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Exim India web site
JANUARY 12, 2023
  • Yang Ming celebrates 50 years of remarkable accomplishments
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  • CONCOR's volumes for Q3 & 9 months 2022-23
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  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges holds its own in 2022, a year full of geopolitical challenges
  • Tea exports rise 18 pc
  • Metal Park to come up at KEZAD
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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Flexport slashes 20% of global workforce over weak 2023 volume forecast
  • Ocean carriers find a way to deploy their expanding fleets
  • Handlers manage to avert shutdown of Chicago air cargo flows
  • Freightos, MNG, two SPACs - and one decent bet
  • Beleaguered Allseas creditors line up for payment
  • Incheon and sea-air services the target for shipping line airlines
  • JJ Shipping launches bid for IPO to raise funds for new greener ships
  • D-Day approaches for SATS + WFS - key amendments sought
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  • Reading this year's freight market as China abandons zero-Covid policy
  • Flight departures halted across the US due to FAA system outage

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • NTSB reports on collision that saw tanker sink after being struck by super yacht
    The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the December 23, 2021, incident in which the 750 dwt Belize-flagged product tanker Tropic Breeze, was struck by the 2018-built super
  • Euronav unhappy with Frontline's walk away from combination deal
    In a statement released today, Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) says that, following further detailed consideration with its legal and financial advisors, it is "taking the opportunity to update its
  • Solstad Offshore to trial SpaceX's Starlink connectivity
    Norway's Solstad Offshore is to be one of the first offshore service vessel operators to trial SpaceX's StarLink LEO satcom service. Back in September 2022, the company completed the migration of its
  • Elizabeth Klein named BOEM Director
    The U.S. Department of the Interior has named Elizabeth Klein as Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). She succeeds Amanda Lefton, who served as the first BOEM Director in

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Container News web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges sees box volume decline
    Container throughput at the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by 5.2% to 13.5 million TEUs in 2022, compared with 2021 box numbers. The previous year was an "intense year" as Dirk de Fauw, mayor of the city of Bruges and vice president of the port of Antwerp-Bruges, described it in a press conference earlier today (11 January). The covid-19 pandemic and lockdown in China, the war in Ukraine and sa
  • CMA CGM integrates GEFCO into CEVA brand
    Following the acquisition of GEFCO by French CMA CGM Group, the European automotive logistics provider's brand will now become CEVA Logistics. In particular, CMA CGM's subsidiary CEVA Logistics announced on 10 January the creation of a dedicated Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) organisation as part of GEFCO integration process. According to a statement, any GEFCO's remaining business, mostly in c
  • MSC completes Italian box terminal takeover
    MSC's port operating arm, Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) has completed the acquisition of Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT) in the Port of Livorno. In particular, TIL's subsidiary CSM Italia Gate and Gruppo Investimenti Portuali (GIP) have agreed on the 100% sale of the terminal shares. While the purchase is expected to be approved by the relevant authorities, the involved parties have not disclo
  • NYK trials satellite service operated by Musk's SpaceX
    Singapore-based Nippon Yussen Kaisha (NYK) Shipmanagement performed a trial of the Starlink satellite communications service, provided by Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), on one of its vessels. NYK said because ship-shore communications are currently conducted via high-orbit satellites, the communication speed on board ships is slower than on land, while higher communication s
  • Adani Ports acquires major Israeli container port
    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) and the Israeli company Gadot Chemical Terminals have completed the acquisition of Haifa Port, according to a recent statement by Israel's finance ministry. The deal, which is worth approximately US$1.1 billion, was completed after the Israeli government approved the agreement. According to the deal, Adani Ports will have a 70% stake in the Is
  • Chilean box terminal enhances container capabilities with new equipment
    Two ship-to-shore (STS) super post panamax (SPP) and two electric rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes arrived on board the Zhen Hua 24 after a journey of almost 19,000 kilometers from China to the port of San Antonio in Chile. The new equipment will enhance San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI) capabilities and increase its box capacity to 1.6 million TEUs. This US$23.5 million investment in new
  • Boxship sales halved in 2022 as freight levels fell
    Sales and purchases of container ships halved to 950,300 TEUs in 2022 as freight levels began normalising, according to Alphaliner's latest report released today (11 January). The scale of ship sales in the previous year was similar to levels seen in pre-Covid years. Alphaliner noted that 295 boxships were sold in 2022, down 49% from 2021 and capacity-wise, representing a 53% drop from the record
  • Ric Campo re-elected as Port Houston chairman
    Ric Campo was unanimously reappointed as chairman of the Houston Port Authority of Harris County, Texas Port Commission during a joint meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court and Houston City Council on 9 January. Among the most significant accomplishments of Ric Campo's tenure was the efforts to expand and deepen the Houston Ship Channel through the US$1 billion expansion infrastructure
  • Increased box traffic at Dunkirk port in 2022
    At Dunkirk port, the containerised traffic recorded growth for the 10th year in a row, reaching 745,000 TEUs in 2022, translating to an increase of 14% compared with the previous year. In fact, the French port has achieved the largest growth (+62%) over the last two years in the North European range. Additionally, in the last year Dunkirk port reported 49 MT, representing a year-on-year increase
  • 2M Alliance revises Transatlantic network
    The largest container alliance in the world 2M Alliance, comprising Maersk and MSC, decided to make changes to its Transatlantic network. The alterations in 2M's North Europe - North America and Mediterranean - North America services will be effective within the first quarter of the year. Maersk and MSC have announced the following changes in its Transatlantic services: Regions Service Change to
  • ZIM backs fintech startup firm
    40Seas, an innovative fintech platform for cross-border trade financing, was funded with US$111 million from the Israeli companies ZIM and Team8. In particular, the company's US$11 million seed funding round, led by Team8 with participation from ZIM, is complemented by a US$100 million credit facility for exporters and importers. The purpose is for the company to deliver a much more efficient and

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Splash web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Siem Offshore OSCV secures more renewables work with Equinor
    Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has won additional work in the renewables sector for the 2013-built offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV) . The deal with Norway's Equinor will see the Cyprus-flagged ship fixed for seven months for operations on Hywind Tampen floating wind farm project. The Kristiansand-based company with a fleet of 28 ships ...
  • Euronav hits out at Frontline after failed tie-up
    Belgium's Euronav is rejecting Frontline's right to terminate a $4.2bn merger deal between the tanker giants and is contemplating options including arbitration and legal action. John Fredriksen's Frontline said on Monday it would not make its planned voluntary conditional exchange offer for Euronav, sending the Antwerp-based company's shares downhill on Tuesday. In a statement issued ...
  • Lila Global places pair of chemical tankers in GSB J19 Pool
    Dubai-based Lila Global has joined the GSB J19 Pool of stainless steel chemical tankers with two ships. The shipowning arm of Anil Sharma's cash-buying giant Global Marketing Systems (GMS) has placed the 2006-built Lila Ace and Lila Confidence into the pool, which now counts nine ships between 19,000 dwt and 22,500 dwt. The GSB J19 ...
  • Marco Polo Marine forges South Korean offshore wind pact with Namsung Shipping and HA-Energy
    Marco Polo Marine has joinded forces with Namsung Shipping and HA-Energy to pursue offshore wind vessel operations in South Korea. A memorandum of understanding marks a milestone entry for the Singapore-based company into another major offshore wind market in Asia on the back of its expansion into Taiwan and Japan. Namsung, best known as an ...
  • Chinese LNG newbuilds getting air bubble treatment
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), the Shanghai-listed energy transport unit of China Merchants Group, has signed up to install air lubrication technology on up to six LNG carriers being built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC). A deal with the London-based cleantech company Silverstream Technologies for four firm installations and two options will see the ...
  • TechnipFMC scores with Wintershall Dea off Norway
    TechnipFMC has been awarded a contract worth up to $250m by Wintershall Dea for its Dvalin North project. The contract covers the design, engineering, manufacture, and installation of pipe for the Dvalin North field, which will be tied back to the Heidrun platform via the existing Dvalin field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Jonathan ...
  • China's shipping 'godmother' faces anti-graft prosecution
    Li Li, one of the best known names in Chinese ship finance, is facing prosecution in Beijing after the authorities accused her of accepting large bribes during her time working for the Export-Import Bank of China (Cexim). Li has been described in local Chinese media as the "godmother" of China's shipping industry for all the ...
  • MSC buys Darsena Toscana terminal in Livorno
    Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), the ports arm of leading liner Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), has struck a deal with Gruppo Investimenti Portuali (GIP) to acquire Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT) in the port of Livorno. Under the deal, subject to approval from the relevant authorities, TIL subsidiary CSM Italia Gate will buy 100% of the share ...
  • Maritime tech breakthroughs in 2023
    In the first of a two-part survey looking at maritime tech in 2023, today Splash identifies the potential big breakthroughs this year. Tomorrow's extended instalment will identify the likely tech disappointments in 2023. Setting the scene, Osher Perry, CEO and co-founder of artificial intelligence (AI) firm ShipIn Systems, tells Splash: "Technology trends transforming the maritime ...
  • Siemens Energy and Dragados consortium lands $4.3bn German converter station deal
    Siemens Energy and Spanish consortium partner Dragados Offshore have won a contract worth more than €4bn ($4.3bn) from German transmission system operator Amprion to build two converter stations for offshore grid connection systems in the German North Sea. The partners are to build two converters each at sea and on land in the new performance ...
  • Tsakos negotiates contract switch from boxships to tankers with Korean yard
    Illustrative of where pundits think the markets will go in 2023, Alphaliner is reporting Greece's Tsakos Shipping and Trading is negotiating the conversion of orders for two 2,782 teu container vessels into contracts for suexmax tankers, citing numerous broking reports. Tsakos has eight 2,782 teu boxships under construction at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea, ...
  • Alex Saverys keen to change management and strategy at Euronav
    Alex Saverys-led Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has said it would like to change the composition of the board and strategy at tanker firm Euronav in the wake of John Fredriksen's Frontline deciding this week to ditch merger plans. CMB said in a release it intends to "constructively engage" in a dialogue with Euronav's supervisory board ...
  • NYK praises Starlink
    One of the big maritime tech trends this year is expected to be the scramble to install Starlink satellites on ships, something that promises to lower communication costs at sea dramatically. At the front of the shipping queue for the technology created by Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) are the Japanese. Splash reported ...
  • New Dayang wins ultramax orders
    In the bulk carrier sector, Chinese builder New Dayang has secured two orders for ultramax newbuidings, both from London-based repeat clients. The buyers are Ocean Agencies and Marine Capital, both placing orders for two 63,500 dwt ultramaxes with the unit price understood by brokers to be around $31.5m, showing a significant price drop of over ...
  • New director named for US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
    The US Department of the Interior has chosen Elizabeth (Liz) Klein to take over as Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) upon the resignation of Amanda Lefton, effective January 19. Klein is an attorney and leader in clean energy, climate change, and environmental law and policy. A member of the Biden-Harris administration ...
  • US government releases blueprint to decarbonise America's transportation sector
    The Biden administration yesterday released the US National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. Developed by the departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the blueprint provides a strategy for cutting all greenhouse emissions from the transportation sector by 2050. In the area of maritime transportation, the report not

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Record global petroleum consumption expected in 2024, says EIA
    Total crude oil and liquids consumption estimated at 102.2m barrels per day for 2024, up from 99.4m bpd last year
  • Euronav 'considering options' after Frontline scraps merger agreement
    Euronav is analysing its options and is considering taking legal action against Frontline, the company says in a statement
  • US maritime regulator becoming 'much more aggressive'
    If the US Federal Maritime Commission thinks someone is not complying with the regulations, it has 'the discretion to start...
  • Cargill kickstarts methanol bulkers with first kamsarmax order
    Initial plans to lead with up to six orders have been scaled back, but Cargill ocean transportation president Jan Dieleman...
  • Sanctioned ship denied access to Bangladesh port
    Vessel now anchored off the coast of India after being denied berth at Chittagong port last month
  • Tsakos swaps boxship brace for suezmax tanker
    Up to two newly contracted suezmaxes likely to be picked up by publicly listed Tsakos Energy Navigation
  • Ceva to create own automotive division from Gefco acquisition
    Gefco brand will be fully integrated into CMA CGM's logistics operator. Sector offers scope for growth despite economic slowdown
  • Ship brokerages complete mega merger
    Merger finalised between Switzerland-based Ifchor, which specialises in dry bulk markets, and the UK's tanker brokerage Galbraiths
  • Boxship charter rates seen 'normalising' after 80% drop over five months
    Newbuilding capacity representing 10% of existing fleet to be delivered over 2023 and further reduce charter rates, according to shipbrokers
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges 'stable' in first year of joint operation
    Supply chain congestion and the situation in Ukraine hit container volumes in 2022. Other segments were not enough to prevent...
  • Dry bulk spot rates slump to near operating costs
    Panamaxes lead fall as spot vessels struggle to find employment, followed by supramaxes and handysizes. Dry bulk markets are expected...
  • Arrest made following MSC boxship terror threat
    Police have not ruled out further arrests after a 4,800 teu capacity boxship was held off the Netherlands coast for...
  • Separate collisions involving boxships on same day at Japanese ports
    Evergreen-operated feeder ship involved in a collision with general cargo ship at Kitakyushu on the same day a JOSCO-owned boxship...
  • Shanghai reports second-lowest container growth in decade
    Throughput at the port grew 0.6% in 2022. This is only marginally better than the result in 2020 when the...
  • Daily Briefing
    FrontNav saga is not over - here's what happens next | Frontline abandons plan to merge with Euronav | Brokerages...
  • Zim invests in Israeli fintech start-up
    Tel-Aviv headquartered start-up emerges from stealth mode with $11m in seed funding and $100m revolving credit facility that can be...
  • Operators warned to allow more time for crew changes
    The embassies of some destination countries have little experience in dealing with some of the non-traditional seafaring nationalities who are...
  • NYK trials satellite communication service on vessel
    Service uses low-orbit satellites, allowing higher speed and capacity at a lower cost than conventional communications

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Jaxport secures funding to raise power lines for Blount Island big-ship calls
    The Port of Jacksonville said it has the estimated funding in place from the city and state of Florida to increase the air draft on its main ship channel to accommodate larger post-Panamax vessels.
  • USDA urges FMC to hone OSRA-22 export rules for ag shippers
    The Ocean Shipping Reform Act's export provisions need further clarification to explain instances when US ag exports don't get on a ship, the US Department of Agriculture said.
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  • Declining freight demand prompts Flexport to cut 20 percent of global staff
    Falling demand for ocean and air freight services is driving headcount cuts across the logistics sector, with forwarder Flexport the latest to announce layoffs.
  • Antwerp-Bruges volume fell 5.2 percent in 2022 amid operational challenges
    Heavily disrupted shipping markets kept container handling at the Belgian hub of Antwerp-Bruges under pressure throughout 2022.
  • Maersk, MSC add ships in restructured trans-Atlantic trade
    The disruption to trade lanes caused by the pandemic is over, but slowing demand has left carriers struggling to manage the existing capacity flooding back into service as congestion eases and new ships are delivered.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Suezmaxes spot rates rise while LRs fall as crude and product tankers head in opposite directions
    LR product tankers out of the Middle East and heading to Japan saw big declines on Wednesday
  • Seanergy Maritime buys own warrants to ward off share dilution
    New York-listed capesize bulker owner will announce final results of self-tender offer once they are confirmed
  • Scorpio's first-quarter rates liftoff comes in face of twin headwinds
    Product tanker giant sees market lifting further once a couple of troublesome factors clear in coming weeks
  • Altera Infrastructure files application for Norwegian carbon capture and storage project
    Shuttle tanker owner sees collecting and storing emissions as a key step in fighting climate change
  • Germany's third FSRU loads cargo in Spain before heading to Brunsbuettel
    Hoegh Gannet is expected to arrive in Brunsbuettel in days to serve as regasification unit for Elbehafen LNG terminal
  • Shipowner faces 5-year jail term in US for Iran sanctions busting
    Behrouz Mokhtari shipped Iranian petrochemicals for more than four years using a network of businesses
  • Minding their knitting: International Seaways staying out of Frontlne-Euronav drama
    Ripples from the discord between two European tanker giants begin to wash up on New York's shores
  • Fredriksen could go for Euronav ships after ditching bid, says Pareto
    If John Fredriksen's appetite is for steel and not shares, both Frontline and Euronav are stock market "buys", believes Pareto
  • Bonus question: The regulatory wish list for sustainable shipping
    Green Seas environment newsletter looks at the rules industry stakeholders would impose for sustainable and profitable shipping
  • Researchers urge greater penalties for Russia price cap breaches
    Russia is set to lose $300m oil revenue a day because of reduced exports and lower prices, says Finnish research centre
  • Suspicious skiffs approach reefer off Sao Tome and Principe
    Lithuanian-flag vessel took evasive action to deter approach in the early hours of Wednesday
  • Gunvor wraps up $1.6bn loan facility to grow LNG business
    Trading house commits to CO2 carbon emissions reporting of its LNG value chain
  • LR2 rates jump $14,000 as Scorpio Tankers reveals first quarter coverage
    US-listed owner has also seen an increase in levels for handymaxes and MRs
  • Container ship sales halve in 2022 as deals dry up
    Buying appetite for secondhand container ships dropped off a cliff towards the end of the year
  • Euronav accuses Frontline of breaching merger terms as it threatens legal action
    Belgian owner concludes Fredriksen-led company has failed to provide a satisfactory reason for scrapping tanker tie-up
  • 'White Christmas': 2022 drugs record in Antwerp, Rotterdam
    Belgian and Dutch authorities hire more personnel and gear to fight the drug cartels
  • Waste wood biofuel developer Xfuel gearing up to launch production plants
    Irish company is lining up commercial production plant and offtake deals for drop-in shipping fuels that can cut greenhouse gas emissions by 85%
  • Ifchor and Galbraiths ink their planned merger to form new 300-person brokerage
    Integration of two companies should be completed by end of first quarter
  • Indian-managed tanker switches P&I club during first Russian price cap voyage
    Standard Club says 'compliance with legal and regulatory obligations' is a key part of running its business
  • Small print: merger clause rules out CMB's actions as grounds for termination
    Frontline may have to rely on other reasons to avoid potential legal action from Euronav
  • Ukraine war sees LNG and bulk volumes jump at Antwerp-Bruges
    But container throughput comes under pressure at huge port group
  • MSC Elaine refloated after grounding in Italy's largest container port
    Investigation opens into accident that occurred during 'optimal' weather conditions
  • Key vote lined up for Seaspan parent Atlas' $10.9bn take-private deal
    Minority shareholders asked to green-light full takeover by Fairfax Financial and the Washington family
  • Tsakos flips container ship newbuildings to large tankers
    The Greek shipping company dropped two feeder boxships booked at Hyundai shipyard for suezmax tanker newbuildings worth $170m
  • Lomar awards bursaries to nine students in memory of Achim Boehme
    Scholarships will support next generation of shipping leaders through study in Bremen
  • SSY opens new office in South Korea to target sale and purchase
    Shipbroking group has been targeting new growth aggressively
  • German start-up buys Genting's remaining European river cruise ships
    Sale leaves only two ships from collapsed company's Asian brand Dream Cruises without new owners
  • Corsica Ferries invests in wind-powered ro-ro start-up Neoline
    French group will help finance the first Neoliner vessel due in 2024
  • Thirty-year-old Seapeak LNG carrier offered for demolition sale
    Fleet renewal looks set to take hold in LNG shipping fleets in the coming year as older vessels start to be weeded out
  • Claire Dumas becomes NIBC CFO after 22 years at ABN Amro
    Experienced Dutch financier replacing Herman Dijkhuizen
  • Ex-CExim shipping head Li Li faces prosecution in Chinese graft probe
    The former president of the Beijing branch CExim has been subject to a graft probe since early last year
  • Fewer sailings help P&O Ferries cut 2022 carbon output by 9%
    New tonnage and more sustainability initiatives expected to help UK ferry operator cut emissions further
  • Lila Global places chemical tankers in the GSB J19 Pool
    Lila Global additions see stainless steel chemical tanker pool grows to nine ships
  • Cido Shipping scores in the hot car carrier charter market
    The tonnage supplier has secured $430m in revenue from chartering out four Japanese-built PCTCs

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Chicago O'Hare avoids labor impasse, cargo disruption
    Swissport, a large cargo handler at Chicago O'Hare airport, has finally complied with the city's requirement for a labor peace agreement, ensuring uninterrupted cargo flow.
  • Flexport to cut 20% of workforce as global shipping demand wanes
    Influential logistics provider Flexport says it will reduce its staff by 20% in the face of a looming global recession.

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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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