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March 10, 2023

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Exim India web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • Yang Ming reports impressive profit in 2022
  • NMIS holds 43rd Annual Convocation
  • Strong capacity correction on Asia-NAWC
  • Grape exports seen higher in FY23
  • MSC revises Falcon service rotation
  • Railways prioritising coal transportation
  • CONCOR subsidiary's new frozen cold storage facility inaugurated in Sonipat
  • Streamlining the process and expediting Assessment in FAG
  • Palm oil imports seen up by 16 pc in FY23
  • Hazira Port suspends additional pilotage charges based on vessel age
  • No GI tag for India's basmati rice, says Australia
  • CNC launches new NTX1 service

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • Demand for sustainable transport leaps fivefold
  • Rotor sails for MOL and Vale's bulk
  • More warehouse space in UK and Ireland
  • First 40 t hydrogen tractor in service
  • ECS Group: "8 March? Just another day!"
  • Seko Logistics appoints Alfred Hofmann
  • Richard Morgan to lead Imea region
  • New records thanks to international business
  • Special waggons to transport steel coils
  • Sweden replaces Russia as main trading partner
  • A prestigious award for AP Moller Maersk
  • Norwegian flies emergency aid to Ethiopia
  • JV to extend distribution network in Poland
  • Kansas to upgrade short line railroad network
  • Susan Morbit joins Sterling Transportation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A new e-booking platform for Air Europa Cargo
  • Port Authority of Bilbao announces strategy plan

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • Senators call for ban on airlines flying to the US using Russian airspace
  • More logistics interconnectivity increases the risk of cyber-attacks
  • NYK integrator dream goes astray - yet M'rsk is a different play
  • Online shopping boom and outsourcing continues to power 3PL growth
  • EU customs authorities and industry welcome second phase of ICS2
  • Record results as Frank Appel makes his last stand at DHL
  • Yang Ming posts $6bn profit, but sees rough seas ahead
  • Mark Sutch flies back to India as new CCO at Indigo's CarGo
  • Snapshot: Unsung Deutsche Post DHL
  • Deutsche Bahn appoints banks for DB Schenker sale

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • NOIA condemns continuing offshore oil and gas leasing program delays
    The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) is slamming foot dragging by the U.S. Department of the Interior in developing the next federal offshore oil and gas leasing program. The leasing program is
  • Briggs Marine orders maintenance support vessel
    U.K.-based Briggs Marine has ordered a 40-meter maintenance support vessel at Vigo, Spain, based shipbuilder Freire A/S. Due to enter service in fourth quarter 2004, the vessel will enhance and expand the
  • Wiernicki: "Shipping pivotal to clean energy transition"
    "Shipping will play a pivotal role in driving the global clean energy transition," that was the message delivered by ABS chairman, president and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki gave in a series of
  • HMM 9,000 TEU newbuilds will be the first with new G80 methanol engine
    The nine 9,000 TEU methanol-dual fueled containerships ordered by South Korea's HMM will be powered by MAN B&W G80ME-LGIM dual fueled engines. Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries(HSHI) will build seven of the ships

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Container News web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • Kuehne+Nagel's net earnings exceed US$3 billion in FY2022
    Kuehne+Nagel closed the financial year 2022 with improved financial figures, increasing its net earnings by 30%, reaching around US$3 billion. The company's net turnover also increased by 20% to US$42 billion, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) grew by 28% to US$4 billion and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 23% to US$4.8 billion. Addit
  • Former CEO of MSC PSA European Terminal in Antwerp moves to APM Terminals
    Harold Kunst, the previous chief executive officer (CEO) of MSC PSA European Terminal in Antwerp, will be the new managing director of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in the port of Rotterdam. Kunst is no stranger to APM Terminals, having begun his career with A.P. Moller - Maersk in 1996 and previously held different roles in APM Terminals. The new managing director will formally take over his dutie
  • Global bunker indices remain rangebound with no firm trend
    Marine Bunker Exchange (MABUX) announced that fuel prices have stayed rangebound with no clear pattern in the tenth week of the year. The 380 HSFO index increased to US$490/MT, the VLSFO index remained relatively steady at US$669/MT and the MGO index fell to US$949/MT. "At the time of writing, the market was in a slight downtrend," commented a MABUX official. In Week 10, the Global Scrubber Sprea
  • GSBN, COSCO, OOCL, and SICIT partner to boost safety in chemical cargo transportation
    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), an independent, non-profit blockchain technology consortium, announced its collaboration with COSCO SHIPPING Lines, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and the Shanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry Testing (SICIT) to improve the safe transportation of chemical cargo through the use of blockchain technology. GSBN noted that special cargo with d
  • Sea-Intelligence reports strong capacity correction on Asia - North America West Coast
    During the first months of the Covid-19 outbreak, ocean carriers were able to cut capacity in line with the massive demand contraction, according to Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence, which, however, noted that the same degree of commitment has not been seen with the container volume crash in the last four months of 2022. The container lines were either not able to, or possibly
  • DB Schenker to bring first Prototype Volta Zero truck on the road
    DB Schenker, a logistics service provider, has been presented the first pilot Volta Zero truck taking part in the European field test. The company visited the Volta Trucks' contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria, to see the final prototype generation of the all-electric Volta Zero truck in pre-production. In particular, 150 Volta Trucks will be handed over to DB Schenker in 2023. Cyril
  • Singapore mulls streamlining container movements
    Singapore's government wants to simplify land-based transhipment processes to help save more than US$1.5m for businesses. Speaking at the city-state Ministry of Transport's committee of supply debate on 3 March, Senior Minister of State for Finance Chee Hong Tat said that one move being considered is granting transhipment permits to goods being moved across land borders. Presently, such goods are
  • AAPA rejects Chinese 'spy cranes' scenarios in US ports
    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has denied recent media reports about a possible security threat at US ports posed by Chinese port equipment. "There have been no known security breaches as the result of any cranes at US ports, despite alarmist media reports," pointed out AAPA in a statement. "Further, modern cranes are very fast and sophisticated but even they can't track the
  • Yang Ming achieves record annual revenues and profits
    Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation marked new records in its annual revenues and profits in 2022 with the Taiwanese ocean carrier reporting consolidated revenues of US$12.61 billion and after-tax profits of US$6.06 billion. However, the board of directors of Yang Ming approved maintaining the cash dividend at NTD 20 (US$0.65) per share, "given the uncertainties of the shipping industry and th
  • COSCO proceeds with blockchain-based eBL
    COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers and COSCO SHIPPING Lines have taken further steps to promote blockchain-based electronic bill of lading (eBL) in order to provide clients with a more personalised service experience. COSCO SHIPPING Lines Qingdao released its first blockchain-based eBL on 13 February, signalling the formal opening of the new cargo release route at Qingdao Port in China. The comp

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Splash web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • Pyxis Tankers offloads its oldest ship
    Greek product tanker pure-play Pyxis Tankers is selling its oldest vessel to an undisclosed UK buyer. The 2009-built 50,667 dwt will fetch $24.8m on completion of the sale scheduled to occur in March this year. After the repayment of the outstanding indebtedness securing the vessel and various transaction costs, the cash proceeds should be around ...
  • Briggs Marine expands fleet with newbuild order in Spain
    UK marine services company Briggs Marine has placed an order at Spanish shipbuilder Freire Shipyard for a new maintenance support vessel due to enter service in Q4 2024. The 40-m-long newbuild will form part of Briggs' charter fleet and is expected to enhance and expand the company's offering across a range of industries including defence, ...
  • Eidesvik Offshore awarded PSV extension by Wintershall Dea
    Oslo-listed shipowner Eidesvik Offshore has scored a contract extension with Wintershall Dea for its 2013-built platform supply vessel . The German-based oil and gas producer has declared an option to keep the vessel until January 2024. The new hire starts in July in direct continuation of the current contract which kicked off in January. "This ...
  • Dolphin Drilling firms up Nigeria semisub deal
    Semisub rig owner Dolphin Drilling has inked a new contract with Peak Petroleum in Nigeria for its 1974-built . The firm contract, which follows the letter of award in January, gives the Euronext Growth-listed owner of three rigs the potential to extend the unit's backlog by a minimum of 120 days and up to 485 ...
  • Yinson Production eyes autonomous FPSOs
    Yinson Production has partnered with British software company Aveva to develop autonomous and sustainable floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) solutions. The Singapore-based unit of the Malaysian Yinson Group said the collaboration will enable it to operate its FPSO with minimal human involvement, and with a vision for them eventually becoming fully autonomous. "Autonomous technology
  • VLCCs charge towards $100,000 a day
    Tanker watchers are keeping a firm eye on the volatile VLCC markets today, with a $ 100,000-a-day fixture widely anticipated, the first time this landmark has been broken since November. VLCC fixtures have been on a charge all week, with eco, scrubber-fitted ships fixing at figures pushing above $90,000 a day. Demand from China has ...
  • Demand for ocean space to grow five-fold by 2050
    The amount of ocean space occupied by installations will grow five-fold by 2050, according to DNV's Spatial Competition Forecast. This will be driven by offshore wind, which will account for 80% of stationary infrastructure at sea by the midcentury, followed by aquaculture with 13% and oil and gas accounting for 5%. The class society highlighted ...
  • First CO2 storage in the Danish North Sea
    Hailed as a "big moment for Europe's green transition" the Danish carbon capture and storage project has marked its first injection of CO2 into a depleted oil field in the Danish North Sea. A consortium of 23 organisations led by UK-based chemicals giant Ineos and Wintershall Dea, is behind Project Greensand which demonstrated for the ...
  • Wrecked bulker off Gibraltar battered by storms
    Recent storms have hammered the wreck of the , a bulk carrier which sank off the coast of Gibraltar last year. Nevertheless, authorities remain confident salvors can remove the smashed vessel by the end of May as stipulated in earlier signed salvage contracts. The ship came into contact with LNG carrier Adam LNG while manoeuvring to exit ...
  • Tanker oil spill spreads far and wide in central Philippines
    The Philippine government has said it will take up to four months to clear the oil spill from the Princess Empress, a product tanker that sank in rough weather off the island of Mindoro on February 28. Oil has been detected more than 130 km away from the site where the ship went down having ...
  • Maersk restarts direct bookings to Ukraine
    Maersk has restarted direct bookings to war-torn Ukraine from across the world. Conceding that logistics operations in and around the country remain challenging one year on from the start of the war with Russia, the Danish carrier has come up with a plan to provide some container connectivity to Ukraine. Maersk has launched a new, ...
  • Su Yin Anand moves away from shipping
    A well known name in Singapore shipping circles is changing roles. Su Yin Anand, who has headed up Australian mining company South32's shipping division for the past two years, is moving to the company's aluminium business with the miner now seeking a replacement on its freight desk. Anand was a maritime litigator for 15 years ...
  • China's Milkyway takes leap into shipping
    Shanghai-listed Milkyway Chemical Supply Chains has become a shipowner, buying an 80% stake in Zhoushan Zhonggu Shipping. Zhonggu Shipping operates four 4,000 dwt stainless steel chemical parcel tankers, which to date have been operating on domestic routes. Milkyway has plans to add to the fleet, with newbuilds, secondhand purchases and some chartered in tonnage, and ...
  • Shelf Drilling secures two-year jackup contract in Nigeria
    Oslo-listed jackup rig pure-play Shelf Drilling has won a two-year contract in Nigeria for the . The drilling campaign for an undisclosed operator is set to start in May 2023 and comes with a one-year option attached. The firm contract is worth around $118m, including mobilisation revenue. Dubai-headquartered Shelf with a fleet of 36 jackups ...
  • Chinese collaborate to harness blockchain technology for chemical cargoes
    Hong Kong-based blockchain platform Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) is collaborating with COSCO, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), and the Shanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry Testing (SICIT) to improve the safe transportation of chemical cargoes, including lithium batteries. The blockchain news comes at a time where container shipping has been hit hard by a ...
  • Are SOVs still fit for offshore wind O&M?
    Offshore wind service operation vessels (SOVs) have an obvious and undeniable place in the market but are the planned numbers all required? Is an over-specification of vessel type for the work in hand, one that an industry under pressure can't really afford? asks John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technologies. In recent years, offshore wind farms ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • Pricing power for Jones Act tanker owners 'not been this strong in over a decade', says OSG chief
    Renewable diesel trade and robust global product tanker market boost Overseas Shipholding Group, which will continue benefiting from an empty...
  • US sanctions 'shadow' banking network linked to Iran
    Multi-jurisdictional network gave sanctioned Iranian companies access to the international financial system and obfuscated their trade with foreign customers, according...
  • UN spends $55m on ageing Euronav VLCC to avert environmental disaster
    UN Development Programme secures Euronav VLCC for $55m as part of a plan to offload an estimated one million barrels...
  • D'Amico says tanker tonne-mile boost to continue
    Chief executive says Russia's refined products are being re-routed, mostly to North Africa and Türkiye amid European Union sanctions. The...
  • Green lobby urges Europe to end incentives for biofuels production
    'Biofuels are a failed experiment,' said Maik Marahrens, biofuels manager at Transport & Environment. 'To continue to burn food as...
  • DHL expects lower earnings even in best-case recovery
    Recovery forecasts remain cloudy. A bounce back could come as early as the second quarter or as late as 2024
  • GoodBulk reduces fleet with three more capesize sales
    Company says decline in freight rates 'bottomed out' in the middle of February
  • Training required for 'safe' STS basket transfers
    Crew reluctance to use baskets for personnel transfers is not justified by data
  • Sinopec fuels speculation over China relaxing export quota
    Proposal comes amid speculations that China is to allow more exports of fuels and other oil products to meet the...
  • Shippers should seek to help carriers repair relationships
    Many shippers are angry after the treatment they received during the pandemic. But restoring relationships with their carriers is more...
  • UN chief calls for Black Sea grain deal extension
    Russia and Ukraine have lobbied for changes to the Black Sea Grain Initiative since the first renewal round in November
  • CMES boosts value with stock option plan
    Shipping giant's tanker and dry bulker business to lift its financial performance with a rebound in China's commodity demand, say...
  • Boxship charter periods rise as newbuild threat remains
    Containership charter rates are still above pre-pandemic levels but the delivery of 340 newbuildings this year remains concerning for non-operating...
  • Ports group names former UK government adviser as chief
    New appointee succeeds Tim Morris, who has taken communications role with Associated British Ports
  • Yang Ming says container market 'still faces uncertainties'
    Market prospects can turn positive later this year provided a reopened China can help stimulate the world's economy and demand...
  • Daily Briefing
    Bulk exports from Russia remain elevated | Early Chinese New Year pulls down January container volumes | Difficult details of...
  • Petronas completes Malaysia's first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering
    Petronas inaugurated its LNG bunkering business by completing its first ship-to-ship bunkering operation with Tiger Gas
  • NYK and FueLNG complete first PCTC LNG bunkering in Singapore
    FueLNG Bellina is Singapore's first LNG bunker vessel, entering operation in 2021

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • Carriers face choppy first half ahead of more positive H2: Yang Ming
    Yang Ming echoed the warnings of its competitors, saying consumer spending power has fallen since the fourth quarter of last year because of inflation, while high inventory levels have also affected demand.
  • Shippers committed to digital investments in logistics: S&P Global
    Shippers are showing "healthy adoption" of a wide variety of digital transformation projects, according to new research from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • Maersk shifts detention billing to consignees ahead of FMC regulation
    The move by the carrier comes as the FMC is in the midst of a rulemaking process around detention and demurrage billing mandated by the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 last June.
  • MSC prepares for delivery of Hapag-Lloyd-sized orderbook
    Carriers' record container ship capacity on order is being led by MSC, which will grow its fleet - already the world's largest - by almost 40 percent over the next two years.
  • China recovery, pent-up demand signals air cargo growth this year: trade groups
    The post-pandemic recovery of China's economy following the lifting of restrictions late last year is sparking increasingly optimistic expectations for the air cargo market in 2023 despite a challenging start to the year.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • Scrubber discharge has less sulphur concentrate than 'Pellegrino water', Star Bulk president says
    Sulphur is already 'ubiquitous' in sea water, says president Hamish Norton
  • Washington urges major commodities traders to haul Russian oil
    Senior US Treasury Department officials have spoken with executives and traders to ensure global supplies of oil remain steady
  • First movers see a future for nuclear-powered ships - but not everywhere
    Carnival executive sees pitfalls for cruise, but Cargill shipping official thinks it will be the endpoint
  • Putting the 'chicken and egg' problem to rest: Early adopters talk alternative fuels
    'The investments being made here are really going to advance the technology,' Waterfront Shipping president says
  • Shipbrokers raise £1m for suicide prevention charity
    Money raised from a day of trades at Oil Brokerage will allow therapy centre to open five months early
  • Japanese bulker pursued by Texas cement company for cargo damage
    Royal White Cement claims it has a nearly $2m lien on a Kyowa Sansho ship
  • 'Defensive no more': OSG eyes cash growth after profit jump
    Crossing to the black, Jones Act company looks to expand cash-generating capacity
  • China leads challenge to IMO 2050 net zero goal due to clash with Xi Jinping's 2060 aim
    Developing countries want the shipping regulator to adopt a flexible approach and review its decarbonisation targets every five years
  • Russia's Yamal LNG upped exports in 2022 with 90% of cargoes shipped to Europe
    Greater use was made of Arc7 ice-breaking LNG carrier fleet Centre for High North Logistics data shows
  • Pyxis Tankers builds war chest by selling oldest MR for $8m gain
    Cash from the disposal will go on reducing debt, but Greek owner is also eyeing buys
  • Mahnke plots second green maritime fund after first breaches $200m
    Raising green finance is difficult, but deploying funds is tough too
  • Castor Maritime reaps record profit as it spins off tanker fleet
    Shareholders receive stock in start-up Toro Corp following best-ever year
  • Abuse survivor Hope Hicks 'sickened' that her attacker can still work at sea
    Ex-cadet Hope Hicks marked International Women's Day by calling for tougher enforcement after finding her attacker is still working at sea
  • Container shipping 'price war' spreads to Asia-Europe trades
    Freight rates have dropped to pre-pandemic levels on the world's biggest liner trade
  • GoodBulk reveals significant share buyback after another good quarter and big dividends
    Dividend for the fourth quarter was the same as in the previous three months, which was its biggest quarterly payout
  • D'Amico International logs 'remarkable' record profit and says more to come
    Italian owner believes product tanker strength to continue this year
  • Buoyant Boskalis wins contract for Saudi futuristic city project
    Chief executive announced 60% rise in annual profits from 2022 after spike in dredging and offshore energy revenues
  • 'Throw politics out': Russian fertiliser the key to UN grain deal
    With Black Sea Grain Initiative up for renewal, Russia raises the stakes and UN official makes dramatic appeal
  • Rigault and Ong sell BW LPG shares after option awards
    Two of VLGC owner's top executives cash in stock that has risen sharply since 2020
  • Teekay Tankers poised for 'robust' talks on fleet renewal and dividends after huge profit
    March board meeting to decide on strategy for 2023
  • NAT 'on path to former glory' as debt shrinks in strong suezmax market
    Analysts examine suezmax owner's aim of paying off borrowings in two years
  • Bunnemann family builds stake in Gram Car Carriers with block share deal
    German shipowners follow up participation in Oslo listing with another stock buy
  • Top Ships jumps 30% as bosses come out with big NAV reading
    Tanker owner's stock shows more volatility in the US
  • Ocean Yield sells over-subscribed $70m bond to slash finance costs
    Unsecured issue comes in much cheaper than existing series
  • Ownership battle: Legal fight over tanker sold to 'pay for Persian carpets worth $9m'
    Sanctioned Iranian businessman claims vessel was stolen by the owner of Athens-based oil tanker company St James Shipping
  • Lloyd's of London reports underwriting profit despite Ukraine war claims
    Leading specialty insurance market describes its performance as 'strong'
  • Bunneman family builds stake in Gram Car Carriers with block share deal
    German shipowners follow up participation in Oslo listing with further stock buy
  • Ocean Yield sells over-subscribed $75m bond to slash finance costs
    Unsecured issue comes in much cheaper than existing series
  • Hanse Bereederung shipbroker Karydis asks if is it time for a resurgence of the ULCC?
    Greek broker ponders whether tanker shipowners will rush to shipyards and mimic container lines by switching to bigger sizes?
  • 'Dark fleet': Shipbrokers are on thin ice if they ignore Russia sanctions
    Clarksons' Andi Case casts shade on brokers sailing close to the wind on sanctions - but who could he mean?
  • Su Yin Anand set to exit role as head of shipping at South32
    Popular shipping executive set to head for pastures new within Australian mining company
  • GAC looks to ride Vietnam's offshore wind revolution with Ho Chi Minh outpost
    Ship agency says renewables push is a key focus for the company alongside its traditional shipping operations
  • Singapore says no to fossil fuels for harbour craft built after 2030
    The city state's maritime regulator aims to help lower the cost of adoption and mobilise support for early adopters

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 9, 2023
  • FedEx, UPS unfazed by Boeing freighter delays over supplier snafu
    Boeing has paused delivery of the 767 freighter until it corrects a fuel tank issue.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- 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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