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December 4, 2019

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Maersk to sack 200 in face of 25pc fuel price hike result of UN edict China's PMI brightens in November, but analysts see darker side Trump: 'Pro-Hong Kong protest bill I signed did not help trade talks' China vows retaliation after Trump ratifies pro-Hong Kong bill Houston port to buy 3 new cranes, ship channel expansion works US to invest record US$900 million to rebuild infrastructure Dimerco's Mexican partner wins prestigious national logistics award Vietnam may import LNG worth billions to cut trade deficit Port of Tanjung Pelepas moves to double box capacity by 2030 CDB Leasing buys two 9,400-TEUers from SinoOceanic Shipping Russian container traffic up 4.9pc, but Arctic volume down 22.4pc Experts press for measures to prevent dockside collisions Global air freight indicator makes for gloomy outlook: DHL Philly airport awarded top-up grant to remove cargo blocking road SIA freighters fly Dallas-Atlanta-Brussels-Sharjah-S'pore

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
Hamburg Süd launches Remote Container Management for reefer transport Maersk wins Customer Service Award two years in a row Ministry of Shipping appraises & approves key projects/proposals Vessel operating costs seen continuing to rise Port of Rotterdam revises vision in keeping with the changing times Govt giving importance to cold storage infrastructure, says Minister Commerce Ministry taking action against firms misusing export promotion scheme Government has given 'in-principle' approval for strategic disinvestment of 33 CPSEs Call for regulatory work to enhance trade impact of blockchain technologies

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Service over the Trans-Siberian land bridge launched ID Logistics extends its footprint to USA More trains running between Doncaster and Felixstowe Unifeeder buys Singapore-based operator Tillmann Fuchs to head communications at Vienna airport Four new maindeck destinations in South America Joint platform for transport logistics Digital Goodie acquires UK-based Maginus Swiss opens Edelweiss bellies for Mexican exporters New CFO for Interroll RCM and Instant launched by Hamburg Süd "Curiosity of the Day" Belarus to upgrade its key transport corridors Ceva enables mission to honour fallen US veterans Seeking investors for Reico Spedition Krummen Kerzers wins Swiss logistics award Lloyd's Register issues electronic certificates

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
Unifeeder expands global footprint with takeover of shortsea rival Feedertech Battle for Eddie Stobart Logistics heats up as former CEO joins the fray Low volume growth and overcapacity decimates China's air cargo sector Flexport and WGA agree to take their aircraft dispute to private mediation Latam and Delta announce codeshare agreements across South America Capt Peter arrives to boost Maersk-Hamburg Süd perishables services Punish directors who don't make climate disclosures, says hedge fund Could small pipes deliver the future of logistics? Market Insight: Searching for value in Maersk's 4PL Syngenta contract Market Insight: The Toll Group horror show, one nasty piece at a time

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
VIDEO: Alfa Laval launches PureBallast 3 in bulker-fit configuration Alfa Laval is now offering an UV-based PureBallast 3 ballast water management system specifically adapted to the flow needs of bulk carriers. The bulker-fit configuration offers savings in footprint, installation and operating Blount Boats to build two Chartwell designed CTVs for Atlantic Wind Transfers North Kingston, R.I., headquartered offshore wind farm support company Atlantic Wind Transfers has placed an order with Warren, R.I., shipyard Blount Boats for two state-of the-art Chartwell 24 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). IMO 2020 sets stage for "perfect storm" of litigation Low sulfur fuel regulations, set to come into force on January1, 2020, have the potential to present "the perfect storm" for litigators dealing with disputes between owners, charterers and bunker suppliers in Fairbanks Morse engines to power Navy's seventh Expeditionary Sea Base ship Fairbanks Morse, an EnPro Industries company (NYSE: NPO), reports that it has been awarded a contract for four main propulsion diesel engines (MPDE) for the U.S. Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) 7. SeaDream and Damen cancel planned megayacht build Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad's SeaDream Yacht Club says that it and shipbuilder Damen have "in good faith and with mutual understanding" decided not to proceed with the building of a new 155 WinGD introduces new short-stroke engines Engine designer WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd) has launched four new short-stroke engines to meet the economic engine speed requirements and space constraints on several vessel types. The range, starting with $22.2 billion Virginia Class award is Navy's largest-ever shipbuilding contract General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. (GDEB), Groton, Conn., has been awarded the U.S. Navy's largest ever shipbuilding contract. Worth $22,209,893,409 it covers the construction of nine Virginia-class submarines, eight with Virginia Payload

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
US tariffs on Brazilian steel - negative, muted or positive for dry bulk market? Brazil exported about 4m tonnes of steel products to the US this year, its biggest market, according to shipping association... Diana set to continue shedding older tonnage Greek bulker owner is not in growth mode and will continue stock tenders until share price reaches satisfactory level Forecasting the effects of world fleet decarbonisation options Applying the GHG Pathway Model based on long-term trends, the report projects possible pathways for the world fleet size, fuel... New Year, new Lloyd's List print magazine The first hard copy print edition of the new monthly Lloyd's List magazine will arrive in the hands of subscribers... Chinese ownership of foreign ports concerns are 'overstated' Slowing growth of Belt and Road Initiative and a focus on local consolidation limit Chinese terminal ambitions DNV GL introduces class rules for using LPG as an alternative fuel The new rules cover internal combustion engines, boilers and gas turbines for both gas-only and dual-fuel operations Navig8 Chemical Tankers joins Odfjell pool Navig8 deploys four of its 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers to Odfjell's pool Shipbuilding executive cleared in US fraud case Jean Boustani, a salesman for Privinvest, an Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder, was acquitted of three counts of conspiracy to commit fraud... Supply chain braces for next industrial revolution Digitalisation is no longer a matter of choice but a matter of survival for the logistics sector National Bank of Greece in talks to unload more shipping loans to Cross Ocean Under sub-participation rules, a loan may be transferred from one bank to another lender without the knowledge of the client... Daily Briefing Free to read: Scrubber payback seen within a year as fuel oil spreads stay wide \| Biofuels approaching commercial use... CSSC and LR team up on marine decarbonisation research The two parties will explore the use of blockchain and digital technologies. They will evaluate various clean energy sources and... Top 10 technology leaders As part of our annual Lloyd's List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 13, we look at...

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
Retiring Lyons brought containers to Mobile port North Carolina port CCO to retire Virginia expanding port appointment system Technology, process improvements foster improved LA-LB truck turn times Cass upgrade to give shippers deeper price indices NJ trucker opposition intensifies as classification bill advances Airlines chasing greater access to e-commerce market

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
Shell's LNG traders still reaping profits despite low prices Oil major able to take advantage of regional price disparities to turn around loss making trades Hundreds of fisherman, others blame shipping companies for Houston oil spill Monday, 731 commercial fisherman and seafood companies filed papers blaming Kirby, K-Line and BW Refineries 'suck up' for shipping in IMO 2020 switch Availability of 0.5%-sulphur fuel is not a major issue as the oil industry has done good preparation for shipowners, some experts say Diana Shipping expects to make $7m from two new charters Diana Shipping is looking to become several million dollars richer from two fixtures to two Asian shipping companies. Diana Shipping to keep rebuying 'under priced' shares The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner has fixed 82,117-dwt kamsarmax Myrsini (built 2010) to Hong Kong's Asuca Shipping for 13 months to 15 months at $11,500 per day, starting Wednesday. The New York-listed company has also c US blacklists six more Venezuela-linked oil tankers The US continues pressuring Venezuela economically to force out President Nicolas Maduro Jefferies expects Danaos dividend on 'merry and bright outlook' Jefferies has predicted that Danaos will issue dividend payment in 2020 on the heels of a $54m equity offering as the investment banking firm also lifted its outlook on the boxship owner. "Time to DAC the halls with Danaos!" analyst Randy Giveans said in a client note, referring to the containership owner by its ticker symbol DAC. "Upgrading to merry and bright outlook". Jefferies improved its r Havyard strikes agreement with lenders for embattled shipyard Havyard Ship Technology (HST) has reached an agreement with clients and lenders that should help the embattled shipyard secure its future and complete its current orderbook. Havyard fires chief executive as group bleeds money Havyard unit's equity lost as covenant breaches revealed "HST has now reached agreements with the shipowners who have vessels for outfitting at the shipyard, as well as G Shipbuilding pushes forward against headwinds TradeWinds' latest business focus explores how the shipbuilding sector is working to claw its way toward profitability after a difficult year. NRP teams with Empros Lines to add ultramax Norwegian investor builds owned fleet in tandem with Greek owner First ship for MOL-Karpowership venture heads to Senegal in the new year Second under-conversion LNG carrier now set to become FSRU for Mozambique LNG-to-power project Privinvest exec cleared in $2bn US fraud case Jean Boustani not guilty of fleecing investors involved in yard group's Mozambique projects Total takes close look at issues with CS1 LNG carrier membrane tanks Work expected to continue well into 2020 on the LNG Unity Graig celebrates 100 years in shipping with Cardiff knees-up Graig Shipping celebrated its centenary with dinner and dancing in Cardiff. About 250 guests joined chief executive Hugh Williams and his brother Chris, Graig's commercial director, at the Exchange Hotel, on the site where Welsh coal was traded for export until the 1970s. There were once more than 200 shipping companies listed on the Coal and Shipping Exchange in Cardiff Docks, amid a boom in ex Captain Morgan orders four fast ferries at Wight Shipyard Maltese owner heads to the UK for new catamarans Quiana fails to appeal arbitration award despite charterer owing hire UK court rules that Greek owner had no right to withdraw bulker from charter to Pacific Gulf Shipping OW Bunker: Five years on, it's still getting physical The collapse of the marine fuels giant is still testing maritime law, especially regarding complex transactions involving middlemen that connect physical suppliers and shipowners Inmarsat $6bn private equity takeover to go ahead Objecting hedge fund investors back down after refusal to increase offer price Rosatom buys into Delo as $7bn shipping push continues Russian nuclear agency takes stake in Sergey Shishkarev's ports and logistics group to aid Arctic ambitions CMES seals $332m VLCC order at Dalian Shipbuilding China Merchants tanker company says new generation vessels will be eco-friendly Havila's equity $105m negative as bank talks continue OSV company still in discussions with lenders as 2017 refinancing deal set for November 2020 expiry Bird lovers, green groups push for Mediterranean ECA Calls for ultra-low sulphur cap in the Mediterranean are gaining traction Tanja Gullestrup brings the science of diversity to Pacific Green Tanja Gullestrup is using psychometrics to increase diversity at scrubber group Pacific Green Technologies Problems with global sulphur cap still linger, Greece warns Greece, one of the most influential voices in the IMO, has warned that shipping is not yet ready for the global 0.5% sulphur cap, which is set to take effect next month. "A month before the implementation, availability, compatibility, safety and quality issues of the new fuels have not been resolved yet," Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said at last week's Navigator Forum, a shipping Shipowners' hedging boosts FFA liquidity amid IMO 2020 volatility While scrubbers may complicate market dynamics, owners and charterers need to mitigate financial risks over fuel, leading to more speculative trading for funds Restructuring 3 Maj shipyard reveals $105m loss Croatian shipbuilder saw revenue collapse in 2018 No kidding: Virgin Voyages goes adults only If you're not 18, you're not getting onboard. Sir Richard Branson is betting he has found an untapped market: cruises for grown-ups Monte Nero linked to purchase of aframax from International Seaways Monte Nero Maritime has been linked to a purchase of an 18-year-old aframax tanker from US-listed tanker owner International Seaways. Brokers in the US and in Europe said the low-key Greek shipowner has sold the 112,000-dwt Seaways Fran (built 2001) for $13.6m. That's in-line with valuation platform VesselsValue's estimate for a vessel of the Hyundai Heavy Industries-built ship's characteristics, Nigeria buying four vessels to kickstart new shipowner Shippers Council and Afreximbank in talks to acquire fleet for new service Grindrod Shipping needs more time to complete IVS Bulk buyout Nasdaq-listed owner says talks continue on financing its acquisition of partner's 33.25% stake Cobelfret sells third capesize in less than a year Cobelfret has sold a third capesize bulker in less than a year as it continues to trim its bulker fleet. US brokers said the Belgian bulker, ro-ro and ports company has sold the 176,000-dwt Lowlands Orchid (built 2005) to an undisclosed buyer for $15.9m. The Universal Shipbuilding-constructed Lowlands Orchid is due for special survey in October next year. The price is slightly lower than what Jiangnan Shipyard outperforms Beijing's expectations Shipbuilder returns to car carriers after a three-decade absence from the sector Former Teekay man John Adams to run V.Ships UK Experienced shipping executive tasked with implementing new fleet management model Atle Brynestad ditches $180m Damen cruiseship order Norwegian shipowner's SeaDream Yacht Club says it is pursuing other newbuilding opportunities Navig8 Chemical Tankers to enter ships in Odfjell pool Norwegian shipowner said tie-up represents another step in sector consolidation Unifeeder acquires majority stake in Singapore's Feedertech Danish shipowner to expand operational footprint to Asia with latest acquisition Berge Bulk early adopter of Wilhelmsen 3D printed spare parts program Singapore bulker giant one of six big names looking to on-demand manufacturing to "reshape maritime supply chain" Sealink International slashes the red ink by over 70% Malaysia OSV firm said sector is more optimistic about prospects on the back of stable oil prices Pollution crackdown to make Korean coal imports more volatile Asian nation likely to see more seasonality in volumes shipped into country, says Banchero Costa

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
Ocean shipping in crossfire again as trade war reignites Trade tensions look like they'll get worse before they get better, a negative for ocean shipping demand. Transflo evolves to offer wide-ranging technology solutions From its origins in document scanning, Transflo has gone on to develop a broad spectrum of digital offerings for the trucking industry. Saia gains, Old Dominion slips in fourth-quarter updates Saia, Old Dominion fourth quarter updates show that one may be gaining at the expense of the other Halliburton among companies cutting 1,000 jobs in Oklahoma, Texas Halliburton Co. (NYSE: HAL) announced it is cutting 808 jobs with the closure of an office in El Reno, Oklahoma, according to the Houston Chronicle.... Swift confirms driver leader instructed truckers to drive in inclement weather Swift drivers react to driver leader's instructions to chain up and drive in inclement weather. OFAC fires another sanctions salvo at Venezuelan oil tankers The Treasury Department agency is closely monitoring vessel name changes used by Venezuelan and Cuban authorities to sidestep U.S. trade sanctions. Lightning Systems raises $41M as demand for electric trucks grows Electric powertrain manufacturer Lightning Systems announced a $41 million funding round to help meet growing demand for electric powertrains in U.S. commercial fleets. BP Ventures... By land or sea? Massterly sees autonomous vessels competing with trucks Short-sea projects in Norway could lead to worldwide wave of crewless, emissions-free ships. Bad oil news piles up in the Permian and for companies serving it: Dallas Fed Recent reports out of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas paint a gloomy picture regarding prospects in the U.S. oil industry. Even as U.S. crude... Freight Futures daily curve: 12/3 Trucking Fright Futures open the month generally lower with volatility in the South. Bad news, good news for dry bulk shipping Brazil's Vale has cut its iron-ore outlook for the first quarter, but revealed higher-than-expected projections for full-year 2020 and 2021. Nor'easter impacts continue across New England Snowfall, gusty winds, transportation delays ongoing from Boston to Bangor. Troubles possible on I-95. The staggering price tag associated with moving precious artwork Moving precious artwork is physically and mentally demanding work, requiring art logistics firms to micromanage every inch of the journey from one art house to... Canadian Pacific breaks grain volume records again The railway attributes the record to its high efficiency train model and to collaboration with supply chain participants. France's digital services tax sparks call for hefty US import tariffs An Office of the U.S. Trade Representative investigation concludes that a French tax on digital services discriminates against U.S. companies, such as Google, Apple, Facebook... Improvements to PierPass have smoothed truck traffic PierPass says long late-afternoon queues at the entrance to container terminals om Los Angeles and Long Beach have been eliminated. Introducing FreightWaves Passport Research New research products will be part of a continuing education platform for our audience. Today's Pickup: EROAD, Georgia DOT earn global recognition EROAD and the Georgia Department of Transportation were among 12 recently honored for innovation at the International Road Federation's Global Road Achievement Awards. Airforwarders Association and FreightWaves forge data and media partnership FreightWaves will work with AfA member companies to provide them with market intelligence, data-driven performance metrics, and unique operational insights. Amazon.com's amazing rise wins it top FreightTech 25 honors Amazon.com's remarkable evolution has been driven by massive IT investments. Its success earned it the top spot in the FreightTech 25 Norfolk Southern makes changes to demurrage and accessorial charges The changes come as the railroad deploys precision scheduled railroading. Canadian National cuts earnings outlook on strike hit CNl estimates eight-day disruption will trim C$0.15 per share from profits as CEO assures that recovery plan is "delivering results." Freight brokers: How does your pay rank against your peers? We surveyed 402 freight brokers in the U.S. and Canada to learn more about base salaries, commissions and talent. Back-office automation - a boon for broker growth and cash flow A broker's main job is to find carriers to move freight for shippers, but the reality is that brokers often spend more time than necessary... New partners Nikola Motors and IVECO target Europe with alternative propulsion truck The partnership between IVECO and Nikola Motors announced in September will roll out its first battery electric truck to European buyers in 2021. A fuel... Brexit explained: What US shippers need to know Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario - a no-deal Brexit in 2020. Logistics firm Vos Logistics makes strategic acquisition to expand services in the Benelux region Vos Logistics has acquired SNEL Shared Logistics, which operates a 65,000 m2 warehouse in close proximity to the major Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den...

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DECEMBER 3, 2019
RBOB crack spreads continue to weaken as refiners exit maintenance Prompt NYMEX RBOB crack spreads continued to weaken Tuesday, as the return of refineries from fall maintenance is expected to add barrels to storage. Novorossiisk bunkering operations suspended by bad weather Bunkering operations at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have been halted because of a storm, a bunker supplier said Tuesday. Singapore-delivered 380 CST bunker falls to 3-year low amid weak demand The delivered 380 CST bunker price at key bunkering hub Singapore plunged to a three-year low as demand for high sulfur fuel oil continued its downtrend ahead of International Maritime Organization's lower sulfur marine fuel mandate from January 2020. Open interest for Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% swap surges as IMO 2020 nears Open interest for the Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% swaps traded on the Intercontinental Exchange surged as markets prepared to move to using cleaner bunker fuel come January 2, 2020 IMO 2020: MGO versus 0.5% bunkers, a battle of low sulfur fuels With less than a month until the IMO 2020 mandate, which will see the sulfur cap on marine fuel drop from 3.5% to 0.5% -- discussions over the switchover to complaint fuels continue apace. 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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