crossed the USD100,000 mark as the drop in oil prices has encouraged demand. The resulting fall in bunker prices has MMC Corp to acquire NCB stake for USD256.7 million Malaysia-listed port operator MMC Corp has proposed to acquire 53.42% equity interest in NCB Holdings (NCB), formerly known as Northport Corporation for MYR1.1 billion (USD256.7 million). The deal would be done through MMC Corp's subsidiary, MMC Port Holdings, to enter into a conditional sale of PortMiami expects to benefit from Panama expansion The Port of Miami expects its share of trade with Asia will increase by about 15% following the opening of the USD5.25 billion extension to the Panama Canal next year. "After the extension to the Panama Canal opens, south east United States will capture up to 400,000 additional moves and this makes US dredge operator weighing options NASDAQ-listed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) may be considering a sale or merger based on information filed with financial regulators. In a statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 16 October, GLDD, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based dredging contractor, said it had "initiated Chinese board and paper exports to rise Global flows of board and paper in ocean containers will continue to diversify over the coming years as China ramps up its export liftings, a leading pulp and paper conference in Bremen, Germany, heard today. Paper exports from China are expected to reach 5 million tonnes per annum over the next China VLCC sells two vessels for $133m China VLCC, a joint venture between China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and Sinotrans, has sold two secondhand very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for USD133 million. The 297,600 dwt and 297,400 dwt vessels were sold to two Marshall Island-registered companies, Tilos Shipping Corporation and Delos MPA forms work group to promote more listings on SGX The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has formed a working group to promote more maritime listings on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX). The work group, which also includes members of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and SGX, aims to make Singapore a leading maritime financial Triyards FY 2015 profit improves Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards Holdings posted a gross profit of USD60 million for financial year (FY) 2015, up 16% from a year ago. The increase in gross profit was driven by higher margin from certain industrial and offshore fabrication projects. Despite posting a higher EMAS Offshore profit up sevenfold in FY 2015 Singapore-listed offshore services provider EMAS Offshore posted a net profit of USD199.5 million for financial year (FY) 2015, up almost sevenfold from a year ago. The positive net profit is partly lifted by an USD154.7 million negative goodwill arising from the consolidation of EMAS Marine into German states take distressed shipping debt German state bank HSH Nordbank, once the world's biggest ship mortgage lender, has obtained permission from the European Commission to transfer a large share of its non-performing loan portfolio to its public shareholders. The plan was agreed on between the European commission, the mayor of Hamburg

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
To beat congestion, Asian box terminal operations need revolution, not evolution Panalpina profits take a hit as Swiss franc gains strength, but cost-cutting pays off The UAE must find the right balance for sea-air shippers as competition grows The war on piracy may be being won, but marine crime in SE Asia is on the increase

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Bollinger delivers FRC Joseph Napier Jensen to design two 120 ft tugboats ordered by Kirby NTSB issues new update on El Faro investigation Project aims to develop LNG fueled bulkers of the future Assessing court's ruling on VGP ballast water requirements Southeast Asia maritime crime rate soars The Shearer Group adds to its team Navy tug on way to seek El Faro wreckage and VDR

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Seattle City Council Oks heavy haul road network Port of Bellingham taps Harman as aviation operations manager Port association pleased with draft freight strategic plan Drewry reports service reliability reaches new all-time high mark NASSCO celebrates keel laying for fifth 'ECO' tanker for APT

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Meiji Shipping expands oil tanker fleet with newbuildings due early 2016 New ships will support Meiji's drive to charter more vessels to the oil majors as well as smaller oil companies Lloyd's Register appoints Mark Darley as Americas regional marine manager The 15-year veteran served in various operational and business roles with the group Britannia waives extra 2.5% for 2014/2015 policy Move comes on top of earlier 5% waiver US Navy sends ocean tug to search for El Faro wreckage Voyage data recorder is expected to be retrieved if search goes well Panalpina feels brunt of Asia-Europe volatility Low demand on key trade results in negative box growth in the third quarter Dover volumes rise despite summer troubles Port expects to break records after summer of strikes HSH rescue: apocalypse not now But troubled bank only off the hook for half its shipping-led toxic assets Suezmax rates stabilise around $40,000 a day Healthy European crude imports support sentiment after volatile September Amsterdam sea lock gets $567m PPP backing Project will improve capacity and access to port G6 withdraws even more Asia-Europe capacity Consortia increases number of void sailings in the winter months from 10 to 14 UK Court of Appeal issues judgment on collision cases Owners out of pocket while cases climb through courts Mixed fortunes for transatlantic traders Strong US economy continues to boost westbound traffic as Eurozone woes stunt growth in eastbound volumes HSH Nordbank to offload billions of dollars of toxic shipping debt Rescue deal means huge hit for German taxpayers Port of Rizhao posts weaker results amid bearish dry bulk market Northern China port faces stiff competition from neighbouring ports Triyards wins $100m in orders New contracts significantly added to orderbook amid challenging shipyard environment Daiichi Chuo sale worsens sentiment in secondhand bulker markets Japanese operator expected to put more vessels on the block in coming months SIPG looks to raise $1.6bn from bond sale Funds from corporate bond issue earmarked for working capital and debt repayment Southeast Asia maritime crime sharply higher in first nine months of 2015 Singapore Strait identified as key area for increased vigilance, says Dryad Maritime Indonesia cabotage laws stand in the way of Maersk's expansion plan Regulations state only locally-controlled shipping firms can move cargo between islands in the archipelago ABN Amro joins Team Tankers loan facility Total loan facility size rises to $150m comprising a $100m term loan and revolving credit facility of $50m Bourbon reports first half net loss amid tough offshore environment Results were primarily impacted by foreign exchange differences, the company says

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Dedicated demand drives Marten Transport profit, revenue Substantially lower fuel surcharges checked revenue growth and concealed a relatively healthy truckload and thriving dedicated freight business in the third quarter at Marten Transport. The refrigerated trucking company's operating revenue dropped by $300,000 from a year ago to $171.3 million in the quarter, thanks mostly to a $14.2 million year-over-year... Georgia Ports Authority to invest heavily in Brunswick port The Georgia Ports Authority plans to invest $152 million in capital improvements at the port of Brunswick, including construction of a new roll-on, roll-off berth, during the next decade. The planned investment will be triple the $46.2 million the GPA has put into infrastructure upgrades at Brunswick during the last 10... US investigators: El Faro captain reported 'hull breach' before sinking NTSB investigators approach the El Faro's sister ship, El Yunque, as part of their investigation.The doomed cargo ship El Faro reported a "hull breach" and was 20 miles from the eye of Hurricane Joachin when it was last heard from before sinking with the loss of its 33-member crew, the... CP domestic intermodal push loses steam Canadian Pacific Railway's domestic intermodal push seems to have lost its steam. The shipment of domestic intermodal containers on a year-over-year basis dropped in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year. Modest international volume gains weren't enough to offset the setback in the domestic business, nor the... Colombo breaks through as South Asia's next big transshipment port COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - When the CMA CGM Marco Polo - until 2013 the world's largest container ship with a capacity of 16,020 twenty-foot-equivalent units - arrived in Colombo in late September, it highlighted the port's emergence as a growing transshipment hub capable of handling the increasing number of mega-ships... NY-NJ port considers 'all options' on truck replacement The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is "considering all options" for replacing thousands of older trucks in order to meet a fast-approaching deadline under the port's clean-air plan, a spokesman said. The port authority released details Tuesday on how truckers can apply for $2 million in federal grants... Northwest Seaport Alliance volume rises Total international containers handled by the Northwest Seaport Alliance increased 3.7 percent in September from the same month last year as the ports of Seattle and Tacoma continue to regain traffic lost earlier in the year due to port congestion and labor disruptions associated with the coastwide longshore contract negotiations. International... Second Arrow Trucking executive sentenced to prison The former chief financial officer of Arrow Trucking was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his part in a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and a Utah-based commercial bank. Jonathan Leland Moore, 38, who pleaded guilty last December, was sentenced to 35 months in prison for participating... German forwarder launches project/breakbulk carrier Multipurpose carriers face fresh competition from the Press family's return to the shipping sector with the new company d.ship Carriers. The German freight-forwarding dynasty owns global project forwarding group deugro. With chartering and technical offices in Bremen, Houston, Singapore, and Tokyo, d.ship will operate as a separate entity alongside deugro, which controls... US for-hire truck tonnage rising, despite high inventories U.S. truck tonnage increased in September, climbing 0.7 percent from August and 3.1 percent year-over-year, the American Trucking Associations said. High U.S. inventories, however, remain a drag on trucking demand, and the driver shortage places a cap on capacity expansion. "I remain concerned about the high level of inventories throughout the... Largest Russian rail operator seeks to cut container costs, transit times Russian railway monopoly RZD is working to stop the flow of containerized cargo to other modes of transportation. The company is seeking to lower prices and reduce costs and transit times through a variety of measures. The strategy has its origin mainly in the recent management shuffle at RZD and the...

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Executives: products tanker market healthy Trio of clean tanker bosses see balanced market despite decline in day rates. NTSB reveals new details on El Faro loss El Faro master vessel reported mountain of problems just 17 minutes before last known position. Su denies Brazil charge Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) chairman rejects allegations of corruption and misconduct. Navios linked to double VLCC buy Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition tipped as the owner talking China VLCC duo for $133m. Britannia seeks 2.5% increase Wealthy Nigel Palmer led P&I club gives with one hand as it takes with another. Saverys' CMB buyout launches this week Shareholders in Belgium firm to begin tendering shares in Saverys buyout Dorian to get 'friendlier' Euro Pacific Capital trims estimates for US-listed LPG carrier owner but says dividend may be ahead. Indonesian yards win $39m order Three shipbuilders to construct eight buoy tender and lighthouse ships for government. Avance "still a steal" Red-hot VLGC market is expected to lift the Oslo-listed gas carrier owner for another quarter. ATSB: "inadequate maintenance" Australian report finds poor condition of Shih Wei bulker's anchor gear caused smash with tanker. KfW funds Dutch lock A consortium of banks provides $568m loan for new sea gate that gives access to Amsterdam. CLIA: Cruiseship demand grows again Industry body says vessels are carrying 68% more passengers than 10 years ago. Huge loan fails to spark GasLog share price New York-listed owner sees shares slip back as market selloff overpowers news of newbuilding funds. Gotland gets better Swedish owner boosted by products tankers and ship sales in first eight months. Jo Spirit refloated Tanker that grounded yesterday has moved under own its power in St Lawrence Seaway. Vroon trio scrapped Dutch owner sends ERRVs to Danish breaker as part of offshore fleet rationalisation plans. Drunk captain jailed Master of German cargoship gets 20 days for 2014 dock collision in Aalborg. Woodside deals trims Siem's spot exposure One of Oslo-listed owner's anchor handlers is heading to Australia having secured a rare period contract. Cosco Corp wins $150m order for three ships Singapore-listed company to build one products tanker and two cargo transfer vessels. Cabotage conundrum Indonesia says its restrictions on foreign ownership holding back Maersk Line's $3bn investment plan. Second lawsuit for TOTE Wife of one of 33 seafarers from sunken El Faro takes legal action against US owner. DSME starts Doosan sale Bankers say loss-making yard trying to raise $20m from offloading stake in engine maker. Hyundai Merchant wins $176.8m reprieve Korea Development Bank extends maturity on major facility until after Hyundai Securities shares are sold. Siem board stays neutral on takeover Oslo-listed owner decides against clear recommendation to shareholders on takeover offer. One dead, one missing in crane collapse Two other men seriously injured in accident at Longshan Shipyard in China. Ferry duo for Cochin Indian shipyard to build two double-ended ro-ro vessels for regional government. HSH Nordbank to be sold off by state owners State owners have two years to privatise German shipping lender after it reaches restructuring deal with EU; will sell $9bn of assets. Rum ship runs aground Main engine failure aboard Jo Tankers vessel reported to be responsible for collision in Canada. ABC books chem trio Swiss manager goes to Ho Chi Minh shipyard for vessels designed for colder climates. Triyards profit surges Offshore woes fail to impact Singapore-listed shipyard group as it posts stellar Q4. EMAS ties up OSV trio Oslo and Singapore-listed company boosted by goodwill and sale and leasebacks.

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
NEWS FLASH: El Faro reported hull breach shortly before dissapearing

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OCTOBER 20, 2015
Five vessels detained for illegal bunkering Ships discovered loading 108,000 litres of diesel fuel onto barges. Egypt considers more flexibility for bunker market State-controlled energy company EGPC wants to improve the efficiency of the country's bunker market.' Market 'awash with fuel oil' Refineries keep runs high to exploit low crude price. Certificate for gas-powered box ship Plying US waters. LNG bunkering project could get new, controlling investor Stolt-Nielsen buys stake in infrastructure developer. Salvage work resumes on Flinterstar 150 mt remains in ship's fuel tanks. Certificate for gas-powered, boxship Plying US waters. APT christens first 'eco' tanker Vessel features LNG-conversion-ready design. 'Unregulated' coal ship pollution highlights inconsistencies Bulkers calling at coal port are emitting twice as much SOx as cruise ships in Sydney harbour. Invention aims to lower sulphur content of bunker fuel Patent filed in US on novel method to reduce contaminants. Greek shipowner launches LNG propulsion study Research seeks to develop retrofitting solutions and a new bulk carrier design. Tanker collision causes bunker spill Owner of the vessels are Daiichi Tanker and Heiwa Kaiun, according to a shipping database. LNG bunkering project could get new, contolling investor Stolt-Nielsen buys stake in infrastructure developer. Russian supplier completes fuel delivery contract Bunker delivery to the sixth and final vessel took place on October 18, says Lukoil-Bunker. More changes within Titan Petrochemicals Two board members given new responsibilities. Shipyard to build Scottish LNG-fuelled ferries for $150 million Deal was finalised over the weekend. UASC celebrates 'eco' vessel delivery Event held with 'financing partners' to acknowledge firm's newbuilding programme.

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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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