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November 17, 2022

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Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • JNPA launches 'fuel on wheels' at CPP
  • CONCOR offers additional discount on rail freight of empty container repositioning based on incremental imports
  • Ennarasu Karunesan recognised as 'Tamil Helmsman'
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk to launch 'Shaheen Express' connecting India-UAE-Saudi Arabia corridor
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...
  • Bulk vessels transfer from Mina Zayed to Khalifa Port
  • CMA CGM Hazardous Surcharge from Asia to North Europe
  • Russia now 5th biggest exporter to India
  • Govt probing under-invoicing of Chinese imports

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International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
  • More connections for the Middle corridor
  • New locomotive for mineral oil transports
  • Alternative Parcels hit in FY 2021/2022
  • Shift to electric city logistics continues
  • CPSL enhances pharma handling capacities
  • ZIM prepares for landing
  • Aapa elects new board chairman
  • Now it's Bomi Group, a UPS company
  • Ninth STC approval for AEI's B737-800 freighter
  • Railways demand fair sharing of costs
  • A tough quarter for Hamburg
  • Ray Provencio now CBP director for El Paso Port
  • On a direct link to Port Sudan
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • TXL to boost intermodal services in Turkey
  • A larger footprint in Southern Germany
  • YEG completes cargo and apron expansion
  • Fleetenergies picks Robin Quittard

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The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • Low ocean shipping rates here to stay as overcapacity looms
  • Shippers face a 'stick or twist' contract choice as economies flounder
  • Star Walmart shifts gear, exploits 'changing business model'
  • As Flexport restructures, how Amazon executives are bringing change
  • Europe's feeder operators feel the pressure as volumes from Asia decline
  • E-commerce customers now prefer guaranteed delivery dates to speed
  • Some relief for loss-making SpiceJet as air cargo enjoys 'its best times in India'
  • 'Healthy' Home Depot - from grills to lumber, 'the proof is in the pudding'

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Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • White House: Iran implicated in drone attack on Eastern Pacific tanker
    Both the White House and U.S, Central Command today released statements implicating Iran in what it now seems was a drone attack on a products tanker managed by Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific
  • U.K. MoD selects preferred bidder for 3 fleet support ships
    The U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected British-led Team Resolute, comprising BMT, Harland & Wolff and Navantia U.K., as the preferred bidder to deliver three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) support ships

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Container Newsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • Port of Los Angeles and Japan External Trade Organization Los Angeles Office sign cooperative deal
    Officials from the Port of Los Angeles and Japan External Trade Organization Los Angeles Office have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote cooperation in several key strategic areas, including sustainability, environmental initiatives and supply chain optimisation. Port executive director, Gene Seroka and JETRO Los Angeles chief executive director Osamu Taki signed the agr
  • SeaLead appoints new chief executive advisor
    SeaLead has appointed veteran liner shipping executive SC Chan to the role of chief executive advisor. In this new position, he will report to SeaLead managing director Henry Schmidl and will be based in Singapore. Schmidl commented on the new appointment, "We are delighted to have SC join us in this new advisory role. He has proven experience in growing and developing liner shipping activities a
  • Maersk partners with Carbon Sink LLC on green methanol production
    As part of the strategy to decarbonise its customers' supply chains, A.P. Moller - Maersk has entered into a green methanol partnership with US-based project developer Carbon Sink LLC. The two parties have signed a Letter of Intent covering the development by Carbon Sink of green methanol production facilities in the United States. The first facility will be co-located with the Red River Energy e
  • ZIM profits over US$4.2 billion so far, while container volumes remain flat
    The normalisation in container rates has begun, according to ZIM president and CEO, who noted that his company's third-quarter and nine-month results reflect "outstanding execution and elevated profitability". The Israeli container carrier reported US$1.17 billion in net income, US$1.93 billion in adjusted EBITDA and US$1.54 billion in operating income (EBIT) for the third quarter of the year. Al
  • Data Safe House Rotterdam launches operations to ensure confidential exchange of information
    The Data Safe House Rotterdam Foundation was recently established and the first exchange of information between major industrial companies and network operators is now underway. Port of Rotterdam Authority said in an announcement that data sharing ensures that network operators always have the most up-to-date information on the sustainability plans of affiliated companies. As each company in the
  • Port of Los Angeles reports lower box volumes in October
    Cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) dropped in October as the Californian port handled 678,429 TEUs, a 25% decrease from the same month in 2021. The Port of Los Angeles has processed 8,542,944 TEUs during the first 10 months of 2022, about 6% down from last year's record pace. "With cargo owners bringing goods in early this year, our peak season was in June and July instead of Septembe
  • ICTSI Georgia receives first call of TBX1 service
    Georgia's Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI's) operation in the Black Sea region, received the inaugural vessel call of COSCO Shipping Lines' subsidiary, Diamond Line's TBX1 service. The 1,200 TEU TBX1 feeder service commenced its weekly calls at BICT in late October with the arrival of AS Fatima. The new service directly call
  • Maersk announces new service to connect India-UAE-Saudi Arabia corridor
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced the launch of a new ocean shipping service, 'Shaheen Express', which started the previous week. The new service will rotate between Mundra, Pipavav, Jebel Ali, Dammam, and Jebel Ali and back to Mundra, connecting India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. With the new service, Maersk aims to address the rising demand in the trade between the Indian and
  • Svitzer's tug crew lockout threatens to cripple operations at Australian ports
    Australian container ports are facing a threat of shutdowns and supply chain disruptions after A.P. Moller-Maersk-owned Svitzer, which provides tug boat crews, announced an indefinite lockout from Friday (18 November). The planned action is an escalation of protracted wage agreement disputes with trade unions. "This step is being taken by Svitzer under the provisions of the Fair Work Act in respo

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Splashweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • Diana Shipping secures employment for latest ultramax delivery
    New York-listed Diana Shipping has chartered out its ultramax bulker to Western Bulk Carriers, hot on the heels of the vessel's delivery from Sea Trade Holdings. The Greek owner has fixed the 2016-built ship, formerly known as TH Tokyo, through to between October 16, 2023, and December 16, 2023 at $14,250 per day. The charter ...
  • Performance Shipping fixes fifth tanker on period deal
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has fixed another one of its aframax tankers on a period deal. The Nasdaq-listed company has sealed a deal with Aramco Trading Fujairah FZE to charter the 2011-built 104,588 dwt Briolette for 18 months starting November at $32,500 per day. Performance Shipping said the charter would generate $16.8m in gross ...
  • Maersk adds US developer Carbon Sink to green methanol supplier list
    Danish carrier A.P. Moller - Maersk has further strengthened its efforts to accelerate global production of green methanol having teamed up with US-based project developer Carbon Sink. The world's second-largest liner has signed a letter of intent that covers the development of green methanol production facilities by Carbon Sink in the US. The first facility ...
  • Argeo puts its first vessel to work
    Norwegian surveyor Argeo has signed a contract with an undisclosed client for ultra-deepwater work in the North Atlantic. The deal involves the recently-chartered 2001-built subsea vessel Argeo Searcher and two SeaRaptor AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles). The project will start after the vessel, formerly known as Ocean Pearl, completes its conversion in January next year and ...
  • Saipem taps CIMC for one more jackup in Middle East
    Ocean Challenger, the asset management company of Chinese yard CIMC, has secured a new charter deal from Saipem for the 2019-built jackup rig. The rig will be deployed in the Middle East, where Saipem recently won new offshore drilling contracts for two units commencing between the third and fourth quarters of 2023. The Gulf ...
  • CoolCo reveals another three-year LNG fixture
    LNG carrier owner Cool Company (CoolCo) has sealed a new three-year charter deal for one of its ships. The Eastern Pacific Shipping-led company said in its quarterly business update it had fixed an LNG carrier to an undisclosed player from the first quarter of 2023 at an average rate of around $120,000 per day. Earlier ...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping tanker hit by armed drone off Oman
    Eastern Pacific Shipping-operated product tanker has been struck by a bomb-carrying drone off the coast of Oman. The Singapore-based company said the vessel, carrying a cargo of gas oil, was hit by a projectile some 150 miles off Oman at about 15.30 hrs on Tuesday. "We are in communication with the vessel and there are ...
  • Valeura seals Thailand FSO deal with BULL
    Canadian operator Valeura Energy has secured a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit for the Wassana oilfield in the Gulf of Thailand. The Calgary-based firm has signed a contract with Indonesia's Buana Lingas Lautan (BULL) for the charter of the 1999-built post-panamax tanker to be used as the FSO vessel. "Valeura and Buana have entered ...
  • Svitzer's Australian lockout threat branded 'economic vandalism'
    Australia is a day and a half away from seeing many of its most important ports shuttered with frantic discussions ongoing to avert a supply chain crisis brought about by dire relations between sea going staff and the nation's largest towage operator. Svitzer's decision to lockout nearly 600 staff at 17 ports from this Friday ...
  • Navigator announces plans to expand Texas ethylene export terminal
    Navigator Holdings, the New York-listed owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize liquefied gas carriers, will expand the ethylene export terminal at Morgan's Point, a facility it operates in a joint venture with Enterprise Products Partners. Expansion will start early next year and will conclude by the end of 2024. The terminal ...
  • Fugro wins Danish offshore wind site survey contract
    Fugro has landed a new contract with Danish transmission system operator Energinet for geotechnical site investigations for the North Sea I offshore wind development. The Danish government plans to expand offshore wind capacity by 4GW by 2030, and the geo-data acquired by Fugro will be used to inform future bids in the area. Fieldwork will ...
  • Bahri splurges $224m on pair of modern VLCCs
    The sale of a quartet of VLCC sister ships over the past five months neatly illustrates rising tanker values. Elandra Tankers, a joint venture between Vitol and Standard Chartered, took delivery of a quartet of 300,000 dwt VLCCs from Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea in 2020, having paid $92m per ship order in 2018. ...
  • Vafias adds capes
    Greek shipowner Harry Vafias has added two capes to Stealth Maritime's fleet list, bringing its cape tally up to three ships. Numerous brokers report that Stealth Maritime has added the 2011-built, 174,000 dwt, Japanese-built . Sources tell Splash that the Namura-built vessel fetched $27.3m. The ship has been renamed Cape Aria. The last time a ...
  • US BOEM seeks feedback on environmental analysis for proposed wind project off New York
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy and Management (BOEM) this week announced the availability of the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for the proposed 2,076 MW Empire Wind energy project offshore New York. The Empire Wind DEIS can be found on BOEM's website, and the notice of availability for the DEIS will publish in the ...
  • American Offshore Energy designs new-style floating wind turbines
    American Offshore Energy (AOE) has designed the first wind turbine - the "American Turbine" - without a centre shaft. The vertical axis turbine features a lightweight structure, like a cross between sailboat masts and bicycle wheels, with a floating base made of fiberglass. The heaviest components - the bearings and generator - sit near sea ...

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Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • BP confirms Heroic Idun subcharter
    Tanker earlier held in Malabo for three months without charge after being detained by Equatoguinean navy
  • Navigator to expand US ethylene terminal amid profit slump
    The expansion at Morgan's Point with joint venture partner Enterprise Products Partners is expected to begin commercial operations in 2024...
  • Zim lowers guidance as costs rise
    Zim's earnings have fallen from their peak as demand eases. With a further slowdown and overcapacity looming, it is still...
  • Ukrainian grain exports halve amid renewal uncertainty over Black Sea deal
    Talks taking place for expansion and renewal of deal
  • BW LPG boosted by higher spot rates and switch to LPG
    Vessel fleet utilisation improved during the third quarter following the conclusion of a two-year, dual fuel retrofit programme which saw...
  • Why 'compliance' may be the most dangerous word in shipping
    Anglo-Eastern chief's call for industry to move to a culture of commitment targets leaders whose acceptance of minimum standards is...
  • Poten expects US to increase share of LPG exports to Europe
    European LPG imports are expected to rise with potential demand coming from the industrial sector, offsetting lower consumption from the...
  • Boxship supply tightens while charter rates stabilise
    Limited supply of most boxship sizes is giving hope to tonnage providers that they could start to ask for higher...
  • Iran releases Greek hostage tankers
    Delta Tankers and Polembros Shipping vessels were seized in May in retaliation for US move to confiscate cargo from Greek-held...
  • Golden Ocean expects seasonal softening in dry bulk rates
    Changing coal flows with longer distances are supportive of freight rates, as are supply-side dynamics, company says
  • More sanctioned tankers lose flag
    Russian insurance company Ingosstrakh has cancelled blue cards for all the sanctioned vessels
  • Shippers ignore contract commitments amid declining rates
    Carriers are being warned of 'a hard landing' in freight markets should no further action be taken to control vessel...
  • Iran suspected of Eastern Pacific tanker drone attack
    Head of US Military Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla points to Iran as the source of a drone attack...
  • Al Seer Marine orders four MR tankers from K Shipbuilding
    Tankers will be LNG ready and are being designed to be potentially ready to adapt to new fuels such as...
  • Imports in Los Angeles and Long Beach fall to lowest levels in more than a decade
    A seemingly stalled labour contract and well-stocked inventories have led to continuously declining import volumes in Los Angeles and Long...
  • Pavilion Energy, Gasum and CNOOC sign LNG bunkering deal
    The agreement builds on Pavilion Energy's LNG bunkering network partnership with Gasum
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipping must adapt to new era, says China Merchants Group chairman | Shippers could face bill of up to $14bn...

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The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • ERD delay variance hampers US exporters: study
    Data from visibility provider Portcast shows US exporters struggle to manage changes to early return dates as well as variances in ERD data formats from different terminals.
  • UP battling box congestion at Chicago, Dallas terminals
    UP is navigating congestion as ocean containers pile up in stacks in Chicago and Dallas, but the western US railroad believes it will clear the backlog at both terminals before the end of the year.
  • Zim posts record nine-month result, but says negative rate trend accelerating
    Despite a record nine-month result, carrier Zim has downgraded its full-year guidance amid rate declines that are rapidly deepening of late.
  • Maersk inks another methanol production deal for green fleet
    A new production facility in South Dakota will supply Maersk with 100,000 tons of green methanol a year as the carrier signs yet another deal to lock in the supply of alternative fuels.
  • Prolonged trans-Pacific spot slump has shippers eyeing contract reductions
    Aggressive curtailing of capacity by container lines on the trans-Pacific has done little to prevent shippers from forecasting sizable contract rate reductions next spring.

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TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • Port of Los Angeles' October container volume plummets as labour talks drag on
    Unions and the port should be able to come to an agreement because they have done so in years past, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti says
  • CMA CGM and American President Lines to welcome new president
    Ed Aldridge will retire next month to be replaced by supply chain veteran Peter Levesque
  • Performance Shipping stays active with another period fixture
    Four fixtures made in the last three months will provide nearly $70m in revenue
  • Jefferies cuts Golden Ocean estimates as lower-than-expected profit leaves Nokta on sidelines
    Investment bank expects 'potentially soft start' in 2023 for New York-listed bulker owner
  • Greece fills up its new FSU as Europe bolsters LNG import options
    GasLog LNG carrier takes on first ship-to-ship load off DESFA's Revithousa terminal
  • Russian crude exports still depend on EU shipowners, says report
    Research finds revenue from Russian fossil fuels fell below pre-invasion levels for first time in October
  • Golar LNG eyes up Moss-type LNG carriers as FLNG conversion candidates
    Some 120 marine personnel will be mobilised on next up floater for Mauritania and Senegal by year-end
  • Green corridor enabling hub set up zero emission mission
    Public-private partnerships group the Zero Emission Shipping Mission creates online platform aimed at supporting actions to set up green shipping corridors.
  • Who's buying Scorpio? Institutions, hedge funds...heck, even Deutsche Bank
    Goldman Sachs led the flow into the surging product giant, while another bank's increased holding might come as a surprise
  • Havfram closes in on WTIV order after walking away from JP Morgan deal
    Boss Ingrid Due-Gundersen explains how new investment was sourced from Sandbrook Capital
  • Green Seas: At COP27, a bid to lift shipping's black carbon emissions up the agenda
    Our weekly environment newsletter explores an effort to highlight how climate change is enticing more ships to the sensitive region, which is contributing to more climate change
  • Maersk taps Carbon Sink for green methanol ahead of newbuild deliveries
    Danish giant signs supply deal number eight for its new eco fleet of container ships
  • Iran frees two detained Greek tankers after months of talks
    Tracking data shows deal has been done after crisis sparked by US demand to seize cargo from Iranian tanker
  • Need for 190 extra VLCCs could extend trading lives by eight years, DSF says
    Rising demand but limited fleet growth may mean average scrapping age increasing sharply
  • Zim trims earnings forecast and braces for 'new normal' as profits slide
    Israeli carrier shaves $400-$500m from earnings forecast as container ship downturn bites
  • Viktor Artemov's dark fleet working in Venezuela too, pressure group says
    United Against Nuclear Iran tracked several ships linked to the Ukrainian national as moving Venezuelan oil
  • How sanctioned Ukrainian grew dark fleet in a matter of months
    It took blacklisted Viktor Artemov just four months to build much of his fleet of 11 vessels he then allegedly used to trade sanctioned oil
  • Quality tonnage 'scarce' as Zodiac VLCC secures $136,000 per day
    Brokers describe 'bumper' day of fixing as charterers start to tie up early December vessel loadings
  • Golar LNG cracks on with next FLNG conversion to pin down 2025 delivery
    Newly FLNG-focused company cashes in on roaring rate environment by fixing out an FSRU and an LNG carrier
  • UK unit to levy £1m-plus fines for Russian oil price cap breaches
    Guidance focused on London's key finance, legal and insurance service sectors
  • BP breaks silence over VLCC seized by Nigeria
    Oil major says it is supporting the owners of Heroic Idun that has been detained for more than three months
  • Taiwan finds buyer in Greece's Alberta for newcastlemax duo
    The Taiwan-to-China pipeline of mature secondhand capesize tonnage has broken after two years with a sale to Greece
  • Dwindling profits signal end of container boom for Asian liner operators
    Thailand's RCL is latest intra-Asian operator to emerge with lower quarterly profits
  • CoolCo's open LNG carrier duo for 2023 start to draw a crowd
    Half of company's eight-ship tri-fuel diesel-electric now fixed out on time-charters at over $120,000 per day
  • Could cash-rich Flex LNG tempt private owners to part with LNG carriers?
    Clarksons Securities says the Fredriksen-backed company could use its premium to net asset value to drive consolidation
  • Eastern Pacific tanker struck by 'drone attack' off Oman, crew not injured
    Company says the Pacific Zircon suffered only minor damage and all the crew are safe
  • Cash-rich car carrier owners must invest to tackle battery fires, say insurers
    Shipowners need to spend more on training and equipment, say risk prevention specialists, despite progress on safety
  • SFL's suezmax buys already worth 16% more than purchase price, Hjertaker says
    Increase in value of Koch-chartered ships important for risk profile, boss adds
  • Eidesvik Offshore back in black after reversing $21m of vessel impairments
    Improving market conditions prompt a reassessment of book values
  • Germany prepares to fire up the first of six planned FSRU-based terminals
    Three floating regas facilities expected to be in operation by February with another trio to come onstream later in 2023
  • BW LPG positive on VLGC market as LPG fuel saves it $6m
    Singapore owner seeing record US gas output and strong growth in the Middle East
  • Golden Ocean Group rides out weak bulk carrier market to post a profit
    Weak freight markets weighed on bulker shipowner's third-quarter results but the Fredriksen-backed company is still paying dividends
  • Australia bans bulk carrier for three months over $73,000 in unpaid crew wages
    ITF said unpaid wages are made up of a 20% shortfall to about 21 crew through August, September and October
  • Tanker owners hesitant over fresh orders, Braemar's Gundy says
    Fuel dilemma continues to limit appetite for new vessels, CEO believes
  • Buyers 'passionately' seek secondhand tankers for prompt delivery
    Shipowners paying up if they can get their hands on tonnage quickly, says analyst Eva Tzima
  • Australia bans bulker for three months over $70,000 in unpaid crew wages
    ITF said unpaid wages are made up of a 20% shortfall to about 21 crew through August, September and October
  • Rina and IMarEST toast the lifetime achievements of shipping's unsung heroes
    Joint branch of naval architects and marine engineers celebrates winners from past three years at gala dinner in Singapore
  • Carnival launches $1bn bond offering as refinance drive continues
    Miami cruise giant is seeking to tackle some $35m in debt accumulated during the pandemic

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American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
  • Zim flew higher in shipping boom, falls faster as market sinks
    Earnings for Zim, the world's 10th largest ocean carrier, peaked in the first quarter and continue to slide as rates fall.
  • 2021 blockage only latest of Suez Canal's historic moments
    Egypt's Suez Canal was built 153 years ago this week, and its storied history is so much more than last year's drama.
  • Toronto airport plans to convert offices into cargo facility
    Toronto Pearson airport is looking for ways to support more cargo business, starting by converting an old office park.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
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
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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.
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
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%)
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%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
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.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
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%.
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%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
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
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
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.
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%.
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
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
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
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
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
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
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%
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.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
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.
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.
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
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
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 Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
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.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
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
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
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
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
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
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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