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December 14, 2023

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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 14, 2023
  • Yasuda Logistics India acquires Worldgate Express Lines; to expand its presence in India
  • Gujarat Junction CEO Roundtable & Exim Star Awards 2023 to see a topical deliberation & deserving recognition in Gandhidham on Dec. 20
  • APM Terminals Pipavav strengthens footprint in North India with new office in Ludhiana
  • Deal signals eventual end of the oil age
  • Shippers reportedly diverting from Middle East transit routes
  • YOU ASK.. WE ANSWER...
  • BCBA, FIEO & Air Cargo Customs organise seminar cum webinar on AEO Scheme
  • Fuel surcharge at RAK Ports
  • NHAI inks agreement to develop Multi Modal Logistics Park in Nagpur
  • Coal production estimated at about 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-30

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 14, 2023
  • A plus for all modes of transport in 2024/25
  • Rotor begins production
  • Solar energy to cool food
  • ESR welcomes non-executive director
  • A step forward in emissions calculations
  • 24k teu nuclear ship unveiled
  • Another big player for Vacad
  • Northwest Seaport Alliance names COO
  • Moving reefers by train saves up to 83% CO2
  • FedEx: a boost for business in South China
  • Hydrogen hub in Abu Dhabi
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Air cargo from Russia to lighten up Bangladesh
  • Christian Spengler appointed CFO
  • Driver facility for 120 trucks to open next year
  • ONE adds Nagasaki unit
  • A weekend engine rush

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • THE Alliance extends loop suspensions as it unveils 2024 network details
  • The Loadstar and Hedging Beta join forces to promote talent in media and tech
  • 'De-risking' supply chains now the priority for air cargo, says IATA
  • Analysis: Kuehne + Nagel - master income power
  • China moves to shore up supply chains as production shift spreads
  • How the use of drones can improve port security
  • Prepare for rate fluctuations and plan ahead, Flexport warns shippers
  • MSC bid for Hamburg terminal operator HHLA on the verge of success
  • COP28: A global 'fossil fuel phase out' is watered down to 'well, it could happen'

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • Singapore's first dedicated methanol bunkering tanker delivered
    Japan's Sasaki Shipbuilding has delivered the 4,000 dwt M/T Maple, Singapore's first dedicated methanol bunkering tanker, to Stellar Shipmanagement Services Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Energy Group, Classed by
  • Zulu unveils design for zero-emission short seas container vessel
    Kappelen, Belgium, based Zulu Associates has unveiled a concept design for a 200 TEU autonomous short seas container vessel, the Zulu Mass. Featuring an auxiliary wind assistance system, it is being produced

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • Box volumes grow at Saudi ports
    Saudi ports overseen by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have achieved a 16.85% growth in container throughput during November, reaching 737,530 TEUs. Exported containers during the previous month recorded an increase of 15.95% to 212,216 TEUs, while imported boxes also soared by 18.67% to 224,324 TEUs. At the same time, transshipments registered a 16.16% rise to 300,990 TEUs. Moreover, Mawani
  • ONE strengthens Asia service network
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to enhance its Asia network by introducing a new service and reforming the port rotation of another one. The Singaporean ocean carrier will begin a new service between Singapore and Vietnam in the new year. In particular, the 1,577 TEU boxship Haian View will commence the first sailing of the Vietnam Singapore Express (VSX) service on 5 January from the por
  • EU ETS surcharges not static
    European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS) surcharges will inevitably evolve as the price of EU Allowances fluctuates, according to Alphaliner's report. Shipping (all types) is forecast to represent around 5% of the European Allowance market, while prices will be subject to wider trends in the global energy market, as demand adapts to fuel usage. So far, there has been no formal shipper o
  • Ports of Tacoma and Seattle sign agreements for waterway navigation improvement projects
    The Port of Tacoma (POT) and the Port of Seattle (POS) joined the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in ceremonies marking design agreements for the Seattle Navigation Improvement Project and the Tacoma Harbor Navigation Improvement Project. These projects are part of a modernization initiative for the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), an alliance between the ports of Tacoma and Seattle. To addr
  • MSC and Hamburg secure over 92% of HHLA shares
    MSC's wholly-owned subsidiary Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE announced the result of its voluntary public takeover offer for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA) at the end of the additional acceptance period. At the expiry of the additional acceptance period, the takeover offer had been accepted by shareholders holding 7,325,366 HHLA Class A shares. In addition, SA
  • APM Terminals Callao proceeds with expansion project
    APM Terminals Callao has announced the start of works on stage 3A of the Multipurpose North Terminal Modernization Project in the Peruvian port. Maersk-owned port and terminal operator APM Terminals said the US$95 million, 100% private investment, exceeds contractual commitments in the addendum by almost 40%. To mark this critical moment, APM Terminals Callao held a symbolic ground-breaking cerem
  • THE Alliance announces updated service network for 2024
    THE Alliance, including Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Ocean Network Express (ONE) and HMM, has reconfigured its service network setup. The updated services will be effective from April 2024. "One of the key highlights in 2024 will be deploying additional tonnage in several services to ensure the most comprehensive coverage and the most reliable schedule under the existing operational conditions," said
  • GEODIS opens new temperature-controlled warehouse in Germany
    Global logistics service provider GEODIS officially put a new 700m² temperature-controlled location, with an integrated cooling area in Rodgau, Germany into operation. With this opening, the company is proceeding with its strategy of expanding and strengthening its global pharmaceutical network. With a temperature-controlled warehouse between 15 and 25° C and an additional cooling area with a tem
  • Port of Long Beach names new directors
    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved the appointments of new directors for the Port of Long Beach's Human Resources and Engineering Design divisions. Khristina Jason, previously the Port's assistant director of Human Resources since November 2021, will become Director of Human Resources. She joined the Port's HR Division in April 2021 as Manager of Talent Relations and Engage
  • Former B&M supply chain head joins Peel Ports
    Peel Ports Group has hired the former head of supply chain for national retailer B&M to boost its connections with importers. Jerome Wildsmith has over 30 years of logistics expertise, including time with top retailers Matalan, Mamas & Papas, and Regatta. His new responsibility will be to boost container volumes and use the port's closeness to important distribution centres north of Birmingham, b

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • Who ate my tanker supercycle?
    In this exclusive extract from Slash Extra, our analyst looks at why the longed-for supercycle never showed up. The International Energy Agency (IEA) ventured in March that China's oil imports would reach 11.8m barrels per day this year compared to 10.2m barrels per day last year. Crude oil imports officially totalled 515.65m tonnes from January ...
  • Ignitis and CIP claim Estonian offshore wind prize
    Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have won the auction to develop an offshore wind farm in the Liivi 2 sea area in Estonia with a total capacity of up to 1.4 GW. The partners placed the highest bid in the amount of €1.72m ($1.85m), Ignitis said. Estonia's Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority, ...
  • RWE consortium secures rights for 684 MW wind farm offshore Japan
    German utility RWE has been selected in a consortium with Mitsui & Co and Osaka Gas to build and operate an offshore wind farm off the coast of the cities of Murakami and Tainai in Japan. The award is in line with Japan's commitment to expanding offshore wind capacity to 10 GW approved by 2030, ...
  • Havfram seals German offshore wind deal
    Norwegian contractor Havfram Wind has firmed up a contract for wind turbine transport and installation work on the RWE's up to 1.6 GW offshore wind cluster in the German North Sea. RWE is developing four wind farm sites under the Nordseecluster project located north of the island of Juist. The project will be constructed in ...
  • COP28 concludes with agreement to move away from the use of fossil fuels
    A new deal has been agreed at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai - COP28 - after days of negotiations. For the first time, the deal calls on all countries to move away from the use of fossil fuels. However, the text of the final agreement stopped short of demanding that fossil fuels be ...
  • Ships shot at in the Red Sea
    Ships were shot at while passing near Yemen today in the latest acts terrorising seafarers transiting the Red Sea, a region that has become massively unstable since the Houthi militia decided to enter the Israeli war on the side of Hamas a month ago. A Malta-flagged bulk carrier was approached by a speedboat with armed ...
  • DOF sells off third non-core PSV
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has sold another non-core platform supply vessel it picked up from lenders earlier this year. The Oslo-listed group's DOF Rederi is offloading the 2004-built to an unnamed international buyer, with delivery expected in the first quarter of 2024. No price has been given for the medium-sized PSV, which traded in ...
  • Scorpio Services and Gulf Navigation launch shipmanagement venture in Dubai
    Lolli-Ghetti family-controlled Scorpio Services Holding (SSH), part of the Monaco-based Scorpio Group, has established a shipmanagement joint venture with Gulf Navigation of Dubai. Black Marlin Ship Management & Operation will be located in Dubai and manage eight vessels at launch, four from each partner. The partners said the JV would offer a range of services ...
  • New EU ETS study claims to show true fuel choice costs
    Bunker platform ENGINE has compiled a report in partnership with Freight Investor Services in which prices are compared for conventional bunker fuels, LNG and biofuel blends, and then adjusted for calorific contents and potential European Union emission trading scheme (EU ETS) costs into next year. The authors of the report claimed in a release that ...
  • MSC proceeds with Hamburg port entry
    Mediterranean Shipping Co's buy-in to the port of Hamburg is proceeding as planned. After the voluntary public takeover offer to the shareholders of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA) was completed MSC and the city of Hamburg now control 92.3% of the HHLA's share capital. Closing of the transaction whereby MSC will hold a 49.9% ...
  • Fossil fuel newbuild phase-out stirs debate
    Just how viable is the call from top shipping names for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds? The joint declaration issued at the start of the COP28 conference in Dubai from the CEOs of MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Wallenius Wilhelmsen calling for a set date for the phase out of traditional powered ...
  • World's first hydrogen-powered tugboat launched
    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH have launched the Hydrotug 1, the world's first hydrogen-powered tugboat. The Hydrotug 1 is the first tugboat in the world to be powered by combustion engines that burn hydrogen in combination with traditional fuel. It is the first vessel that uses the BeHydro V12 dual fuel medium speed engines ...
  • New boxship design unveiled
    Belgian shipowner Zulu Associates has unveiled a concept design for a 200 teu autonomous, electric short sea container vessel featuring wind blades, designed for voyages around the English Channel. The design has been worked on in partnership with Dutch naval architect Conoship International and could also feature wave foil propulsion. "This is an exciting time ...
  • Is an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds viable?
    It was the image that grabbed the most shipping headlines during COP28, the United Nations' annual climate conference, but just how revolutionary was the call from top shipping names for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds? Standing alongside each other, the CEOs of leading global shipping lines, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Wallenius ...
  • The path of least resistance
    I am about to do something I very, very rarely do - namely praise a journalist from a rival organisation. The fact is though I do like Eric Johnson, technology editor at the Journal of Commerce, and he summed up my thoughts on the whole Panama Canal exodus brilliantly last week. Commenting via X on ...
  • December 2023 Review
    Two bulker heavyweights are merging. Star Bulk Carriers of Greece and US-based Eagle Bulk Shipping have sealed a deal to combine into the largest US-listed dry bulk shipping company with a combined fleet of 169 owned vessels on a fully delivered basis. The CEOs of leading global shipping lines, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and ...
  • 2023 Annual Review
    War in Ukraine showed no sign of ending with merchant shipping in the crosshairs in the Black Sea. After Russia pulled out of a United Nations-brokered grain export deal in July, Kyiv created a new export corridor, despite multiple attacks from the Russian military. Russia's use of the so-called shadow fleet tankers soared in the ...
  • Tankers: Who ate my supercycle?
    The International Energy Agency (IEA) ventured in March that China's oil imports would reach 11.8m barrels per day this year compared to 10.2m barrels per day last year. Crude oil imports officially totalled 515.65m tonnes from January to November, equal to 10.99m barrels per day. This was a 12% increase year-on-year but was not by ...
  • Dry cargo: What Xi Jinping did next
    The highlight of 2023 came in late November and early December when the capesize freight market rallied almost vertically before deflating almost as rapidly on the back of increased iron ore purchases by Chinese importers. The consensus view is that they are buying more iron ore not just in advance of Lunar New Year, which ...
  • Container shipping braces for the year ahead
    Pacific Maritime Association president James McKenna told journalists in June: "By no stretch of the imagination do we think [the supply chain crunch] is over. In fact, we're planning this to go for the entire year." He turned out to be on the button. The highlights reel for the 2023 container shipping markets contains very ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers As the year ends, one of the persistent themes of 2023 in tankers is making headlines again, namely the shadow/dark/grey/opaque fleet. Analysts at Vortexa issued a recent report showing that tankers operating in opaque markets reached a record high in Q2 and have since declined. Vortexa data suggests that 1,649 unique tankers have operated ...
  • Shipowners as pirates
    All shipowners might like to think that they have a little bit of pirate in them, sailing the high seas in search of treasure, reckons brokers Gibson in a recent report. The bounty today, according to Gibson, is in the value of their hulls - along with the freight they earn, which is demonstrated in ...
  • Training towards real inclusivity in the maritime sphere
    Güven Kale, chief clinical officer at Mental Health Support Solutions, writes for Splash today. There is an urgent need for empowerment and diversity in the maritime workforce, but this won't happen until there is a transformative shift in industry culture, creating a space for women's support at sea while championing diversity and safety. The launch ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • Fun times ahead for Scorpio's shareholders, Jefferies say
    Jefferies bumps Scorpio's fourth-quarter estimates after company releases guidance showing mostly improved rates and balance sheet. The analysts forecast that...
  • Ardmore Shipping tanker attacked in Red Sea
    Two missiles narrowly missed the combined chemical and oil tanker Ardmore Encounter, which was also shot at from skiffs
  • Swedish Club gives further details of 2024 renewal pricing
    Higher premiums 'vital to ensure the club continues to maintain a balanced portfolio and remains resilient, especially considering the current...
  • Suez Canal extends rebates
    Rebates are highest for voyages from the US Gulf routed towards Asia. But Suez faces its own set of challenges...
  • COP28: Agreement reached to transition away from fossil fuels
    COP28 ends with a significant agreement that calls on countries to transition away from fossil fuels, triple renewable energy capacity...
  • Consolidation in dry bulk shipping is easier said than done, says Pappas
    Dry bulk merger receives first thumbs-up from investors as Eagle stock jumps
  • Geopolitics and cost of decarbonisation top Outlook Poll of industry concerns
    Lloyd's List's 2023 Outlook Poll found widespread doubts that the 2030 and 2040 targets can be met, while geopolitics has...
  • Strong Chinese wheat imports from North America fuel demand for sub-capesize bulkers
    Increasing imports from the US and Canada drive shipment demand for panamaxes
  • X-Press Feeders to ply biomethanol boxship vessel in Northern Europe
    Supply of biomethanol in Northern Europe is likely to be ample for the feeder ship set to serve the shortsea...
  • Shipping will 'get there by 2050', industry heavyweights tell Lloyd's List Outlook Forum
    World is living through most dangerous times since Cuban Missile Crisis, claims Citi's Parker, with political tension keeping Cargill's Abdalla up...
  • Forwarders betting on freight rates remaining low
    On some trades, forwarders are undercutting carriers on long-term contracts in the belief that spot rates will stay subdued. But...
  • EU emissions trading to impact 37% of boxship fleet
    Cosco was said to have set the highest ETS surcharges so far on several main trades, while Maersk and MSC...
  • Daily Briefing
    Norwegian chemtanker attacked by Houthis in Red Sea | Star Bulk will aim to consolidate further after Eagle has been...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • Ongoing Yellow terminal auction seen reshaping a smaller US LTL sector
    Large LTL carriers are snapping up shuttered properties once owned by the bankrupt company, but US LTL capacity overall may shrink in 2024, industry experts warn.
  • THE Alliance adjusts 2024 network amid Panama Canal restrictions
    Next year's schedule will see two services that were suspended in 2023 remain offline, but two Asia-US services will be restored and new port calls added overall.
  • Truckers fighting ILWU, LA-LB terminal operators over chassis paperwork proposal
    Truckers say implementing the measure would push average truck turn times in Los Angeles and Long Beach, already among the highest in the US, even higher.
  • Panama Canal congestion, Red Sea 'war risk' premium complicating MPV outlook
    Voyage diversions needed to avoid Panama Canal drought restrictions and the increasingly risky Red Sea route will remove multipurpose and heavy-lift capacity from the global fleet, which in turn is likely to slow the rate slide seen during 2023, analysts say.
  • Rise in trans-Pacific air freight rates tempered by weak underlying market
    Rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific are at levels not seen since September 2022, but the indicators suggest the market strength will not extend too far into 2024.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • DOF sells elderly PSV as DNB cashes in $27m chunk of shares
    Norwegian owner selling vessel worth $9m as lender reduces stake
  • New dry bulk powerhouse has plenty of scope for consolidation and renewal, analysts say
    Investment banks line up behind Star Bulk Carriers' combination with Eagle Bulk
  • Borealis Maritime expands its investment team with hire from Fearnley Securities
    London-based firm recruits investment banker Wessel-Aas for Abu Dhabi office
  • Suez Canal raises rebates on tankers and boxships to lure ships away from Panama
    Suez introduces discounts on long-distance product tanker trips between South America and Asia
  • DOF cashes in elderly PSV as DNB cashes in $27m chunk of shares
    Norwegian owner selling vessel worth $9m as lender reduces stake
  • Mubariz Mansimov's Palmali bouncing back with order for 10 combi carriers
    Chairman of Turkish tanker company trying to put legal troubles behind him with Ukrainian cargo business
  • Lomar teams up with Rickmers to develop seafarer recruitment platform
    Hamburg start-up Turtle to collaborate with London-based shipowner
  • SSY hires two Norwegian brokers to lead newbuilding team
    Shipbroker tells TradeWinds it is building up its presence in newbuildings
  • Shipping urged to do more on carbon capture as COP28 diverts from fossil fuels
    Hard-to-abate industries such as shipping told to promote green energy plans for net zero transition by 2050
  • Russia fires up LNG transshipment action off Kildin Island as winter sets in
    But so far newly installed, giant floating storage units remain unused
  • A decade of consolidation: Star Bulk's swoop on Eagle Bulk is one of its largest
    Greek owner's stock has played a vital role in its ability to march toward goal of becoming 'solidly mid-cap'
  • Economou strikes again to lift newbuilding tally to 40
    Economou's companies have signed up for suezmax tankers, an LR2 and kamsarmax bulkers
  • Scorpio and Gulf Navigation target Middle East with new tanker management venture
    Italian and Dubai groups form Black Marlin with eight vessels initially
  • Top Ships could switch from share issues to buybacks as value jumps
    CEO Evangelos Pistiolis says Greek tanker owner trading at 29% of underlying worth
  • Bullets, missiles fired at Ardmore tanker in latest Houthi attack
    Incident comes hot on the heels of missile strike against Norwegian tanker on Monday
  • Bomb blast hits Piraeus office housing shipping firms, no injuries
    Material damage but no victims reported in Filonos St building in which a dozen maritime companies are located
  • Expanding Frontline adds to board with Fredriksen ally Cato Stonex
    Shipping investor elected at shareholders meeting on Tuesday
  • Golar LNG sees FLNG fleet almost doubling in five years
    Panellists bullish on LNG shipping but wary of specialist FSRU sector
  • Tor Olav Troim takes slice of $17.5m issue as Himalaya raises newbuilding funds
    Norwegian owner carries out private placement to finance newcastlemaxes
  • Eurazeo and NRP team up to finance Samskip's hydrogen container ship newbuilding
    Norwegian and French players arrange €22.5m facility towards first revolutionary vessel
  • Braemar bosses offered $1.5m shares bonanza
    New-look top team awarded options vesting in three years
  • Bullets, missiles fired at tanker in fresh Houthi attacks near Yemen
    Incident comes hot on the heels of missile strike against Norwegian tanker on Monday
  • China's Fujian Guohang orders up to 10 methanol-ready bulkers
    New ships will reduce fuel consumption and be able to carry more cargo
  • Swire Shipping's Jeremy Sutton joins Singapore Maritime Foundation board
    Also joining the SMF board is PSA International's Nelson Quek
  • X-Press Feeders to base new green methanol container ships in Rotterdam
    World's largest common carrier says availability of bio-methanol at ports on a global scale continues to pose a challenge
  • Comment: Shipping's COP28 message puts it in the decarbonsation ballpark
    Give us the fuels and we can get the job done - maritime leaders tell fuel producers, ports and politicians
  • Pacific Gas goes large on giant ethane carriers with $2bn haul
    Three of its 14 newbuildings are said to have been chartered out to Wanhua Chemical

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American Shipper web site
DECEMBER 13, 2023
  • Panama Canal transits plunge as larger ships are turned away
    Panama's drought initially affected transits through the smaller locks. The pain has now spread to the larger Neopanamax locks.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Arrival ports by:
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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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