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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
  • Dubai-based Transworld Group enters the tanker segment in its latest diversification move with the acquisition of 2 LR tankers
  • Bahri's Chemicals and Logistics business units sign MoUs to strengthen cooperation with Luberef
  • ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India's acquisition of port & power assets from Essar Group expected to generate operational synergies
  • Centre launches framework for safeguarding & protecting consumer interest from fake & deceptive reviews in e-commerce
  • IndiGo CarGo commences operations with first freighter flight between Delhi & Mumbai
  • Cathay Pharma launched
  • SpiceXpress reports Q2 net profit
  • IAG Cargo expanding capacity
  • JNPA inaugurates Continuous Marine Water Quality Monitoring Station & launches Electric Environmental Monitoring Vehicle to help achieve leadership in sustainability
  • India becomes net importer of steel once again in Oct.
  • AD Ports Group delivers record net profit in Q3 2022 with 77% growth YoY
  • Target of Rs 2,000 cr. millet exports by FY26: APEDA
  • Contracts inked to export 35 LT sugar in 2022-23 season
  • Cochin Port draught to be deepened
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk adds Khazaen Dry Port to its global network of port calls

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
  • Wallenborn enters Australian market
  • Switzerland's freight traffic at record level
  • Rail sector demands a cap on electricity prices
  • China Cargo Airlines and LH Technik extend contract
  • Port of Oakland still standing
  • Expeditors cautiously optimistic
  • Priority Freight scoops up supply chain prize
  • New wagon type to transport 71.6 t biomass
  • Airlines boosting Freightos
  • Steve Powell joins Safe Fleet
  • Key challenges for Armenia's aviation sector
  • No queuing up in SC Ports
  • First series-produced hydrogen truck registered
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Jeddex service upgraded
  • More tech staff in India
  • Sarah Stark to head VDB
  • Amazon begins daily cargo service at MHT

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • US rail strike threatens after latest union rejection of compromise deal
  • Air cargo loves a strike, elsewhere, but will US rail shutdown happen?
  • DB Schenker - 'Major changes ahead'
  • Europe and US exporters cheer rate falls, but now face 'vessel pot-luck'
  • Major shipping lines will pass on cost of compliance with EU's new emission rules
  • Modal competition on the China-Luxembourg 'Air Silk Road' intensifies
  • The day after: in defence of CHRW Global Forwarding's top brass
  • As carbon emission rules for ships get tougher, it could trigger modal shift

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Prysmian back at Vard for a second advanced cable layer
    Milan, Italy, based cable-laying giant Prysmian has returned to Fincantieri's Norwegian-headquartered Vard subsidiary with an order contract for a 170 meter cable lay vessel. It will be very similar to the Leonardo
  • Master Boat Builders wins its first contract from Moran
    Coden, Ala., based Master Boat Builders, Inc. reports that it has executed a contract to build two new tugboats for New Canaan, Conn., headquartered Moran Towing Corporation. The two tugs will be
  • Cadeler orders second F-class installation vessel
    Danish-headquartered, Oslo-listed, wind turbine installation vessel specialist Cadeler A/S has placed an order for a second F-class vessel for delivery in the second half of 2026. It will take the total number

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Hutchison Ports installs solar panels on Barcelona container terminal
    Hutchison Ports BEST (Barcelona Europe South Terminal) terminal, located in the Port of Barcelona, Spain has installed 1,832 solar panels on almost 5,000 m² of its buildings. The company has already contracted electricity with a 100% renewable origin guarantee at the beginning of 2022, in order to maintain its commitment to the decarbonisation of the sector. This is an auto-supply installation ca
  • New IMO regulations to support container freight market recovery
    The limited increase in ship supply driven by the new International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations is expected to contribute to the recovery of the shipping freight market in the medium and long term, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The analysis shows that while freight rates are expected to return to the pre-pandemic level in 2023, limited active supply growth driven by reg
  • Norfolk Southern confirms Cincinnati Southern Railway takeover
    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) announced the execution of a purchase agreement under which NSC's subsidiary Norfolk Southern Railway Company will acquire substantially all of the assets of the Cincinnati Southern Railway (CSR). CSR is an approximately 337-mile railroad that runs from Cincinnati, Ohio to Chattanooga, Tennessee. CSR is currently owned by the City of Cincinnati and operated by t
  • MSC drops interest in ITA Airways stake acquisition
    The largest container shipping company in the world MSC has told Italian authorities that it is no longer interested in investing in ITA Airways as part of a planned privitisation. MSC and German airline Lufthansa had expressed interest at the beginning of the year to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways, the successor to Alitalia. However, the discussions did not come to an agreement. "MSC di
  • Maersk Tankers sees Sanmar Shipping return as pool partner
    Maersk Tankers has welcomed Sanmar Shipping back as a pool partner. The vessel Sanmar Sangeet has rejoined Maersk Tankers' LR2 pool, attracted by the two companies' shared determination to decarbonise and the trading strategy of the pool. The latter has led to strong earnings, in particular over the past few quarters, according to a statement. Sanmar Shipping joins Maersk Tankers' pool at a time
  • Gothenburg port involved in three shipping decarbonisation projects selected by Sweden
    Three Port of Gothenburg projects for a green transformation of the shipping industry have been selected by the Swedish government to constitute the country's contribution to the international initiative Green Shipping Challenge. The initiative is led by the United States and Norway and was launched earlier this week at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. After COP26 in Glasgow, t
  • First users of Container Exchange Route at Port of Rotterdam
    Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), the Delta terminal of Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) and Kramer Group will be the first market parties to be connected to the Container Exchange Route (CER). CER is a closed track that aims for faster, more efficient and integrated transport of containers between locations on the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam. This network is about 17 kilometres long and is going to
  • Maersk enhances global network of port calls with Khazaen Dry Port
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has added Khazaen Dry port (KDP), part of Asyad Group, to its "Port of Call" network offering business transportation, container terminal, and reefer container services. KDP is located close to Maersk's customers' manufacturing hubs around Muscat, the capital of Oman, and the gateway it opens to global markets. By adding KDP to the network of ports and offering land freight a

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Kanfer Shipping teams with Brazilian trader on small-scale LNG supply
    Norwegian small-scale LNG and bunker vessel company Kanfer Shipping has signed a partnership agreement with Brazilian LNG trader and project developer Nimofast to offer small and medium-scale LNG shipping, floating storage units (FSU) and LNG bunkering solutions in Brazil from 2025. Nimofast will be establishing a permanently based FSU at the Nimofast LNG import and ...
  • Prysmian returns to Vard for another cable layer
    Italian cabling giant Prysmian has contracted Fincantieri-controlled Norwegian shipbuilder Vard for the design and construction of a cable-laying vessel worth around €200m. Vard said the new vessel will be very similar to , which it delivered to Prysmian in 2021. The 170-m newbuild has been designed for deepwater installation capabilities of more than 3,000 m ...
  • Cadeler continues fleet expansion with second foundation installation newbuild at Cosco
    Cadeler has placed an order to build its second foundation installation vessel, bringing its future fleet to six. The Denmark-based company is currently building two wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs) as well as a foundation installation unit of the so-called F-class, which are set to be delivered from the second half of 2024 onwards. The company ...
  • Equinor developing ammonia-fuelled CO2 carrier for direct offshore injection
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has teamed up with compatriot Breeze Ship Design to develop an ammonia dual-fuel CO2 carrier concept with direct offshore injection capabilities. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a key enabler in the energy transition to a low carbon value chain, where CO2 shipping is an important part of the technology development. ...
  • Reach Subsea lands 'significant' contract in West Africa
    Norwegian offshore services player Reach Subsea has signed a conditional letter of award for a significant project in West Africa. The Haugesund-based company will be a sub-contractor to an undisclosed major tier-one contractor. The work scope involves support for the installation and anchoring of an offshore unit, as well as survey and positioning tasks to ...
  • UK North Sea decommissioning spend forecast at nearly $24bn over next decade
    More than 2,000 North Sea wells involved in oil and gas extraction are to be decommissioned at a cost of around £20bn ($23.7bn) over the next decade, according to industry forecasts. The findings come from a new insight into petroleum decommissioning activities, produced by industry body Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), formerly Oil & Gas UK. ...
  • Sanmar Shipping returns to Maersk Tankers' LR2 pool
    Denmark's Maersk Tankers has welcomed Indian tanker player Sanmar Shipping back as a pool partner. The Chennai-based firm, which operates a fleet of ten ships, comprising eight tankers and two LPG carriers, has re-joined Maersk Tankers' LR2 pool with the 2004-built . "We have had the pleasure of working with Sanmar for many years, during ...
  • MSC ditches bid to buy Italy's top airline
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, has informed the Italian authorities that it is no longer interested in investing in ITA Airways, the successor to heavily in debt Alitalia. MSC had partnered with German airline Lufthansa earlier this year to bid for a stake in ITA. The bid process has proven difficult however ...
  • Pertamina plans $3bn fleet spend
    Pertamina International Shipping, Indonesia's largest shipping line, is lining up a $3bn fleet rejuvenation and expansion over the coming five years. The subsidiary of the nation's state energy firm will also invest in LNG tonnage for the first time, senior executives revealed at a press briefing in Jakarta. "We will invest big in replacing vessels," ...
  • Russia's crude fleet deemed ready for December 5 EU ban
    With 13 days to go until the European Union's ban on Russian crude shipments kicks in, analysts at BRS reckon Moscow has now accrued enough dirty shadow tonnage to permit the nation to support its crude exports at close to today's level, and will likely have done similar on the product side when a similar ...
  • BW Offshore's Brazilian FPSO deal falls through as Shell puts investment decision on ice
    Norway's BW Offshore is set to have its limited notice to proceed on Gato do Mato floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel terminated after UK supermajor Shell put off the final investment decision (FID) on the oil and gas field development offshore Brazil by up to two years. In May, BW Offshore secured a ...
  • Containers front and centre in tonight's World Cup match between Poland and Mexico
    At 7pm local time tonight Mexico will kick off against Poland in the FIFA World Cup at a remarkable shipping-inspired sporting location, Stadium 974. The only waterfront venue with a spectacular view of the Doha skyline, the stadium was constructed using 974 standard certified shipping containers, echoing the nearby port and the industrial history of ...
  • Valaris lines up drillship for BP's Egyptian campaign
    Valaris has been awarded a four-well contract with BP for the 2014-built drillship offshore Egypt. The contract is expected to start late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of 2023 and last for around 320 days. The drillship has operated for the UK supermajor on several contracts offshore Africa over the ...
  • Drone attack on VLCC taking on oil in Yemen
    A near miss for a VLCC from another drone strike at a terminal in Yemen yesterday has ship operators worried about passing certain hot spot areas in the Middle East. The Hong Kong-owned, Panama-flagged VLCC was attacked by Houthis while taking on a cargo of oil at the al-Dhabba oil terminal in Hadhramaut province. The ...
  • Ukrainian crew supply nearly in balance
    Danica Crewing Specialists reports that the availability of Ukrainian seafarers has increased to the point that there is now a better balance between the number of vacancies on offer and the candidates available to fill these positions. This situation is a far cry from the previous three quarters of the year where crew supply was ...
  • European shipping rallies ahead of ETS ruling
    As the negotiations on the revision of the European Union (EU) emission trading scheme (ETS) enter their final stretch today, European shipowners, ports, the cruise and ferry sectors, shipyards and equipment manufacturers, fuel suppliers, shippers, forwarders, port operators, shipmanagers and the European maritime clusters have called on the European Parliament and the Council to earmark ...
  • Transworld enters the tanker segment
    Dubai's Transworld Group has diversified from its container origins into the tanker sector. The company, which also has a small dry bulk exposure, has bought two 74,000 dwt LR1 tankers, and . The ships will work within Navig8's LR8 pool. Ramesh Ramakrishnan, chairman of Transworld, commented: "The acquisition of two tanker vessels is a testimony ...
  • Diana Shipping finds new deal for kamsarmax bulker
    NYSE-listed dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has sealed a time charter contract with Singapore-based Chinese firm Salanc for 2010-built kamsarmax . The new charter commenced today, and is through to between April and June 2024 at a rate of $15,000 per day. The vessel has just completed a contract with Cargill at $22,000 per day. ...
  • RWE and National Grid award Fugro offshore survey contract for work in New York Bight
    Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture between RWE Renewables and National Grid, has awarded Fugro an offshore survey contract to support site appraisal and concept design activities in the New York Bight. Survey work detailing geophysical and environmental conditions within the 510 sq. km lease area will commence this year, with the majority being executed ...
  • Possibility of US rail strike rises as another union rejects tentative agreement
    The last two of 12 unions voted last week on ratification of their labour agreements with the major US freight railroads and announced results on Monday. One of the two unions ratified its deal, the other rejected its. In total, four of the 12 unions rejected their agreements and remain without a contract. The mandated ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Shipping methane emissions set to be added to EU carbon market
    Almost finalised deal being negotiated between parliament, council and commission revealed by Green MEP
  • Navios Logistics increases income from ports, barges and cabotage
    South American logistics arm in the black for third quarter
  • TEN wins deal for up to three shuttle tankers
    US-listed tanker own posts best third-quarter results since 2007
  • More P&I clubs looking for double-digit rate hikes for 2023-24
    Another expensive year is on the cards for shipowners following modal average price jumps of 7.5% in 2020, 5% in...
  • No upturn in demolition sales as recycling prices decline
    Ships have arrived at recycling yards and then about turned for further trading because of a lack of buyers or...
  • Sufficient shadow tanker fleet capacity to ship sanctioned Russia crude exports
    Fleet consists of more than 500 tankers over 34,000 dwt, defined owned by national fleets of Iran, Russia or Venezuela...
  • Drone attack targets VLCC tanker at Yemen terminal
    Second drone attack in recent days highlights risks to merchant ships operating in the Red Sea, Middle East Gulf and...
  • Study finds fire is biggest cause of marine losses
    Misdeclaration or non-declaration of dangerous cargoes often a contributory factor, while recent increase in engine room blazes may point to...
  • Container port anchors major UK investment proposal
    Backers believe the UK government is seeking to develop nationally significant infrastructure projects that would deliver renewable energy
  • Philippines has capacity to meet global seafarer shortage
    Filipinos have a keen interest and are willing to go to sea, something that is lacking in many countries at...
  • Carriers blank more capacity as vessel utilisation falls
    With demand collapsing on some routes, carriers are finding it hard to fill their ships. Heavy cuts on the transpacific...
  • Top 10 shipbrokers 2022
    Strong freight and chartering markets in the dry cargo, container and gas sectors have benefited the shipbroking majors as the...
  • Cosco to offer trackable carbon-neutral services
    State giant, which recently ordered 12 ultra-large boxships that can run on methanol, is also working with domestic partners on...
  • Philippines commits to seafarer standards
    European Maritime Safety Authority raised 23 grievances it noticed during its 2020 inspection, including the failure of certain maritime schools...
  • US faces rail strike after key union rejects labour agreement
    Railroads and unions have until early December to reach an agreement, but Congress could also intervene
  • South Asian recycling yards urged to adopt Hong Kong Convention standards
    Bangladesh has committed to ratify the convention by the end of next year
  • China seals major long-term LNG supply deal with Qatar
    Deal 'marks the longest gas supply agreement in the history of the LNG industry', said QatarEnergy chief executive
  • Samsung wins $255m shuttle tanker order
    No further details were disclosed except expected delivery by mid-2025
  • Daily Briefing
    Shipowners intensify lobbying as EU closes in on deal on emissions trading | Top 10 Shipmanagers | Container spot rates...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Richard Lidinsky, ex-FMC chair and champion of shippers, dead at 76
    Richard Lidinsky, a former chairman for the US Federal Maritime Commission, leaves a legacy of agency reform whose work echoes through the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.
  • 2M and Zim suspend USEC service as rates, volumes drop near year's end
    Maersk and MSC have suspended a trans-Pacific US East Coast service as freight rates and volumes continue to slump as 2022 winds down.
  • Drought-stricken Mississippi disrupts northbound breakbulk cargo
    Drought is keeping the Mississippi River at historically low water levels, tying up barge capacity and extending the southbound grain season.
  • Overcapacity, falling spot rates risk trans-Pacific rate war
    The highs for the container shipping industry, as measured by profits and pricing power, hit atmospheric levels, raising questions of just how steep a fall is in store.
  • LA-LB, NY-NJ at or near normal cargo fluidity: APM Terminals
    The cargo surge that began with the COVID-19 recovery in mid-2020 forced US ports to develop a new playbook to cope with the unprecedented port and inland supply chain congestion that resulted, according to APM Terminals.
  • Maritime sector turns up heat on Europe's ETS lawmakers
    Europe's executive bodies head into their final round of negotiations to set the parameters governing shipping's inclusion in the regional Emissions Trading System with industry stakeholders watching closely.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation results some of its best ever, but investors still sell
    New York-listed owner falls just short of best-ever results and suggest there is more on the way
  • Samsung Electronics and Zim working out US regulatory complaint
    Zim's camp has asked for an extension as the two sides work toward an 'amicable resolution'
  • Kanfer Shipping hooks up with Brazil's Nimofast on small-scale LNG
    Brazilian trader and prospective LNG importer unveils new import terminal plan
  • Equinor developing large CO2 carrier fuelled by ammonia
    Energy giant tasks Breeze Ship Design with concept for 40,000-cbm newbuilding
  • Cadeler splashes out on $345m turbine installation ship in China
    Owner secures more capacity with second hybrid jack-up
  • Standard Club targets 10% P&I premium increase at its final renewal before merger
    Insurer will combine with North P&I Club next year
  • Sanmar Shipping returns to Maersk Tankers pool with LR2 addition
    Indian owner wants to cut emissions as earnings for clean vessels rise
  • Up to 18 LR2s 'dirty up' to capitalise on $200,000 aframax rates
    Hafnia bosses reveal how flexible ships are switching to crude loadings for huge pay days
  • Fire burns a hole in shipping's $9.2bn insurance claims bill
    Analysis by Allianz shows that costly boxship and car carrier casualties now rank number one in claims value
  • John Michael Radziwill: buying bulker resales makes increasing sense
    C Transport Maritime has bought four bulk carriers for two of its portfolio companies
  • Container newbuilds fixed 'below expectations' after charter market tanks
    Tsakos newbuildings reportedly fixed to Middle East owner for shorter periods and lower rates
  • Nigerian piracy suspect 'wanted to experience the open sea'
    Trial begins in Copenhagen after notorious firefight last year involving Danish troops
  • Capesizes go unsold as scrap prices take another tumble
    Bulkers receive disappointing offer levels that were then withdrawn as steel prices fell
  • S&P forecasts shipping rate recovery in 2024 after dip next year
    Analyst believes increased scrapping and slower speeds will help container ships and other sectors
  • ViaMar brings in Fearnleys analyst Martin Kjendlie as new boss
    VesselsValue-owned research company taps Norwegian investment bank as it increases Nordic focus
  • Shipping needs pilots and training to accelerate safe decarbonisation
    Creating new fuel supply chains requires multiple pilot projects, write Maritime Technologies Forum members Georgios Plevrakis for ABS and Knut Arild Hareide at the Norwegian Maritime Authority
  • Charterers to access RightShip ratings through Veson Nautical
    Charterers' market and vessel management provider will share ship safety scores and greenhouse gas ratings
  • Jones Act tanker fleet fully employed as short-term rates hit $65,000
    American Shipping Co expecting strong market for years ahead due to lack of new ships entering fleet
  • BW LNG tipped to scoop term deals from Equinor's two-ship tender
    Charterers are diving in to book tonnage several years out as available vessels vanish and term market tightens
  • Volatile tanker market sees rates go 'completely bonkers'
    Baltic Exchange tanker index at highest level for 18 years as rates respond to ship shortages
  • Vopak and Petronas team up to tap into Singapore's carbon shipping chain
    Groups to study the transport and storage of CO2 from industrial emitters
  • Vopak and Petronas team up to tap into Singapore carbon shipping chain
    Groups to study transport and storage of C02 from industrial emitters
  • Another VLCC tanker targeted by drone as Houthis attack Yemen terminal
    Gigantic Ozone Energy tanker left port following incident
  • North-Standard Club merger gets off to a hairy start
    Merging mutuals show they can work together as they team up on taches
  • Tsakos Energy Navigation linked to double suezmax shuttle tanker order at Samsung Heavy
    TotalEnergies has chartered the pair on a long-term basis for use in Brazil
  • Qatar and Sinopec sign 'longest gas supply agreement in LNG industry history'
    Deal comes as China looks to bolster energy security in wake of disruptions caused by Ukraine invasion
  • Frederik Mohn and private equity firm snap up ex-Fredriksen DSME drillship
    Upstream oil and gas sector-focused investor pays $200m for unit ordered in 2013 at more than $500m

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
  • Plunging spot rates drag down container shipping contract rates
    Ocean carriers have been shielded by lucrative annual contracts with cargo shippers, but contract coverage is starting to crumble.
  • Boeing certification troubles in Canada ground 1st WestJet freighters
    Canada's WestJet plans to start flying cargo jets next year after a frustrating wait to get the planes registered.

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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
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
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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