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BRIEFS

April 18, 2019

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Port of Le Havre 2018 annual revenue up 5.5pc to US$220.3 million Virginia port's March down 5.4pc to 240,000 TEU, Lunar New Year blamed Savannah and Charleston ports agree on new South Atlantic chassis pool US dredging key to helping marine transport contribute 25pc of GDP Sino-US trade war confers advantage on Vietnamese furniture maker Naval Dome puts shipping industry on red alert for cyber-attack High water levels on Mississippi River impede normal vessel traffic flow Four shipping firms, 9 ships, carrying Venezuelan oil fall afoul of US law Kuehne + Nagel offers online sea freight service with guaranteed times World's largest plane, bigger than Spruce Goose, takes off, lands A-OK Cathay-Dragon suffers 2.5pc air cargo drop in March to 185,156 tonnes Ukraine's giant of the sky Antonov celebrates 30th anniversary

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APRIL 17, 2019
Four leading companies officially establish Digital Container Shipping Association PIL showcases digitalisation initiatives at Singapore event Survey scheduled in Straits of Malacca & Singapore to improve safe navigation Exports register best ever performance in 2018-19 Oilmeals exports show all-round growth in 2018-19 MSC Splendida makes maiden call in Kochi Port of Le Havre posts good financial results for 2018 CEVA launches new block train service from China to Europe Chinese economy does better than expected in Q1 2019 Comprehensive training seminar on shipping & logistics in Gandhidham on June 15

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The end of an era Domestic haulage drives growth Klinkner elected Canada invests millions to improve railway safety New bridgehead in Turkey for Aco Marine Easter rush? IAG Cargo reacts Cartonplast group invests in three hubs Rhenus acquires Freight Logistics New heads for TIA Czech carrier receives first Railpool locomotive Good start of the year for Dunkirk ABC makes big moves in Belgium Panalpina increases profitability by 15% "Curiosity of the Day" Freight railway expanding in Antwerp Joining forces to make "green hydrogen" South Asian carrier pins hopes on cargo business Thierry goes, Thierry comes

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APRIL 17, 2019
Carriers wield the axe on more Asia-North Europe sailings to 'stop the rot' Panalpina Q1 profits rise, despite 'M&A distractions' Russia steams ahead, while UK rail freight sector calls on Whitehall for more support Rhenus offers customers the opportunity to opt for 'greener' aircraft Intermodal services in a dip as CSX 'rationalises' its network to regain reliability Zim signs up for Maersk-led TradeLens Amazon under investigation by Italy's competition watchdog Market Insight Exclusive with Jeff Rubin: Nexus of evils - what happens when oil, globalisation and the environment collide? Supply chain radar: Panalpina's Q1 surgery is all DSV needs - the patient is on the operating table Supply chain radar: CSX Corporation - a shareholder value multiplier

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APRIL 17, 2019
USS Fitzgerald is out of dry dock Naval Sea Systems Command reports that the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) has taken another step toward returning to the fleet as a fully ready, combat-capable ship. The ship achieved a Derecktor gets go ahead for Fort Pierce megayacht shipyard Family owned Derecktor Shipyards yesterday signed a long-term agreement with St. Lucie County, Fla., for the development and operation of a megayacht maintenance, repair and refit facility at the Port of Fort USCG responds to sunken towing vessel The Coast Guard was responding to a sunken towing vessel in Pass a Loutre near Venice, La., Monday. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a report at 2 a.m. that the Damen Galati launches two for BC Ferries Damen's Galati, Romania, shipyard has launched two 81 m road ferries for Canada's BC Ferries. They are currently being fitted out and are set to enter service next year. Once operational they Arrest warrant issued for heavy lift ship involved in incident at Ingalls The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has issued a warrant for the arrest of the heavy lift ship MV Hawk. The MV Hawk was at the center of Traffic up at Port of Little Rock The Little Rock Port Authority and its stevedore, Logistics Services Inc. (LSI), announced April 17 that together, they worked 52 barges and handled just under 79,000 net tons across the port's docks Iridium moves closer to becoming GMDSS provider Satellite communications provider Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) is now significantly closer to providing GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) services. It has signed a Public Services Agreement (PSA) with the Innovative designs from CMHI get DNV GL approval Two new designs from China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) - an arctic single column drilling unit and a wind turbine shuttle - have just received Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society Alfa Laval LPG fuel supply system successfully completes tests The competitiveness of LPG as a fuel is increasing. Not only does LPG virtually eliminate sulfur emissions, it has a lower cost than many other fuels and is easily available worldwide. In

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APRIL 17, 2019
Navios completes sale and leaseback deal Company will have no credit facility maturities for seven years after using the funds to refinance bank debts Marine insurance will feel pain before things get better, IUMI president says 'There can be optimism about the future, because the industry that emerges out of the other side of this process... Sulphur cap compliance linked to HFO supplies With very low sulphur fuel oils and marine gasoil set to increasingly dominate demand, Monjasa chief operating officer Svend Stenberg Mølholt... China's steel output to contract in 2020 China's iron ore imports fell 5.6% to 10.3m tonnes in the first two months of the year, according to BIMCO Panama Canal opens up to larger boxships An increase in the maximum beam restriction will see containerships of up to 20 rows wide transiting the Panama Canal The future of the OSV market rests on consolidation The decisions of owners in controlling the supply side of the equation will also be important and more scrapping is... Shipowners weigh options over new EU ship recycling rules Some 80% of the world's recycling yards are based in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh but all are excluded from the... MOL acquires stake in Reliance's VLECs Reliance did not disclose the value of the deal but said that the transaction was subject to regulatory approvals Trafigura in bulk liquids tie-up The tie-up is based on the expectation that the market for petrochemicals is expected to grow significantly over the next... East Timor closes Greater Sunrise fields deal ConocoPhillips and Woodside, which retains a significant stake in Greater Sunrise, had serious reservations about East Timor's proposal to pipe... Zim joins Maersk's blockchain platform Israel-based line becomes third carrier to sign up for Maersk/IBM distributed ledger programme BW Group takes dominant stake in Epic Gas BW grows stake to 82.58% but Epic shareholders refrain from granting complete takeover Daily Briefing Tankers stars set to align by third quarter \| Shipowner 'shocked' by US sanctions listing \| Box lines launch Digital... Golar LNG secures funding for two projects Among key names in lending syndicates are Singapore's Clifford Capital and China's CSSC Leasing, where yard players linked to the... LA port commissioners take a recess from voting on automation The mayor's request for a recess was approved unanimously by the commissioners, but the vote was met with catcalls and... European shipbuilders on digitalisation drive A number of European shipbuilders have pledged to work together to develop a new connected vessel platform called Code Kilo

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APRIL 17, 2019
CBP takes aim at border freight delays Zim involvement major win for TradeLens NY-NJ truck association picks new president US intermodal slump raises truck competitiveness questions Slowing growth, uncertainty darken MPV/HL outlook Need for speed trumping UK emissions efforts

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APRIL 17, 2019
Coast Guard warns mariners against marijuana use The US Coast Guard is reminding mariners that no matter the legal status of marijuana at the state level, testing positive for the drug still has consequences. In a post to its Maritime Commons blog Tuesday, staff from the Coast Guard's Suspension & Revocation National Center of Expertise reminded mariners that even though 10 states and DC have legalized the drug and many more have approved medic ForestWave ship seized after alleged default A Park Avenue investment firm is alleging ForestWave stiffed it on ship mortgage payments and paying back cash advanced to pay its crew. The 10,049 Momentum Scan (built 2010) is currently moored in the Buffalo Bayou in Houston after ICON Agent, security agent for companies connected to New York-based ICON Capital, filed suit in Houston federal court last week and had it seized. The suit alleges Giveans: Shipping stocks looking good in 2019 Fundamentals are driving up shipping stocks, according to Jefferies' Randy Giveans. In his Maritime Shipping Quarterly note released Wednesday, the analyst wrote that the Jefferies Shipping Index had shot up 16% since the start of 2019, despite a seasonal slowdown in the first quarter and early-year newbuilding deliveries. Wells Fargo lowers view on tanker stocks "The fundamental backdrop and o Sovcomflot nets firm prices for trio of tankers Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot (SCF Group) looks to have banked firm prices for three elderly ships. US brokers say the SCF Altai (built 2001) has been sold to an undisclosed Greek buyer for $13.5m. VesselsValue puts the market value of the vessel at around $12.1m. The SCF Altai has been in Sovcomflot's fleet since it was purchased from Greek owner Athenian Sea Carriers for $56m in June 2001. Avin International offloads second elderly product tanker for further trading Greek tanker company Avin International is finding trading buyers for the type of vessels it had been scrapping over the last two years. The company sold nine consecutive ships for demolition between February 2017 and November 2018. In the past few weeks, however, it has shed two ageing product tankers for further trading, suggesting there is active market interest for such ships. TradeWinds a Smallest orderbook since 1997 has tankers set fair for 2020 The smallest tanker newbuilding orderbook this century is helping fuel expectations for a sharp spike in both rates and share prices during the next 12 months, according to Cleave Securities. New York's shipping newcomers tipped to shine among 'coiled spring' of maritime stocks International Seaways tanker in sweet spot as VLCC rates pass world scale 100 Analyst Joakim Hannisdahl says the tank Vale mine reopening delivers 'very good news' for battered capesize market News that Vale is about to re-open its Brucutu mine has buoyed the market for forward freight agreements (FFAs), but has piled pressure on iron ore prices. The Brazilian miner has announced operations would resume at Brucutu sometime before Friday, subsequent to a court decision. Production volumes from Vale's Northern System will, however, continue to be impacted because heavy rains in March a Intermarine veteran Andre Grikitis departs as Zeaborn buys out New Mountain Capital Intermarine's major shareholder and its former chief executive are parting company with the The Zeaborn Group eight months after a deal which created one of the world's largest MPP carriers. Zeaborn and Intermarine combine MPP, heavy-lift assets New 100-ship Zeamarine venture cleared to operate New Mountain Capital, which became the largest investor in Intermarine after the death of founder R Avenir explains shipyard swap for small-scale LNG carriers Avenir LNG claims all parties are happy with its move to shift orders for two mini LNG carriers from Singapore-based Keppel Corp to Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co (SOE). Chief executive Andrew Pickering confirmed the small-scale start-up outfit had declared the two 7,500-cbm ships at Keppel, which were options on a pair of firm vessels under construction. Songa Bulk's seismic merger is not Blystad push into offshore Arne Blystad's move into the seismic survey sector, following the merger of his Songa Bulk with Houston-based Axxis Geo Solutions, is not the start of a major drive in the offshore space. Arne Blystad moves into seismic sector with AGS merger Arne Fredly's Hunter Group plots private placement as it closes in on debt financing Deal opens up new European investors for Star Bulk Oslo-listed Songa European political support grows for ship speed controls A powerful multinational group is forming in support of speed reduction as a method for shipping to meet its carbon emission reduction targets Navios Maritime Acquisition seals $103m leaseback deal Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation has struck a $100m plus refinancing package which leaves it without any debt maturing for more than a year. Navios Acquisition confident on refinancing and tanker market Navios Maritime Acquisition sells oldest VLCC to Nathalin New York-listed Navios Acquisition says the funds will come via a leaseback deal involving five of its tankers. It spans three m Keppel exec jailed for accepting bribes A former Keppel Shipyard executive has been jailed in Singapore for accepting bribes. Senior procurement officer Neo Kian Siong, 63, banked more than SGD 740,000 ($547,000) from certain suppliers in exchange for revealing prices quoted by competitors, the Straits Times reported. Ex-Keppel execs arrested in Brazil bribery probe These suppliers were than able to submit a slightly lower quote to w Chinese appetite for scrap steel is a stealthy threat to capesize market Forget Vale, look at China's use of scrap steel if you want a long-term view of capesize vessel demand, Bimco says. Evergreen wins exemption for biggest ever Panama Canal transit Taiwanese line Evergreen has won an exemption to allow it to carry out the biggest boxship transit of the Panama Canal. Its 14,424-teu neo-panamax Triton (built 2016), chartered from Costamare, will pass through the waterway on 15 May. It is the first 20-row-wide containership to make the transit, Alphaliner said. The vessel is 51.2 metres wide, but at 369m long, exceeds the maximum permitted l Equinor makes it three with Mokster charter Norwegian oil major Equinor has fixed its third platform supply vessel (PSV) on a term deal in the last two days. Simon Mokster Shipping said its 6,000-dwt Stril Pioner (built 2003) has been booked for four months firm, with three two-month options attached. The deal starts in the second quarter. No rate was reported. Mokster said: "This is very gratifying for the shipping company and especiall Trafigura forms petrochemical trading joint venture Trader and tanker owner Trafigura Group is forming a new joint venture to trade petrochemicals. The focus will be on bulk liquid chemicals, it said. The venture has been set up with "senior executives from the petrochemical trading industry", including the current management team of Altis Group International. Altis will continue to trade from Houston, while the new Altis International (Singapor Pirates fire shots after boarding product tanker A product tanker was boarded by armed pirates at Bonny River inner anchorage in Nigeria on Wednesday. Watch Spanish navy free hijacked ship The IMB said four attackers in a speed boat approached an unnamed vessel. Two managed to board and fired shots with automatic weapons towards the accommodation block. Nigerian naval guards on board returned fire, prompting the men to flee the deck and esca 'Adapt or die': Shipping alone not viable for analysts Most pundits have already broadened their base into gas or other transport before Seaport Global terminated shipping coverage, but some remain edgy over the negative trend Offshore slump sees huge vessels towering over Turkish shiprecycling centre of Aliaga Rigs, heavylift ships and small containerships are keeping shiprecycler Adem Simsek busier than ever as his yard awaits for EU approval d'Amico International Shipping banks over $48m from equity raise d'Amico International Shipping has collected almost $50m from its second equity issue in three years. Paolo d'Amico sees strong demand for scrubber-fitted newbuilding d'Amico International Shipping in $50m equity raise backed by founding family Milan-listed DIS says 97.3% of investors took up subscription rights on the offering, which is designed to strengthen the company's balance sheet. The Mitsui OSK Lines snaps up stake in Reliance Industries VLEC series Japanese giant Mitsui OSK Lines has teamed up with a mystery investor to buy into Reliance Industries' six VLECs. Chinese buyer breathes life into VLEC newbuilding sextet First laden VLEC sails to launch new trade MOL cracks VLEC market MOL first linked up with Reliance to charter the vessels on Christmas Day 2014 while they are still under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries. Reliance t Karadeniz snaps up EMAS Offshore anchor-handler Turkish group Karadeniz Holding has added an EMAS Offshore vessel to its fleet to support its Powership operations. MOL and Karadeniz team up on FSRUs and powerships The owner confirmed it has acquired the 220-bp anchor-handler Lewek Trogon (built 2008) for an undisclosed price. VesselsValue rates the previously laid-up ship as worth $6.5m. A Karadeniz spokesperson said the vessel would be use Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareholding for third time this year Siu Fai Ng, director of Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, has added to his holding in the Hong Kong-based bulker owner for the third time this year. Ng purchased 17,472 of the company's Oslo-listed shares on Tuesday at an average price of NOK 7.8778 per share or NOK 137,641 ($16,266) in total. Jinhui Shipping offers hefty payouts for two top executives Jinhui Shipping chairman raises shareho Jan Hagemann: Shipowners have 'a once in a lifetime opportunity' Buy back debt from private equity funds now, says German financier, before it's too late Cerberus beefs up shipping team with key hires from German market Private equity firm raids former HSH Nordbank and Peter Dohle for shipping expertise Can Beijing boost to Chinese economy raise spirits in capesize time-charter market? Government efforts to stimulate the economy seem to be working, but other factors are creating headwinds for the dry bulk sector More lines joining as digital shipping body debuts A new digital shipping organisation for container lines is up and running - and talks are ongoing with potential new members. Maersk Line, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are the founders of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) in Amsterdam. Big five lines team up to set common digital standards to accelerate expansion Liner giants plan trade association in digital Chief engineer killed in SCI suezmax fire A seafarer has been killed and two others injured in a blaze on a suezmax tanker in India. The fire broke out on Shipping Corp of India's 147,000-dwt Maharaja Agrasen (built 1995) near Buchar island on 13 April. Two veteran crew killed in tanker fire Chief engineer Prakash Patyal died two days later, while the other two crew remained in intensive care, the Mid-Day website reported. They have b Watch Spanish navy free hijacked ship The Spanish navy has released a video of an operation in West Africa this week that rescued a cargoship from a pirate hijacking. The incident took place in the Gulf of Guinea. Pirates "effectively hijack" ship in Gulf of Guinea The navy said the unnamed Nigerian-flagged vessel was being held by nine gunmen. They had been on board for four days. The patrol vessel Serviola sent armed pe Tor Olav Troim's Golar LNG nets funding for FLNG Gimi amid series of liquidity boosts Tor Olaf Troim-backed outfit also receives notice to proceed with Croatian FSRU. Samudera finally secures release of supramax bulker Indonesian shipowner says vessel now heading to Panama hull cleaning and bunkering. ReCAAP: Asian piracy levels sink to 13 year low Indonesian ports show improvement, but concerns expressed about growing incidents off China.

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APRIL 17, 2019
Towing vessel sinks in Mississippi River A reported 60 gallons of oil entered the water, but there was no active discharge of oil from the DeJeanne Maria, the Coast Guard said. Americold to buy Cloverleaf for $1.24 billion The company also announced plans to invest $126 million to $136 million in automated and semiautomated expansion projects and select redevelopment at its Atlanta major market campus. Environmental concerns in Mexico shadow USMCA House Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee worry the language of the renegotiated trade agreement lacks enforceable environmental commitments for Mexico. Panalpina improves first-quarter profit The Swiss freight forwarding company, which is set to be acquired by DSV, reported a volume decrease in ocean forwarding. CSX, Kansas City Southern report Q1 growth CSX reported a first-quarter record operating ratio, and KSC said it achieved its best Q1 revenue. Third round of 301 tariff exclusions announced The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will allow Section 301 tariff exclusions for 21 additional product types covering 348 exclusion requests. Executive Moves: Roadrunner, Hamburg, Kleinschmidt ZIM joins TradeLens platform

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APRIL 17, 2019
Energy sector aligns with CFTC in flagging challenges from proposed banking rules Trump administration hopes to open new markets for gas with LNG-by-rail rule Siba production helping Iraq comply with US sanctions against Iran gas sales: Iraqi official Port of Rotterdam eyes bunker supplier license system in 2020 European HSFO bullish due to end of Izmit works, Pernis strike: traders Singapore HSFO crack falls to 6-month low amid supply overhang US DATA: EIA says US fuel oil stocks fall for third straight week 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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