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January 11, 2023

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Exim India web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • India can be a trusted partner for global & US corporations' supply chains: Goyal
  • Paradip Port reaches 100 MMT throughput in fastest ever time
  • Procedure for Back to Town of Export Cargo
  • Prime Minister to launch maritime initiatives in Assam this week
  • PM Gati Shakti Projects
  • General airfreight spot rate registers huge year-on-year decline in 2022 but overall average rates remain at 75 pc above pre-Covid level
  • Celebi India gears up to provide ground services at Manohar International Airport, Goa
  • AIASL's cargo operations at Chennai airport
  • Implementation of RoDTEP Committee report in relation to Anomalies etc.
  • Sittwe port ready for operations, says Shipping Minister
  • Import duty hikes in the offing to address CAD concerns
  • Coal output up
  • Pankaj Krishnarao Uke appointed Chairperson of Mormugao Port Authority
  • Welspun One Logistics Park eyes delivery of significant space

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Nicole - an uninvited guest

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • More pressure on box ship charter rates, but MPVs sail smoother
  • A bold CH Robinson - scent of a woman?
  • Be wary of forwarders offering insurance, warns shipper in Flexport case
  • LTL players up their game and rates head up despite volume slowdown
  • Maersk management restructure sees 10 'leaders' join executive team
  • Riding the 'cautious to in-line' wave with Morgan Stanley - excuse me!
  • Cyber-attack on DNV impacts 6,000+ vessels using ShipManager software
  • Italy's AlisCargo seeks new finance as it awaits new aircraft
  • Tugs free grounded MSC box ship blocking port of Gioia Tauro
  • Dachser confirms Ralf Morawietz as corporate director IT

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • Graves takes chair of House T&I Committee
    U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) has been selected to serve as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 118th Congress. He had served as the panel's ranking Republican member
  • Cyberattack hits DNV ShipManager software
    DNV confirmed yesterday that its ShipManager fleet management software was hit by a cyberattack on the evening of Saturday, January 7, and that DNV specialists had shut down ShipManager's IT servers in
  • Canada takes delivery of two SAR lifeboats
    The Canadian Coast Guard yesterday marked the delivery of the search and rescue (SAR) lifeboats CCGS Gabarus Bay and CCGS Chedabucto Bay. The vessels were built by Hike Metal Products Ltd of
  • Clerc announces new Maersk leadership line-up
    Following the appointment of Vincent Clerc as CEO, which became effective January 1, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has announced a new organizational structure and a new executive leadership team. The changes

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Container News web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • CMA CGM opens new office in Port of Damietta
    The new administrative headquarter of the French ocean carrier CMA CGM Group, one of the largest container shipping companies in the world, was inaugurated inside the port of Damietta in Egypt. Rear Admiral Ahmed Abdel Moaty Hawash, chairman of the Damietta Port Authority (DPA), attended the opening ceremony, as well as, Eng. Tariq Zaghloul, CEO of CMA CGM in Egypt, Muhannad Ahmed, representative
  • Dammam Port kicks off container terminal project to raise capacity to 7.5 million TEUs
    The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has commenced works for upgrading and developing two box terminals at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession signed with Saudi Global Ports (SGP) valued at over US$1.8 billion. The launch ceremony was attended by Omar Hariri, president of Mawani, and Eng. Abdullah Al-Zamil, SGP chairman, alongside senior logistics and mar
  • Hapag-Lloyd proceeds with new container transshipment hub in Egypt
    Hapag Lloyd's transshipment terminal with an annual throughput capacity of 3.3 million TEUs is under construction in Damietta, Egypt. Plans call for the completion of construction by the second half of 2024 and ramp-up of operations by 2025. Hapag-Lloyd said the purpose of the construction is to give more advantages to the company and its customers in Egypt. The terminal will be equipped with 50
  • Update: Grounded MSC boxship refloated, Port of Gioia Tauro resumes operations
    The operations at the port of Gioia Tauro have returned to normal levels after the successful attempt to free MSC Elaine which blocked the entrance of the Italian gateway on 9 January. "The port entrance is no longer obstructed by the large container ship," confirmed the Italian Coast Guard. Local authorities carried out rescue operations throughout the night with five tugboats trying to pull the
  • DP World Southampton cuts net carbon emissions by 55% in 2022
    DP World's container terminal at Southampton has achieved its greenest-ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55% reduction in net carbon emissions from its fleet and installations. Southampton became the first port in the United Kingdom to switch fully to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) last April. Steve McCrindle, DP World's port operations director at Southampton, commented, "We will use HVO fo
  • Maersk announces new executive leadership team
    Maersk has made several changes in its organisational structure and executive leadership team, following the appointment of new CEO Vincent Clerc who took the company's helm on 1 January 2023. "The business has executed well during the past years, and we have a highly engaged and competent global team ready for the next miles of our transformation. We face a challenging global economic outlook, a
  • HHLA unveils plans for hydrogen filling station at Port of Hamburg
    Linde Engineering is going to build a hydrogen filling station within the scope of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) Clean Port & Logistics (CPL) innovation cluster. The filling station is expected to begin operation in 2023. The purpose of the filling station is to be part of the test centre for hydrogen-powered port logistics at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) in the Port of Hamburg
  • HMM CEO: Eco-friendly fleet and terminals to ride out challenges
    The chief executive officer (CEO) of HMM, Kim Kyung-bae pointed out in his New Year's message that South Korea's flagship carrier will build eco-friendly ships and acquire more container terminals to secure its future growth. Addressing the ongoing decline in container freight rates, Kim said, "We must strengthen pre-emptive crisis management. It is said that there's no sky without rain. Companie
  • Containers fall into Mundra waters after feeder capsizes
    According to the Indian broker, Prevailing Shipping & Logistics India, at least 20 containers have fallen into the water from the 1999-built, Pana-flagged boxship Sea Express, which lost stability during unloading operations at Mundra Port in India. MV SEA EXPRESS , Panama Flag , Age : 24 years n LOA 143.5 m arrival draft 8.3 m berthed at MICT 12:38 / 07th Jan 2023 Vessel list starboard side of a
  • 10 Steps to Starting a Freight Forwarding Business
    Around the world, myriad businesses need to get products from one place to another. This is where freight forwarding comes in. A freight forwarder is a company that specializes in arranging the transport of goods via air, sea, road, or rail. If you're thinking of starting your own freight forwarding business, there are a few key steps you'll need to take to make it successful. In this blog post,
  • 7 Ways Freight Services Owners Can Avoid The Risk Of Liability
    The business of shipping goods is huge. With practically everything we use and consume going via some aspect of the global freight network, the movement of goods is the foundation of contemporary society. A company must rely on freight service owners to distribute its goods unless it is large enough to maintain a fleet of trucks. Even the largest companies rely on specialized freight services for
  • MSC container vessel blocks major Italian box port
    The 8,562 TEU container ship MSC Elaine went out of control at Gioia Tauro harbor and ran onto the southern breakwater tip. The 339-metre-long vessel remains grounded at the entrance of the Italian port, blocking the largest container port in the country. The incident occurred when the ship was leaving the port on 9 January in the morning (around 09:00 local time). According to the reports, there
  • Santos Port Authority and Zeittec to build new data center
    Brazilian engineering company Zeittec and Santos Port Authority (SPA), a state-owned company that manages the Port of Santos in Brazil, have signed the contract for the construction of a new Data Center. Construction of the "Safe Room" is expected to begin in January, and the building is expected to be completed in mid-2023. SPA decided to implement a Safe Room, in order to meet the demands of di

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Splash web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • ZIM backs compatriot fintech platform 40Seas
    Israeli carrier ZIM and venture capital firm Team8 are supporting a compatriot fintech platform for cross-border trade financing, with $111m in funding. The Tel Aviv-based 40Seas has raised $11m in a seed funding round, led by Team8 with participation from ZIM and an additional $100m revolving credit facility from ZIM with an option to extend ...
  • Norden boosts tanker pool with Mercuria MR trio
    Denmark's Norden has received a boost for its tanker pool with the addition of three MR product tankers from Mercuria. The Swiss energy and commodities trader has joined the pool with the 2015-built Silver Ebalina, 2019-built Sea Eagle and the 2022-built PS New Orleans. Norden Tanker Pool, previously known as Norient Product Pool welcomed 10 ...
  • Acteon names new chief executive
    UK-based marine contractor Acteon has appointed Dr Bernhard Bruggaier as group chief executive, succeeding Dr Carl Trowell. Bruggaier joined Acteon's subsidiary MENCK in 1994, became its managing director in 1998 and joined Acteon's executive management team following the acquisition of MENCK in 2003. After that, Bernhard served in various senior strategic and operational management roles ...
  • MSC boxship pulled free after grounding in Italy
    The 340-m-long containership was successfully refloated after becoming stranded on the breakwater at the port of Gioia Tauro, obstructing access to the large container port in Southern Italy. Assisted by several tugs, the 2009-built 8,566 teu ship owned by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) managed to break free from the breakwater barrier earlier today and reach ...
  • Fugro and Enviros selected for Norwegian offshore wind site surveys
    Dutch surveyor Fugro and UK-based Enviros have won offshore survey contracts from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) to locate sites that are best suited for the placement of wind turbines. Fugro has been awarded the contract for the Sørlig Nordsjø II area, while Enviros will map Utsira Nord. Fugro will use its Fugro Searcher vessel ...
  • Maersk unveils new leadership team
    Denmark's A.P. Moller - Maersk has announced a new organisational structure and a new executive leadership team, following the appointment of Vincent Clerc as CEO. The new structure is shaped around 15 roles and areas of responsibility, effective February 1, 2023. The world's second-largest liner said the executive leadership team would jointly own the execution ...
  • Shelf Drilling seals one-year jackup extension in Egypt
    Dubai-based jackup rig operator Shelf Drilling has picked up a contract extension for one of its units working offshore Egypt. The Oslo-listed firm's 1982-built has been booked by Belayim Petroleum Company (Petrobel) for operations in the Gulf of Suez for one more year in direct continuation of its current term. The rig has been working ...
  • Banks take control at Vroon, OSV fleet to be sold
    Top management at Vroon have outlined a restructuring plan with banks set to take control of one of the best known shipping brands in the Netherlands. Vroon's banks have confirmed their intention to commit to the restructuring plan, which is planned to be closed no later than March 31. The so-called "new Vroon" will aim ...
  • MSC ship grounds at mouth of Italy's largest container port
    Nearly 24 hours on from becoming wrapped around a breakwater, the 339 m long boxship remains grounded at the entrance of one of Italy's premier maritime gateways. Five tugboats are attending to the grounded 8,566 teu ship, owned by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), but have yet to dislodge it. The vessel turned late on the ...
  • Abandoned livestock carrier to be auctioned in Australia
    The , a 2005-built livestock carrier, will be auctioned in Australia four months after the ship was arrested over unpaid bills. More than 30 Filipino seafarers onboard the Liberian flagged ship, owned by a Chinese company based in Dalian, are owed many months in back wages with Australian authorities suspecting the converted containership had been ...
  • Seafarers desperately need training to handle explosive lithium-ion batteries
    Simon Hodgkinson, head of loss prevention at West P&I, believes dedicated courses are a must to safeguard mariners' lives. Transporting potentially explosive lithium-ion batteries on vessels is a dangerous business, as incidents in recent years have shown. An investigation by the United States Coast Guard into a freight container that caught fire on a US ...
  • John Fredriksen walks away from Euronav merger
    John Fredriksen's pursuit of Euronav is over. The Norwegian tanker magnate's tanker firm, Frontline, on Monday announced it will no longer seek a combination with Euronav, ending one of the most high profile shipping merger sagas in history. Fredriksen had been building up his stake in Antwerp-based Euronav for 15 months, and found himself in ...
  • Construction of $100m offshore supply base in Newfoundland takes step forward
    Fermeuse Enterprises Ltd (FEL) is close to realising its plans to build a marine base for the offshore oil and gas industry in the town of Fermeuse, Newfoundland, about 90 km south of St. John's. The company received final approval for the project in late December and will now finalise engineering plans for construction, according ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • Human Rights at Sea granted UN special consultative status
    UN Economic and Social Council status elevates the standing of Human Rights at Sea as an NGO dedicated to helping...
  • Vroon to sell 40 offshore support vessels in restructure
    Netherlands-based Vroon will sell its offshore vessel fleet during the next 18 months in a deal that will see lenders...
  • US monthly imports fall back to under 2m teu
    Pandemic-driven surge in US imports has ended. Import levels are set to remain low during the first quarter
  • Brokerages step up activities to remain competitive
    Go large, or go niche seems to be at play in the shipbroking world as customers demand greater data and...
  • Eneti flags sale of three wind turbine installation vessels to help fund $654m newbuilding bill
    Eneti has five vessels in operation after acquiring Seajacks in 2021, with a further two new newbuildings on order, but...
  • FrontNav saga is not over - here's what happens next
    The latest in a long line of merger attempts between Euronav and Frontline has failed. The immediate repercussions are positive...
  • Transworld agrees second boxship recycling sale
    Containership recycling appears to be finally taking off following no activity in almost a year, as shipowners seek to offload...
  • Simpson Spence Young appoints new partners in Singapore and London
    Firm now has 400 employees in dozen of locations worldwide
  • Italian port to reopen after grounded boxship is refloated
    Inbound and outbound traffic ground to a halt at the key Italian containership hub after a ship ran aground at...
  • Maersk expands executive leadership team
    Maersk has grown its leadership team to include 15 senior roles. Familiar faces remain, but there is wider regional representation
  • China to prosecute former Cexim banker over 'massive' bribes
    Misconduct was allegedly committed when she headed the bank' transportation department and then its Shanghai branch in 2009-2019
  • US national admits conspiring to break Iranian sanctions
    Defendant admitted involvement in separate conspiracies spanning at least seven years in which he facilitated illegal, sanction-busting trade of petrochemical...
  • Daily Briefing
    Russia tanker chartering premium holds for now | China to allow foreign crew changeover | South Korea relaxes visa rules...
  • DNV fleet management system hit by cyber attack
    Incident follows attacks on the port of Lisbon and Voyager Worldwide
  • US faces call to drop tariff barriers on Ukrainian steel
    The mining and metal industry of Ukraine provided about 10% of GDP and 33% of exports before Russia's invasion, data...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • Forward expands air-ground network, aiming for high-value freight
    The acquisition of competitor Land Air Express expands Forward Air's nationwide ground airport-to-airport network and capacity, Forward's CEO says.
  • 'Pricing discipline' to temper US LTL rate relief in 2023
    Shippers can expect some rate relief and improved LTL service in 2023 as demand softens and shipping patterns normalize, which for carriers will take some of the shine off the sector's recent golden glow.
  • Fallout from ocean rate collapse to define market 'status quo' in 2023
    The collapse in ocean freight rates is a clear signal that the market is reverting to its pre-pandemic state, but the burning question for 2023 is whether that reversion is temporary.
  • Maersk's new-look management team faces challenging operating environment
    Maersk's new executive lineup covers 15 areas of responsibility within the carrier and is a combination of long-term company leaders and those with experience from outside the group.
  • Roadrunner expedites West Coast-to-Chicago service to meet inland demand
    The largest US point-to-point LTL carrier is speeding service from Southern California to Chicago, reducing the transit time to one to three business days as demand for velocity remains high.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • Euronav shares plunge while Frontline and International Seaways strengthen
    Investors sell off Euronav following Frontline's announcement that it was backing off merger plans with the Belgian tanker owner
  • Star Bulk expects 'extremely weak' supramax market to recover after Chinese New Year
    Deputy chief investment officer says capesize sector should outperform rest of dry bulk shipping in 2023
  • Tite Street and Crestline team up to buy third ship with big name charterer
    Partners are looking for more after buying boxship from Hammonia Reederei
  • Saverys' CMB wants to talk Euronav future and leadership after abandoned Frontline merger
    Family company wants to talk about tanker owner's strategy and supervisory board make-up after combination falls through
  • Zim among lead backers as fintech platform 40Seas lines up $111m in financing
    Israel-based trade finance start-up also scores $11m in seed funding as liner operator provides $100m credit facility
  • Newcomer Ellerman ditches Asia-Europe after freight rates tank
    Liner upstart is shifting vessels onto the transatlantic trade, where rates are stronger
  • Growing gap in company values may have given Fredriksen pause for thought
    Clarksons Securities says Frontline's net asset value was growing past the exchange offer ratio
  • Investor enthusiasm for Frontline-Euronav tie has been fraying for some time
    'I couldn't imagine a better result' was the take from one researcher and investor following John Fredriksen's pullout
  • Thanassis Laskaridis outfit tied to buy of Goodbulk capesize pair
    The Alimia Group and Laskaridis Maritime are said to be expanding into capesizes in their first known S&P move
  • Vroon boss Marks steps down as $360m offshore fleet put on sales block
    Banks set to take control of private Dutch owner, which will focus on tankers, ERRV ships and livestock carriers
  • Maersk sublets to rival as big box charter market collapses
    Liner operators are increasingly ready to sublet vessels as charter market collapses
  • Release deal sought as judge sets oil 'theft' trial for VLCC crew
    Shipping bodies have called on Nigeria to release of the 26-strong crew and the Ray Car Carriers-owned tanker
  • VLCCs change hands at a quicker pace as oil storage heats up
    Falling freight rates do little to dampen sale-and-purchase activity in the tanker market
  • Vietnamese aggregates carrier goes missing off Indonesia
    Search fails to find trace of vessel and five seafarers after contact was lost
  • Cyber attack on DNV forces it to shut down its ShipManager software
    Norway-based group is the second classification society to have to shut down its IT servers in response to a cyber attack in the last couple of years.
  • 'Amicable' solution to merger impasse was not found, Frontline boss Barstad says
    Effectiveness of running two companies in parallel came under question
  • Former Inmarsat chief becomes board advisor at cyber security firm CyberOwl
    Ronald Spithout, who was ousted as US group Viasat took over Inmarsat joins CyberOwl board to help it expand after raising $5m
  • Where will John Fredriksen's gaze turn next after latest tanker consolidation miss?
    Shipping tycoon can now add Euronav to list of failed deals including DHT and Gener8
  • Maersk's new head Clerc acts fast with fresh leadership team to face container headwinds
    New boss Vincent Clerc eyes 'diversity of thought, age, gender and nationality'
  • Euronav's De Stoop bats away leadership talk after Frontline axes merger
    Largest Euronav shareholder had opposed the merger deal with Frontline
  • Where will Fredriksen's gaze turn next after latest tanker consolidation miss?
    Shipping tycoon can now add Euronav to list of failed deals including DHT and Gener8
  • AP Moller-Maersk unveils 15-strong executive leadership team
    New boss Vincent Clerc eyes 'diversity of thought, age, gender and nationality'
  • Euronav CEO Hugo De Stoop bats away leadership talk
    Largest Euronav shareholder had opposed the merger deal with Frontline
  • Ageing $25bn ferry fleet under pressure as recession looms
    VesselsValue initiates coverage of sector by predicting more scrapping and falling prices for secondhand units
  • War risk rates jump following reinsurers' Russian retreat
    Reduced war risk underwriting capacity has led to a rise in rates since the New Year
  • StealthGas shakes out oldies, including only Chinese-built ship
    Fleet of US-listed outfit now consists entirely of LPG vessels built in Japan and South Korea
  • Fearnley Securities tips big share boost for Frontline but Euronav drops 19%
    Analyst sees upside for Fredriksen company after massive combination deal is torn up
  • DHT Holdings sees VLCC spot bookings hit $70,000 in 2023
    Update by New York-listed owner follows torrid week for the sector with rates down sharply
  • Euronav 'reserves all rights' after 'unilateral' decision by Frontline to dump tie-up
    Belgian owner examining letter terminating the agreement to form the world's biggest tanker company
  • Easterly Asset Management emerges as buyer of Cido tanker quartet
    Fund manager turned shipowner looks to have picked up more assets from South Korean shipowner
  • M3 Marine builds shipbroking capability ahead of next offshore supercycle
    M3 Marine on expansion course as C4 Energy director Mark Colbridge hired to head up brokerage division
  • Solstad Offshore claims 29% fuel saving on lengthy PSV transit
    Oslo-listed company says excellent seamanship plus data analytics are key to improving environmental footprint
  • New Vietnamese bulker operator hit by Sudan arrest from Indian trader Rika
    A dispute over wet sugar has stymied the operations of a new fleet of veteran bulkers
  • Scrapped boxship diverted to India as Pakistan halts letters of credit
    Leading recycling nation follows Bangladesh in making life difficult for sellers and importers of older ships

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 10, 2023
  • Biden climate blueprint promotes modal shift away from trucks
    A first-ever strategy aimed specifically at decarbonizing transportation encourages maritime and rail over highway freight.
  • 'Surge finally over,' US imports back near pre-pandemic levels
    Imports continue to decline and are close to where they were before COVID-19, but the coastal mix is very different.
  • Motor carrier finds private telephone network way of the future
    We take a look back at the state-of-the-art technology that streamlined trucking in 1961.
  • Viewpoint: Spring, summer goods latest victims in China's COVID mess
    Trade has been proven time and time again to blow away the bluster of political rhetoric. China's sleight of hand with its COVID reporting has the WHO accusing China of "under-representing" the severity of cases, and the flow of trade can back up the WHO's statement.
  • Investment group offers cargo hub-in-a-box to regional airports
    A private investment group is rolling up large chunks of land at smaller airports to develop air cargo facilities.

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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
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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