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April 2, 2019

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Cosco Shipping warns industry outlook faces risks as 2018 profit halved Automation adds to appeal of OOIL's LBCT for potential buyers HMM's twelve newbuild 23,000 TEU mega-ships to be fitted with scrubbers Clarksons inks agreement to buy Safe Harbour Tanker Chartering Daimler invests in Torc Robotics to manufacture autonomous trucks North American rail traffic falls 7.9pc, but boxes up 1.3pc Kansas City airport breaks ground on new terminal to open in 2023 PIA makes arrangements to launch direct Faisalabad-Jeddah flights 40,000 bees from Egypt arrive at UAE's Ras Al Khaimah airport

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APRIL 1, 2019
Aim to make MOL Group a collection of businesses that have clear advantage & boast the highest competitiveness, says President & CEO CEVA appoints Global Head of OceanProcurement & Tradelane Management COSCO SHIPPING Lines'TPEB Fuel Surcharge Adjustment Plan 2019-2020 IRClass Executive Chairman meets IMO Secretary-General ISF-5 Enforcement by US Customs Japan's Nisshin Shipping enteringgas shipping market ONE celebrating 1st anniversary Panalpina & DSV agree to join forces SCFI Asia to US West Coastspot rates see notable increase Deendayal Port is No. 1 again among Major Ports with over 115 mt handled in 2018-19 Rotterdam Port in key inland shipping initiative for container movement Railways' freight handling heading for a new high GST collection peaks in March Iran approves double taxation avoidance agreement with India

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Merger with brakes manufacturer Elvis fosters warehousing Green light for turning assistant Volker Möller appointed sales manager for Opheo Brussels and Montevideo set up pharma lane New digital tool for the port of Strasbourg China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway goes ahead DB Schenker relocates to BUD Cargo City New director for the port of Rouen DSC Logistics promotes Ken Heller Negotiations between Maritime Kuhn and Bolloré Ports France EDI transactions surge in Thailand Shuttle links Rostock with Lovosice U-Freight strengthens partnership with Easyship "Curiosity of the Day" Airline brings honeybees to Ras Al Khaimah TIL to become sole owner of MCT in Gioia Tauro

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APRIL 1, 2019
DSV wins the battle to take over Panalpina in $4.72bn deal Amazon spreads its wings in the air cargo sector as it buys into Atlas and ATSG Sale of Gioia Tauro's Medcenter Container Terminal finalised A year on, ONE now 'better equipped' to deliver on its pre-launch promises Shippers' council slams block exemption rule and calls for liner consortia reform Major players expand operations in South-east Asia with Vietnam the focus Shipchain may allay fears over data control as digitalisation spreads Marc Papenhoff is InstaFreight's new director of business development Under the radar: Xpediator's last push to secure Intereuropa purchase Supply chain radar: Panalpina agrees to increased DSV offer - here is the trouble DSV is buying into

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APRIL 1, 2019
Algoma takes delivery of 2010-built product tanker St. Catharines, Ontario, headquartered Algoma Tankers Limited, an operating unit of Algoma Central Corporation (TSX: ALC), reports that it has taken delivery of the 16,500 DWT Algoterra, a 2010-built product tanker in ClassNK spells out its basic approach to cyber security Classification society ClassNK has outlined its basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for ships in the ClassNK Cyber Security Approach, released alongside its Guidelines for Designing Cyber Security Onboard Ships for Enhanced Bio-UV BWTS cuts required holding time France's Bio-UV Group has successfully tested an enhanced Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system designed to reduce the time that treated water has to be held onboard ship prior to discharge overboard. Shipowners Kongsberg completes Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine acquisition Following European Commission approval, Norway's Kongsberg Gruppen has today completed the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine (RRCM). Officially part of Kongsberg Maritime, RRCM will operate under the Kongsberg brand and the Kongsberg DMT Marine Equipment appoints U.S. sales partner Galati, Romania, headquartered DMT Marine Equipment has appointed Kurt W. Bullard as its U.S. partner in sales and after-sales. Dutch-owned DMT specializes in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty marine winches and Wärtsilä expands its underwater servicing capabilities Wärtsilä's Trident subsidiary has extended its underwater-related servicing capabilities with the opening of a new diving center in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. This expansion into a major global shipping region will enhance

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APRIL 1, 2019
Bugbee predicts sulphur cap chaos Scorpio Bulkers president says fuel price spread and scrubber payback may be higher than generally expected Cosco Shipping Holdings executive says scale is key for carriers Container shipping and port arm reported more than $180m in net profits for 2018, having received a large amount of... Natural disasters continue to generate marine insurance losses Hurricane Florence and Typhoons Mangkhut and Jebi were singled out as resulting in major marine claims last year, while Hurricanes... MPC Container Ships in share buy-back programme The 2017 start-up remains as yet unprofitable, but it has been gobbling up common shares Carriers' capacity discipline keeps rates in check Supply cuts on the transpacific are already having an impact on the spot market, with rates to the US west... Vitol chooses TMS Cardiff Gas for first long LNG charter Energy and commodities trader signs 10-year charter deal leaving only one of Greek owner's 11 newbuildings uncovered IMO moves against fraudulent ship registrations Responsibility for monitoring and certifying ship registries shifts to individual governments Japanese lines turn towards offshore in 2019 Setting out priorities for the year, Mr Ikeda highlighted LNG fuel, data-driven autonomous vessels and workplace reforms as key areas... Box shipping would remain competitive with further consolidation Fears of reduced competition on the majority of trades are unwarranted, even if further consolidation occurs Joining China's economic drive could unlock Italy's port potential As part of a $2.8bn investment pledge under its memorandum of understanding with Italy, China will look to enhance the... DSV agrees to buy Panalpina for $4.6bn Panalpina board advises shareholders to accept improved offer from DSV that will create the world's fourth-largest freight logistics company with... Daily Briefing US urges marine insurers to adopt North Korea AIS switch-off clauses \| Chinese rival challenges Singapore for bunkering business \|... Coal to gas switch - another bitter pill for dry bulk owners In addition to iron ore trade contracting in 2019, Stifel expects thermal coal trade, which makes up about 19% of... China Merchants Port sees Chinese business 'squeezed' Global container trade slowed while Beijing stepped up efforts to reduce port charges from the second half of last year... New York looks to bring tech innovators into maritime Data providers, academia, vessel managers and investors sponsored an event seeking the outside experts who can tackle the maritime industry's... New Jersey pharma firm launches lawsuit over spilled containers The lost medication was valued at $209,220, but Heritage is seeking $220,802, a total that includes additional freight costs and... LA port union elects new president ahead of APM Terminals talks Mr Familathe co-ordinated the relationship with International Longshore and Warehouse Union affiliates outside the US such as ILWU Canada and... Sinapore LNG names former Vopak executive as chief Tan Soo Koong is a 30-year veteran in the energy and petrochemical sector. He was responsible for overseeing Vopak's five... Seaspan commits to $200m rescue financing for Swiber Seaspan has signed a definitive investment agreement calling on the boxship player to pump equity into Swiber and its LNG-to-power... Malaysia's Yinson emerges as white knight for Ezion Ezion's shares last changed hands at S$0.043 on February 26 before they were suspended but this deal will capitalise up...

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APRIL 1, 2019
Asia-US schedule reliability falls to new low Biggest US truckers grab larger market share Ocean carriers offer demurrage dispute reforms Standardization, security key to India port portal DSV: Takeover deal puts Panalpina on profit track Q&A: The evolution of project logistics

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APRIL 1, 2019
George Youroukos: trade war the best thing for container shipping in many years US-China tussle has put ship ordering 'in check', says Global Ship Lease executive chairman George Youroukos. Investment? Shipowners told they need to earn it There's not much mystery why stock buyers have turned their backs on shipping listings, but what can owners do to lure them back? Dorian's John Lycouris: US LPG export supply capped by infrastructure The US is hitting the upper limit on LPG exports, Dorian LPG chief executive John Lycouris told attendees at the Capital Link International Shipping Forum in New York Monday. Issues at the Mariner East pipeline in Pennsylvania and at the port of Houston have effectively capped texports at the mid-30 million tonnes per annum range, he said. Dorian still looking at LPG fuel VLGC giant Dorian LPG IMC-Yongyue to run repair yard for Valemaxes in Brazil A new US-funded Brazilian shipyard start-up is looking to China for technology. The planned Brasil Basin Drydock Co (BBDC) yard in the state of Paraiba, around 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Recife in the north-east of the country, will use the high-pressure water dry-docking methods developed at Zhoushan IMC-Yongyue Shipyard and Engineering Co (IMC-YY) from the start. The BBDC yard will contra Scorpio's Bugbee: Eve of IMO 2020 will be 'chaos' Charterers will 'wait and see' before committing to one or the other by 2020, Scorpio Bulkers chief executive Robert Bugbee says. Scorpio Bulkers secures more cash to fit scrubbers The shipowner now has a total of $52.8m in cash to finance exhaust gas cleaning systems on its vessels Tanker and cruiseship damaged in collision A tanker has suffered damage above the waterline in a collision with a river cruiseship in the Netherlands. NOS reported that the incident in the early hours of Monday involved the 14,300-dwt Chemical Marketer (built 2004) and a vessel called Viking Idun, according to Safety Region Zeeland. The clash happened in the Westerschelde in Terneuzen. No injuries or pollution were reported. Chemical M Navios Maritime Acquisition confirms VLCC sale price US-listed Navios Maritime Acquisition has confirmed the sale of its oldest tanker. Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC to Nathalin It said the 299,000-dwt VLCC C. Dream (built 2000) has gone for $21.75m. TradeWinds reported last week that Thai owner Nathalin was the buyer. Nathalin subsidiary Prima Marine now controls the ship as Crystal Star. Greek brokers had said the Hitachi Zose How Abenomics could trump the rise of US protectionism Sino-US tensions have hit Japan's Big Three shipowners - but Tokyo's global ambitions could grow seaborne trade EU clears Mercuria's Aegean takeover The European Commission has approved Mercuria Energy's takeover of restructured Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. It concluded that the proposed transaction would raise no competition concerns as the companies have a limited position in the markets where their activities overlap. Aegean Marine to exit Chapter 11 next week The transaction was examined under the simplified merger review proced Navigator reveals new finance deals as result turns red US-listed Navigator Holdings has revealed new financing deals as it fell to a loss in the fourth quarter. The LPG carrier owner said the net deficit to 31 December was $3.9m, against a profit of $1.4m in 2017. Navigator Holdings to ride US ethane-based petrochemical boom with versatile fleet Revenue rose 2% to $78.2m, but interest costs increased by $2m. The average time charter equivalent rat Borr Drilling buys half-price rig, gets long-term contracts Borr has bagged a bargain and has confirmed new employment for its other rigs Cosco inks LSFO deal with Petro China Cosco is sourcing low-sulphur bunkers from Petro China subsidiary Double Rich. It has signed a deal for fuel not exceeding 0.5%, it said. The giant Chinese state shipowner said it is actively preparing for IMO 2020 and will achieve compliance by "multi-sourcing", according to Bunkerspot. This includes research and development, and the use of scrubbers. It has installed these exhaust cleaning Kistefos boss Bengt Rem banks large bonus increase Kistefos owner Christen Sveaas is generously rewarding company boss Bengt Rem for the company's results for 2018. According to the just-released annual report for the Norwegian diversified investment company, Rem received remuneration of NOK 23.6m ($2.75m), up from NOK 8m for 2017. NOK 20m of last year's compensation to Rem was a bonus. Kistefos, which is wholly owned by Sveaas whose investment NYK enters geophysical survey sector Japan's NYK has signed a domestic contract that will see it enter the geophysical survey sector. It has sealed a 10-year consignment service agreement for its Ocean Geo-Frontier (OGF) venture in a deal with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC). PGS sells survey ship to Japan for $100m OGF was formed last year with Hitachi and Norwegian shipowner PGS Geophysical. PGS sold the Piraeus Bank cuts bad loans by $6.2bn Greek shipping lender looking to reduce non-performing exposure by another $17bn by 2021. Vroon wins walk-to-work contract with Total Total E&P Nederland has contracted one of Vroon Offshore Services' walk-to-work units for use in Dutch waters of the North Sea. The unit, VOS Start (built 2017), will provide accommodation for personnel while Total undertakes planned maintenance work at one of its offshore platforms. The vessel has a 50-tonne active-heave-compensated crane and is able to accommodate up to 60 people. Cancelled V Bondholders forcing sale of Boa duo Bondholders of a Boa Offshore company are to sell its only two vessels. Norway's Boa SBL said on Monday that Nordic Trustee and the bondholders' legal advisors had informed it they are in the process of disposing of the 80-loa survey ships Boa Galatea (built 2009) and Boa Thalassa (built 2008). They have asked Boa to co-operate with the move, otherwise they will use an option in the bond agreeme Clarksons: offshore dominoes falling into place? The North Sea OSV rate recovery is having a positive effect on the West African sector, but elsewhere the upturn is a matter of timing and geography, according to UK broker Clarksons. Analyst Calum Kennedy believes key offshore metrics are more varied than is sometimes realised, with some parts of the market having seen greater improvements than expected while others remained stubbornly weak. Ow Seabury Maritime teams with BASS US shipping advisor Seabury Maritime is teaming up with Norway-based fleet management company BASS Software. It will advise BASS on strategy and business development, including a new focus on North America. Fernando Lehrer, Seabury Maritime's head of marine services, said: "The partnership between Seabury Maritime and BASS combines the best-in-breed solutions for our clients in the maritime indu Golden Energy adds to charter backlog Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has revealed details of extra charter work for two of its ships. Golden Energy buying OSV owner GEOM The company said the large 5,300-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Energy Swan (built 2005) has signed an extension with Wintershall Norge. The vessel has been on a four-year term deal since 2013, with five years of options. It will now stay with W CDB firms up four bulkers at New Dayang China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB FL) has signed contracts for another four bulkers at New Dayang Shipbuilding. Clarksons reported that the 63,500-dwt ultramaxes will be delivered in August and November 2020, as well as in 2021. CDB contracted six 82,000-dwt bulkers at the yard in January. New Dayang marks relaunch with China Development Bank Financial Leasing bulker dozen TradeWin Ikeda resets MOL's focus in "rough seas" MOL CEO Junichiro Ikeda is focusing on competitiveness and environmental innovation as the Japanese company begins its new financial year. In an address to staff, he launched the shipowner's "rolling plan 2019", concentrating on developing the emissions-free business into one of its future core operations. The company will also "invest management resources in fields where we have the greatest st Chairman Cho leaves Hanjin Heavy yard group Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction chairman Cho Nam-Ho has left the board following the company's takeover by creditors in a debt swap. The Korean yard said shareholders have approved a proposal to name a new president and CEO to replace Cho, who had said he would step down following its restructuring. Earlier this month it was reported that university professor Lee Byung-mo was being brough UN tribunal looms for ABC tanker held in Nigeria Switzerland is to take legal action following the seizure of an ABC Maritime tanker in Nigeria in January 2018. Swiss media reported that talks have failed to secure the release of the 7,600-dwt San Padre Pio (built 2012), which is anchored near Port Harcourt. Gulf of Guinea piracy spike continues into 2019 A year ago, the Nigerian navy said in a statement that the vessel, with 16 Ukrainian cre Fairfax India grabs 41% stake in Seven Islands Shipping Indian shipowner eyes further expansion following investment from Canadian firm. Highrich Logistics handy sells for a bargain price Low auction price for Highrich Logistics's Long Bright is due to protracted spell in lay-up. Wintermar Offshore Marine ends the year in the red Indonesian offshore vessel operator said 2018 was challenging year, despite good start. Vitol breaks new ground with charter of TMS Cardiff Gas LNG carrier newbuilding Growing Greek gas carrier player left with just one open ship as it strikes debut deal with trader. GIIGNL logs another bumper growth year for LNG in 2018 Annual statistics for importers group show average LNG charter rates almost doubled last year compared to those recorded in 2017

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APRIL 1, 2019
DSV to acquire Panalpina for $4.6 billion DSV's will acquire Panalpina in an all-stock deal to create the world's fourth largest freight forwarder. Amazon's air cargo hold strengthens Online retailer and supply chain services provider is expected to increase its ownership in cargo aircraft operators, Atlas Air and ATSG, with stock offerings that accompany additional plane leases. Customs brokers on SW border brace for delays CBP's deployment of 750 officers to assist with the the immigration crisis has customs brokers along the Southwest border worried about backlogs of trucked imports. Nearly 235,000 U.S. bridges need repair, study finds Commentary: Signing the line on compliance commitment Two execs indicted for defective dehumidifier imports NRC clarifies nuclear export reporting requirements

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APRIL 1, 2019
Refinery utilization uptick likely eroded US crude supply overhang last week: survey US crude inventories likely edged lower last week amid a modest uptick in refinery utilization, according to analysts surveyed by S&P Global Platts Monday. OIL QUARTERLY: Fuel oil to remain strong as IMO 2020 preparations ramp up The high sulfur fuel oil market saw counter-seasonal strength in the first quarter due to increased demand from Asia for European cargoes. TANKERS: The time is now for bunker buyers to find fuel: Capital Link Forum Bunker buyers should find their fuel suppliers as soon as possible, as compatibility and availability of compliant low sulfur fuel and scrubber-ready high sulfur fuel remains uncertain ahead of the January 1, 2020, implementation of the International Maritime Organization 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel regulation, panelists on the IMO 2020 & Beyond forum at Capital Link Forum said Monday. Iraq's crude oil exports fall 6.7% on OPEC cuts, bad weather Iraq's crude oil exports fell 6.7% in March as output cuts and bad weather curbed supplies from OPEC's second-biggest producer. Poland's Lotos has no plans to focus on 0.5% sulfur bunker market Polish refiner Grupa Lotos plans to focus on marine fuels with 0.1% sulfur content or less, rather than 0.5% sulfur fuel when the International Maritime Organization's new sulfur cap comes into force in January 2020. FUEL FOR THOUGHT: Houston's shipping bottleneck could curb port's expansion An impasse has emerged between key operators on the Houston Ship Channel -- a critical lifeline for growing US energy exports -- as thriving activity in both tanker and container shipping has exacerbated competition for space. External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC Vopak Singapore to commission Sebarok terminal expansion by end-2019 Petroleum storage company Royal Vopak is expanding its capacity in Singapore with the addition of four new tanks at its Sebarok terminal that will be commissioned by the end of 2019, a company spokeswoman said Monday. FUTURES: Crude rises on supply concerns ICE April Singapore HSFO open interest down 9.4% to 11.12 mil mt External: Global Risk Management

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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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