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March 31, 2015

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Yang Ming back in black with US$13 million profit as revenues rise 13pc US Coast Guard approves Korean ballast water management system Casualty of merger, Hapag-Lloyd CFO Ganz sacked, replaced by CSAV's Burr Maersk orders 7 ice-class 3,600 TEUers from Cosco yard in Zhoushan Abu Dhabi lifts 1,137,679 TEU in 2014, up 26pc - bulk cargo soars 37pc China starts on Mischief Reef land reclamation in disputed Spratly Islands Jardine United International Shipping Agencies (JUNISA) opens in Zhoushan Sri Lanka drops objections to China's US$1.4 billion Colombo Port City US, NZ seek WTO to stop Indonesian extensive agricultural import ban MacGregor supplies complete deck equipment packages to China shipbuilder Hainan Airlines profit up 20pc US$417 million - orders 30 Boeing 787-9s Pension payouts plunge Aer Lingus into 2014 loss of US$121 million GSA members seek 'all-in' pricing and better air cargo visibility

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MARCH 30, 2015
Anchor tenant announced for UK's first trimodal distribution park at Port Salford Asia-north Europe spot rates continue going down CMA CGM registers excellent performance in 2014 FIATA's RAME 2015 in Dubai on April 19-20 Lack of ship definition seen as threat to offshore & wind farm investors NYK establishes comprehensive logistics company for inland transportation service in Myanmar Oil prices seen impacting multipurpose shipping market RINA develops new rules for offshore platforms UASC entering North Atlantic trade in May India, China to benefit from Silk Road-Mausam project linkage Rail freight loading capable of 15 pc growth: Panel Use locally available materials in road construction to cut cost: Gadkari Govt may soon unveil FTP: Sitharaman INR slumps on heavy month-end dollar demand

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The golden years EU co-financing cargo management from Rotterdam port Topping the billion euro sales mark in China DHL takes charge of pharma firm's logistics General cargo alliance honours top quality providers Finnair growing with new cargo centre and aircraft New mainline freight locomotive on trial Spare parts in boots and boxes Hamburg Süd names "San" class vessel CMA CGM ends 2014 with 43% more net profit Asian Pacific airlines note hefty volume jump Leading cause of US train accidents identified Menlo Logistics makes strategic appointment "For sale" sign nailed up in Piraeus after all

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MARCH 30, 2015
Maldives to shift main port to landfill island More details have emerged about the deal signed 10 days ago between DP World and the government of the Maldives for a deepwater port on the industrial island of Thilafushi. The first phase of the project will see construction of a container terminal, and this will be followed by a free trade zone P&O Ports name revived as Dubai eyes new markets Dubai is extending its ports and terminals empire globally through a new company specialising in multi-purpose ports. Dubai's Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) last week revived the P&O Ports name with a view to starting operations in Madagascar, Somaliland and Albania. PCFC chairman Boxship charter market climbs higher Charter rates for medium-sized container vessels continued to surge last week, fuelling hopes that a broad-based recovery in the boxship charter market is well under way. The ConTex market index went up by 3.2% or 14 points to 454 last week, this increase driven by improvements for ships of between Hamburg Bulk Carriers adds 11 vessels German Handysize operator Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) is expanding into the Supramax and Panamax segments with the award of third party management contracts for 11 ships of 53,000 to 82,000 dwt. The company said today that it was put in charge of the new tonnage by institutional investors and CMA CGM profits up 43% French container line operator CMA CGM has announced that its 2014 net consolidated profits rose by 43% over the previous year to USD584 million thanks to a growth in volume and significantly reduced costs. Volumes carried rose by 8.1% year on year (y/y) to 12.2 million teu and revenues increased Piraeus privatisation back on as COSCO China bids COSCO China is to bid for a majority stake in Greece's port of Piraeus following an apparent change of heart regarding the port's privatisation by the country's new socialist government. The Chinese company is an "active participant" in the bid for a majority stake in Piraeus and can make a "very Ukraine slump hits German port operator HHLA Hamburg's state-owned container terminal operator HHLA managed to increase turnover and profits last year despite a collapse in cargo volumes at its terminal subsidiary in Ukraine. Volume gains at its flagship facilities in Hamburg and in intermodal inland operations saw the group lift its revenues China MSA tells Chinese ships to avoid seas off Yemen China's Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued a safety alert to Chinese carriers over the weekend that they should immediately notify their vessels to avoid the seas off Yemen due to the continuing political crisis in the country. All the relevant Chinese carriers should emphasise relevant Sembcorp Marine consultant linked to Petrobras corruption scandal A consultant linked to Sembcorp Marine's drill rig construction contracts with Sete Brasil, a subsidiary of Petrobras, has been arrested over alleged bribery charges, according Sembcorp Marine's statement to the Singapore Exchange. Sembcorp Marine received a copy of a plea bargain between the Buying trend returns to ship recycling markets Cash buyers showed a willingness to acquire ships for demolition last week, amid talks that the Indian government would impose import taxes on Chinese steel. Improving local steel prices and a stabilising Indian rupee also saw scrap prices rising by at least USD20/ldt. Dubai-based cash buyer Shanghai International Port Group profit up 29% Shanghai-listed Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) announced on 28 March that it recorded a profit of CNY6.77 billion (USD1.09 billion) for 2014, up 28.75% compared with 2013. The company's revenue last year totalled CNY28.78 billion, growing by 2.19% from CNY28.26 billion in 2013, and its Yinson posts full-year profit up 75% Malaysia-listed offshore marine services provider Yinson Holdings posted a full-year profit of MYR251.1 million (USD68.1 million) for the financial year that ended on 31 January 2015, up 75% from its MYR143.1 million profit for the previous year. The increase in profit is supported by higher China Shipping Development back in profit Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed China Shipping Development announced on 26 March that the company has recorded profit of CNY309 million (USD49.6 million) for 2014, returning to black from the loss of CNY2.23 billion in 2013. The company's revenue stood at CNY12.27 billion, representing an increase Offshore insight: OSVs defy bear market Many shipowners in the offshore sector are struggling to stay afloat amid the market downturn, but a group of offshore support vessel (OSV) companies are defying the odds. They are capitalising on expansion and investment opportunities, which are generating strong profits despite the sector's Epic Gas sells two ships Singapore-based pressurised gas carrier owner Epic Gas has sold two of its older ships. The company said 1997-built Epic Cebu and 1996-built Cefalu have been sold to buyers engaged in Southeast Asian cabotage trades. Epic Gas said, "The transaction demonstrates Epic's commitment to proactively Japan's toluene exports hit record high Japan's exports of toluene hit a record high of 98,400 tonnes in January this year, according to data compiled by IHS Chemical. The amount beat the previous high of 73,700 tonnes in January 2014. Japan's toluene exports have been boosted by demand from the paraxylene plant that opened in Ulsan,

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MARCH 30, 2015
Gladding-Hearn starts construction of Circle Line newbuilds IMO panel learns more about Viking's LifeCraft concept Strategic delivers advanced wind farm crew transfer cat CMA CGM poised to order 20,600 TEU trio Transas to install ECDIS on over 100 Maersk Line vessels MAN Diesel & Turbo demonstrates methanol two-stroke Grimaldi orders five more Promas Light retrofits Viking Ocean Cruises takes delivery of first ship

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MARCH 30, 2015
DOT decision allows Delta to keep Seattle to Haneda route Lea Hines leaving post as Port of Anacortes PR boss Mitsui takes delivery of new coal carrier vessel Jumbo Mark II ferry TACOMA returning to WSF lineup Hamburg Sud christens 'San' class container ship

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MARCH 30, 2015
Economou buys DryShips' tankers as Tankships IPO is shelved Greek owner will pay up to $536m for suezmax quartet and optional six aframaxes MSC takes delivery of second 19,224 teu boxship MSC Oliver to enter Albatross service later this week alongside MSC Oscar HHLA full-year revenues up 5.4% Hamburg operator also reports double-digit growth in its operating result, yet overall volumes remain flat Aronnax: Is big data, good data? Shipowners are right to be wary of letting all and sundry get hold of key information China Cosco plans to order 11 19,000 teu boxships Company makes inquiries at several major Chinese shipyards to build the vessels Stena unveils converted methanol-powered ro-pax Lloyd's Register and Wärtsilä join in work on world's first methanol-powered vessel Carriers and not lower BAFs to blame for fall in Asia-Europe rates Drewry attributes latest rate slump to shipping lines' failure to cope with lower utilisation levels Black Sea bounty as China favours Ukraine for grain Smaller vessel operators may switch their focus as China shuns US supplies CSAV returns to the black following Hapag-Lloyd deal Chilean shipping line records profits of $389m in 2014 CMA CGM profits up 43% as order for 20,600 teu trio finalised Update: French line considers M&A and IPO after posting net profit of $584m, up 43%, and return on invested capital of 9.9% Hellenic Carriers sells oldest bulker for $3.8m AIM-listed owner will book $3.9m loss on deal that is part of fleet renewal Star Bulk sees gradual recovery in dry bulk markets Industry-wide efforts to curb oversupply and bottoming commodities prices means the worst might be over soon, says president Hamish Norton Clustering nicely Integration in all the elements that go to make up a safe and efficient marine transport system are needed as ship design goes forward

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MARCH 30, 2015
LA, Long Beach ports could be back to normal sooner than mid-May Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach are beginning to reduce the vessel backlog built up during the longshore labor negotiations, raising the possibility that the largest U.S. port complex will be back to normal before mid-to-late May as originally expected. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported Monday that 11 containerships... Egypt expects August finish to Suez widening The Egyptian government expects to meet its goal of completing the $4 billion widening of the Suez Canal within a year, allowing shippers to access a second channel starting in August. At the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa in Abbis Ababa, Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab on Monday confirmed... Panama Canal vessel backlog persists Officials at the Panama Canal on Monday were still working their way through a significant vessel backlog after an "unusual" increase in the number of ships awaiting transit began to back up outside the waterway weeks ago. On Monday afternoon there were 19 container vessels awaiting transit on either side of... Injunction brings Santos dredging program to a standstill Port of Santos users and operators were hit by a bombshell Friday when an injunction was imposed, halting the port's much-needed dredging program. Angelino Caputo e Oliveira, president of the port authority, Codesp, appeared shocked by the news when interviewed in his office, but he did have some ideas as to... HHLA profit jumps 10 percent on strong ocean, intermodal growth HHLA's operating profit jumped 10 percent in 2014 as it handled record volumes of containers at its three Hamburg terminals. Hamburg's biggest stevedore earned 169.3 million euros [$182.8 million] before interest and tax against 153.9 million euros in 2013 on revenue 5.4 percent higher at 1.2 billion euros. The Hamburg terminals handled... Cosco seeks majority stake in Piraeus port after Athens' privatization U-turn China's Cosco Pacific will bid for a majority stake in Greece's port of Piraeus after the country's new socialist government apparently reversed course on its opposition to port privatization. The Chinese company is an "active participant" in the bid for a majority stake in Piraeus and can make a "very competitive"... TOTE to launch first LNG-powered container ship in April TOTE Inc. has scheduled an April 18 launching for its first container ship built to operate on liquefied natural gas fuel. The new ship will be operated by Sea Star Line between Jacksonville, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Marlin-class vessel is one of two 3,100-TEU ships that General Dynamics... Nhava Sheva sets record in fiscal year container volume Despite the long-term landside congestion and intermittent labor troubles that led to some traffic diversions, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust achieved an all-time high in container-handling in fiscal year 2014-15, which is set to end March 31, according to the latest port data collected by JOC.com. The three terminals at India's busiest... CMA CGM to seal order for three 20,600-TEU ships this week CMA CGM will sign an order for three 20,600-TEU container ships this week, the French carrier's vice chairman said. The vessels will be built by South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries for delivery in the third quarter of 2017, according to Rodolphe Saade. CMA CGM is the second carrier to break through... Made in Mexico Volkswagen had it all figured out. After scouting locations for a new North American production facility, it settled in 2008 on Chattanooga, Tennessee, and acquired additional land that could be the future site of a plant for its Audi unit. The VW factory opened in 2011, but as the Wall Street... Mexico evolves into trade giant, but corruption remains The "boot" was locked firmly onto the left rear wheel of our van, immobilizing it on a busy street near the historic center of Mexico City. The police had clamped the rectangular device on the van despite the vehicle being parked in a space that was clearly legal and the... CMA CGM net profit soars as revenue, traffic hit new highs CMA CGM's profit soared more than 43 percent in 2014 as the French carrier transported a record number of containers, cuts costs and trimmed its debt. Consolidated net income rose to $584 million from $408 million in 2013, which was bloated by a $200 million gain on the sale of a... New Chongqing logistics park leads Goodman's west China portfolio HONG KONG - The first 1.2 million square feet of Goodman Chongqing Airport Logistics Park has been developed as part of a $400 million investment being rolled out in western China over the next two to three years by the Australia-based property group.Another 860,000 square feet of logistics space will... Steady rate slide may end bunker benefits to shippers HONG KONG - Carriers that have been passing on the benefits of lower fuel costs to shippers may not be so generous as freight rates continue their steady decline, is the view of Drewry in its latest Container Insight Weekly. The London-based analyst said Shanghai-to-Rotterdam rates assessed in the World...

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MARCH 30, 2015
Economou buys from DryShips DryShips has struck deals worth $536m to sell its 10 tankers to George Economou, its chief executive and largest shareholder. Fesco sees earnings grow Fesco Transportation Group delivered a 30% jump in reported earnings during the fourth quarter, helping limit its decline for the full year. Euronav shares swapped Euronav said 45% of eligible shareholders swapped the tanker owner's Brussels-listed shares for stock covered by its recent New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing. Piraeus profit slips With chatter about the Greek government's plans to privatise the port of Piraeus intensifying, the management company of the country's biggest hub saw its profit fall for 2014. Guoyu series swells Finland's Containerships has sold a EUR 45m ($48.78m) bond to finance two more LNG-fuelled boxship newbuildings in China. Yang Ming back in black Taiwan's Yang Ming has returned to profit for 2014 as revenue rose and finance costs fell. Debt relief for Rand Rand Logistics has taken an important step in increasing its liquidity as it managed to close a $170m revolving loan facility. GasLog plots share sale New York-listed GasLog is planning a sale of stock to boost its funds for fleet expansion. Tankers unimpeded Crude tankers from Kuwait have reported no problems passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait between war-torn Yemen and Djibouti. Crew saved after clash Four fishermen have been rescued off Turkey after a collision with a cargoship sank their boat. Heerema orders giant Heerema Offshore Services has ordered what it claims to be the world's largest crane vessel at Jurong Shipyard. For sale or not? Greece's deputy prime minister has said the sale of Piraeus will be completed within weeks, refuting a recent statement from the shipping minister about halting the privatisation process. CMA CGM profit soars French container line CMA CGM has posted a big rise in 2014 earnings as it closes in on an order for three huge containerships. Boa extends deal Norway's Boa Offshore has added 60 days to a term charter for an offshore support ship. Crimean crime? Ukrainian authorities have arrested a Turkish cargoship after it visited the Russian-annexed territory of Crimea. Megaships boost HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistic (HHLA) has ridden an all-time record container throughput to higher earnings for 2014. India's Yemen mission Two ferries are heading from India to bring home Indians stranded in war-torn Yemen. Merger lifts CSAV Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has been boosted by the recent partnership with Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and posted a big profit for 2014. Greek ferry refloated A Greek ferry with 227 passengers and 55 crew aboard has been refloated after getting stuck near the port of Kasos island. Soechi Lines adds profit Indonesian tanker owner Soechi Lines has increased profit in 2014 as revenue rose. Viking fixes AHTS Viking Supply Ships has tied up one of its anchor-handlers on a $100m long-term deal with an oil major. Three more for CSDC China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has lined up another bulker order in China. Hellenic confirms disposal Hellenic Carriers has confirmed the sale of its oldest bulker in a statement released first thing Monday morning. Back by the summer A Danish ferry damaged while undergoing repairs at Remontowa shipyard in Poland is expected to return to service in the summer. Asian lines team up Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) says it is to launch a new liner service from Asia to the Middle East. Monsoon to drydock Avance Gas is to drydock one of its new VLGCs after the vessel suffered what was described as a "technical irregularity".

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MARCH 30, 2015
Glimpses of transportation's future at MIT event Trucking industry to feel full force of federal regs by 2017 Jaxport box business receives February bump House introduces sugar reform bill DOT to allow Delta's continuation of Seattle-Tokyo flight Former CBP, NYPD officers to serve jail time U.S. steel imports fall in February Redwood expands logistics investment in Japan Service Announcements: OOCL, NYK, Cavotec and Braemar SA CMA CGM reports higher profits, revenues for 2014

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MARCH 30, 2015
MAN Diesel & Turbo tests methane engine concept 'Successful' demonstration of technology was held earlier this month. LNG terminal expansion begins in Rotterdam Expected to become operational by the end of H1 2016. Containerships orders gas-fuelled ships 'Huge leap for a family owned company,' says CEO. Scrubbers see cruise ship return to US port 'We are thrilled to be returning to Baltimore,' says Carnival president. Indian owners under pressure despite bunker falls Low freight rates make profit making difficult. Knock-on effect from Houston channel delays Bunkering among services affected. VPS issues bunker alert Evidence of 'elevated sediment content.' Green group unconvinced by Gibraltar STS gas transfer Safety an issue, even if conducted offshore. Shipowners should be transparent, says UAE bank 'We want to get more information [from shipowners] but, at the same time, we also want their business,' says Fujairah bank spokesman. Quadrise losses extend into H2 But company remains confident of bringing alternative bunker fuel product into the market this year. Taiwanese boxshipping firm returns to black Revenues rose 13%. BP Shipping: No problems with ECA Company preparing for transition since June 2014, says its Global Chartering Manager. Malaysian bunker supplier to go public Company planning further expansion with funds raised on the equity market. Experts highlight issues with 'hybrid' fuels Big challenge is availability at worldwide locations. Malaysian MGO, services provider in acquisition talks 'We have identified the companies,' says firm's director. First LNG STS operation completed in Gibraltar 'I certainly want to see more of this in the future,' says Port Captain. Bunker crew offered support after crew member dies Welfare organisation says it was able to show that 'it shared and understood the seafarers' grief.' Turkish cargo ship arrested in Ukraine For calling at a Russian-controlled Crimean Port. African shipbuilder developing hybrid-electric systemIeri 30 marzo 2015, 4.00.00 Company anticipating an increase in demand for the propulsion type. Bulker held in SingaporeIeri 30 marzo 2015, 4.00.00 Vessel controlled by South Korean interests.

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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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