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September 15, 2023

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Exim India web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • AMTOI successfully concludes 24th AGM
  • Dheeraj Bhatia to become Member of the Executive Board responsible for terminals at Hapag-Lloyd
  • IMEC a modern, sustainable trade route connecting continents & civilisations: Shashi Kiran Shetty
  • India seen not raising import duties on edible oils
  • US to enable steel, aluminium exports from India without additional levies
  • Lentil importers, traders mandated to disclose stocks
  • India's solar module imports from China slump
  • Panama Canal reducing daily transit vessels

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International Transport Journal web site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
  • Cargo-Partner expands in SE-Europe
  • Two North American rail carriers join forces
  • Scan Global Logistics enters Swiss market
  • EUR 380 million for terminal in Rijeka
  • Joe Biden nominates administrator for FAA
  • Container service for Russia's Far East
  • A sustainable balance
  • Rewe Far East digitises with Topo Solutions
  • Joramco appoints new VP of supply chain
  • Hutchison Ports: four decades in Duisburg
  • Higher eco premiums for e-trucks in Germany
  • Qatar Airways Cargo freighters return to Bahrain
  • Emons Group celebrates 80th anniversary
  • Europa Direct: new support for freight forwarders
  • USA's dirty tanker exports surge
  • VTG steel train en route across Europe
  • Go-ahead for drones beyond visual line of sight
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Brazil's contribution to the industry

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The Loadstar web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • Mechanics strike, and pilots may join in, as Cargolux stands firm on payouts
  • Prepping a A$1bn-plus Team Global Express sale
  • Record blanking as supply races ahead of demand in container shipping
  • Maersk launches 'a new age' with the first green methanol ship
  • The Loadstar explains: methanol-powered ships
  • US rail safety spotlight turns on Union Pacific after unscheduled inspection
  • Russia trade newcomer swoops as TS Lines sells redundant box ships
  • Flexport's Ryan Petersen talks to CNBC about product and profitability
  • Much has been written about Flexport's Ryan Petersen in recent days - but here is ...
  • Shipping faces two fronts in the war on emissions
  • Hapag-Lloyd's Dheeraj Bhatia to head new Terminal Holding entity

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Marine Log web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • Bid invitation out for Skagit County all-electric ferry
    Skagit County, Wash., is moving ahead on its plans to build an all-electric ferry to replace the 40-year old, diesel-powered M/V Guernes and has now released an invitation for bids for construction
  • Landmark methanol-fueled containership named Laura Maersk
    Well, now we know the name. Maersk has chosen a name steeped in company tradition for its first methanol-fueled containership: Laura Maersk. The name reveal came when the ship's godmother, EU Commission

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Container News web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • OCI Global to double its green methanol capacity in US
    OCI Global announced plans to double its green methanol production capacity to approximately 400,000 metric tons per year, due to the growing demand for green methanol from numerous high emissions industries, including road transport, shipping and industrial. The scale-up plans include entering into supply agreements for renewable natural gas (RNG) exceeding 15,000 mmbtu per day - as well as secu
  • APM Terminals invests in Croatian box terminal development
    APM Terminals announced that a groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of the construction of the planned Rijeka Gateway terminal in Croatia. "This is the greatest investment in the Port of Rijeka's history, and it will produce more than 300 employees on the terminal itself," said Maersk-owned port operating company. The container terminal will open in 2025, with a total investment of US$408 m
  • Stolthaven Terminals confirms operation expansion in US
    Stolthaven Terminals has decided to expand its facilities in the US Gulf. In particular, the planned expansion programme involves an increase in automated operations, additional specialist services for customers and the installation of new tanks. This is expected to significantly increase Stolthaven Terminals' current total US storage capacity of 954,491 m³. Additionally, Stolthaven Terminals' gl
  • Domestic Taiwanese boxship catches fire while under repair
    The cargo hold of a container ship burst into flames while it was docked for repairs at Jong Shyn Shipbuilding in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The incident, on a domestic vessel identified in local media as "Wan Long", happened around 3.54 pm local time on 13 September. The inferno sent thick black smoke rising straight into the sky from the distressed vessel. Police and the firefighting department were in
  • Deal between PANYNJ and CMA CGM secures significant terminal investment
    Governor Kathy Hochul and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced a significant new investment to expand and enhance the Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island, resulting in the creation of more than 300 jobs, preserving this location as an important economic generator for the island. A modified lease deal between the Port Authority and the facility's new operator,
  • Ports of Gdansk and Thessaloniki partner to develop transport corridor
    Thessaloniki Port Authority (ThPA) and Port of Gdansk Authority have announced a new collaboration aiming to establish the framework for research and exchange of best practices with a view to developing mutually beneficial strategic synergies and supporting initiatives and projects related to the development of a transport corridor between the two European ports. The cooperation agreement between
  • cargo-partner upgrades warehouse portfolio in Southeast Europe
    cargo-partner has placed a strategic focus on Southeast Europe and in recent months, the company has upgraded its warehouse facilities in Croatia, Slovenia and Türkiye. In late August, cargo-partner expanded its warehouse in Zagreb by 4,600 m² due to growing customer demand in Croatia. The warehouse was opened in June 2022 and is located ten minutes from the international airport in Zagreb. More
  • New member at Hapag-Lloyd's Executive Board
    The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has appointed Dheeraj Bhatia to the company's Executive Board effective from 1 January 2024. Dheeraj Bhatia will also become chief executive officer of the new Rotterdam-based Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding, in which Hapag-Lloyd AG's infrastructure holdings will be pooled. In 2014, Bhatia joined Hapag-Lloyd as managing director and initially headed Area India
  • EU Commission president names Maersk landmark methanol ship
    The EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen gave the name to the world's first methanol-enabled container vessel at a ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark today (14 September). The 2,100 TEU methanol boxship will carry the name Laura Mærsk with von der Leyen christening the vessel by breaking a champagne bottle over the bow. Besides the godmother, Maersk Chair Robert Uggla and Maersk Chief Execut
  • Container lines add blank sailings to match supply with lower demand in Golden Week
    With the upcoming Golden Week holiday in Asia in early October, as factories close, and container demand to and from Asia declines, shipping lines respond by blanking sailings to match supply with the lower demand, according to latest Sea-Intelligence report. "However, when we first looked at the blanked capacity at the 2023 Golden Week two weeks ago in issue 629 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Sp
  • Port of San Diego and US Navy ink agreement
    The Port of San Diego and the United States Navy have come to an agreement that will result in the early relinquishment of the United States Navy's lease at 1220 Pacific Highway. The Navy has leased the 13,759 square meters facility just east of the B Street Pier between North Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway since 1949, mostly for office use. When the Port was created in 1962, it inherited the l
  • Peak season starts slowly in Long Beach
    The annual "peak" shipping season began modestly at the Port of Long Beach, as warehouses remained overstocked and consumer demand continued to shift toward travel and other summer activities. Last month, dockworkers and terminal operators in Long Beach moved 682,312 TEUs, translating to a 15.4% decrease from August 2022. Imports fell 15.4% to 325,436 TEUs, while exports fell 23.1% to 93,402 TEUs
  • Back haul rates to China hit negative territory
    Carriers are paying their customers to move freight from North and South Europe, the Middle East and other backhaul trades, according to Arcon Containers. Arcon Containers is a tech company looking to improve supply chain efficiency and is part of the Saksham Group based in Mumbai, the group president, Supal Shah, speaking at Container xChange's Digital Container Summit in Hamburg yesterday, said
  • ONE and Project Maji join forces to provide safe water acess in Africa
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) partners with Project Maji, a pan-African safe water NGO, to address the critical issue of clean water access in rural communities in Ghana and Kenya. This partnership, made through ONE's subsidiary and regional headquarters Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd., aims to transform many lives by installing multiple solar-powered water access points. The company has funded
  • Wärtsilä solutions selected for first methanol-fuelled hybrid RoRo ships
    Wärtsilä will provide an integrated hybrid propulsion system for two new hybrid RoRo vessels. The ships are being constructed for the Swedish shipping firm Stena RoRo at the China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai). The ships, which will operate on the Stena Line Irish Sea system, will be the world's first methanol-fueled hybrid RoRo ships. The combination of new sustainable fuels and electrific

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Splash web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • Dolphin Drilling in pole position for India rig deal
    Norwegian semisub owner Dolphin Drilling has emerged as a frontrunner in the Oil India rig tender. The Øystein Stray Spetalen-backed company said Thursday it had submitted the lowest bid for a 14-month firm contract. Contract negotiations are expected to start shortly, and subject to the final award, start-up for the drilling campaign would be in ...
  • Siem Offshore scores MPSV contract extension
    Siem Offshore has secured a contract extension for its multipurpose support vessel . The contract will commence in direct continuation of the vessel's current employment and operations are expected to be primarily outside the North Sea, the Norwegian owner and operator said. In November last year, Siem fixed the 2009-built MPSV for a firm period ...
  • Transocean scores first-ever deal for 2013-ordered rig worth $486m
    Swiss-based offshore driller Transocean has won a three-year deal for the newbuild ultra-deepwater drillship Deepwater Aquila with a national oil company for work offshore Brazil. The contract is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2024 and represents approximately $486m in firm backlog, excluding a mobilization fee of approximately 90 times the contract dayrate. ...
  • Furetank and Algoma JV takes orderbook to 10 product tankers
    Swedish shipowner Furetank and Canada's Algoma Central Corporation are expanding their product tanker joint venture with two additional newbuilds, bringing the total investment to 10 vessels. Like the previous four-plus-four vessel order, the 50/50-owned FureBear JV will build the 17,999 dwt duo at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou for delivery in the second and ...
  • Bumi Armada JV closes $948m project financing for India's largest FPSO
    Malaysian oilfield services company Bumi Armada and its joint venture partner Shapoorji Pallonji Energy (SP Energy) have closed a $948m project financing facility for the floating production, storage and offloading vessel deployed on the east coast of Kakinada, offshore India, for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). Bumi said in a Bursa Malaysia filing that ...
  • MSC details plans for Hamburg
    The Hanseatic port community is in shock today as Germany's annual big government maritime conference gets underway in Bremen with delegates still absorbing Wednesday's news that Swiss-headquartered Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), the world's largest containerline, has moved to buy a 49.9% stake in Hamburg's largest port operator. The city-state of Hamburg and MSC yesterday signed ...
  • Cyan Renewables-led consortium to develop electric harbour craft operations in Singapore
    Offshore wind vessel pure-play Cyan Renewables, together with its consortium of six other partners, launched a project to jointly design and develop electric harbour craft operations in Singapore. Singapore targets for new harbour crafts to be fully decarbonised from 2030, but it currently lacks commercially viable solutions to enable such a transition, Cyan said. The ...
  • UK wind capacity overtakes gas for the first time ever
    An analysis from Imperial College London for Drax Electric Insights has found that the UK now has more installed wind capacity than any other type of power station after more than a century of fossil fuel infrastructure domination. The nation's wind farms reached 28.9 GW of capacity, overtaking combined cycle gas power stations with 28.7 ...
  • Petrobras unveils 23 GW offshore wind scheme
    Brazilian state-controlled oil firm Petrobras has revealed plans to develop offshore wind farms with a potential capacity of up to 23 GW. The company has applied for environmental licensing with the Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) for ten areas off the Brazilian coast. Of this total, seven areas are in the Northeast ...
  • Crowley and SEACOR join forces on tankers
    Crowley and SEACOR Holdings, through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, have announced an agreement to form a joint venture that will integrate their liquid energy and chemical transportation vessels, operations and related services into a new, independent US Jones Act service provider called Fairwater Holdings. The Fairwater fleet comprises 20 ocean-going, articulated tug-barges and 11 tankers, ...
  • TECO 2030 to supply hydrogen fuel cells for six Pherousa newbuilds
    Norwegian fuel cell developer TECO 2030 and compatriot Pherousa Green Shipping have signed a deal for the supply of hydrogen fuel cells for up to six zero-emission 63,000 dwt dry bulk carriers. Each vessel will be equipped with 12MW fuel cells for main propulsion onboard and each package will be worth around €23m ($24.7m) per ...
  • Seatrade adds more reefer newbuilds in China
    Seatrade has added two more ships to the four reefers it already has on order at China's Huanghai Shipyard. All ships will deliver by 2025 and will focus on the Latin American trades. The quick vessels are equipped with over 600 reefer plugs and geared with 40-ton cranes and form part of the company's fast, ...
  • Laura Maersk naming marks new methanol era
    Today is a banner day on Maersk's decarbonisation path with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, in Copenhagen for the naming of the Laura Maersk, the first in a series of methanol-powered boxships Maersk has contracted yards in South Korea to build. On a sunny morning in the Danish capital, the ...
  • Meadway back at Oshima with bulk carrier order
    Meadway Shipping has contracted Oshima Shipbuilding again to build a 42,300 bulk carrier, a second ship on order at the Japanese yard for the Greek owner. Delivery is anticipated in the first half of 2026 with no price revealed. Meadway now has nine newbuildings scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and 2026. "This strategic move ...

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Lloyd's List web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • 'Digital twins' can monitor liquefaction, Lloyd's of London told
    The 1946-vintage New York Produce Exchange 46 contract is still the dominant charterparty, despite three later versions, BIMCO points out
  • FMC chairman sees improvements in carrier conduct
    Two years ago, Daniel Maffei was telling carriers to buck up their public relations. In a much changed market, he...
  • Shipping will be target of state action in new cold war, Joint War Committee adviser claims
    Industry could be subject to sanctions enforcement, seizure and expropriation of vessels and armed attack, according to Herminius' Dominick Donald
  • Shell Marine head affirms focus on slashing emissions, not offsets
    Melissa Williams says emissions reduction remains the priority for decarbonising shipping, and the industry should maximise biofuels before moving to...
  • China Merchants confirms methanol-powered VLCC order
    Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co will build the ship for $107.5m, due for delivery by end-2025
  • Ground-breaking boxship named Laura Maersk by European Commission president
    'This new green vessel is the breakthrough we needed, but we still have a long way to go before we...
  • Maersk holding company sets up methanol producer
    C2X will aim to produce up to 3m tonnes of clean methanol by 2030, as demand for the product increases...
  • OCI set to double bio-methanol capacity in US
    OCI projects more than 6m tonnnes of incremental demand for green methanol by 2028 as more vessels use it for...
  • Second former senior official at CSSC research unit under anti-corruption probe
    Zhao, a 59-year-old official, is a former head of CSSC's 717th Research Institute
  • Shipmanagers set out code of conduct to counter criticism
    InterManager president Mark O'Neil says the test will be when commodity traders and charterers prefer vessels managed by InterManager. The...
  • Seafarer skills are vital to the decarbonisation effort
    Only eight years separate the thrills of first-job cadets and the professional responsibilities of senior deck officers. Then family life...
  • Crowley and Seacor to form Jones Act JV
    Companies will combine tanker fleets to create a new entity with 20 ocean-going articulated tug-barges and 11 tankers, and will...
  • Seatrade boosts boxship newbuilding orderbook
    Latest 1,800 teu capacity vessels ordered by refrigerated cargo vessel specialist are set for delivery from China's Huanghai Shipbuilding in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sovcomflot transfers tankers to new non-sanctioned entity | Greed driving London brokers helping sell ships into the dark fleet |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • Logistics software helping blur lines between forwarder, shipper processes: WiseTech CEO
    Richard White said in an interview with the Journal of Commerce the logistics industry is stuck in a pattern of tackling small problems instead of viewing international trade as a large, connected system.
  • Intermodal providers uncertain whether railroads are prepared for volume rebound
    Railroads told the IANA conference they have made important operational changes that will translate into reliable service when demand picks up, but some logistics companies are not convinced.
  • Forwarders now liable for export control violations as US tightens shipping security
    Washington is urging NVOs and forwarders to "know their customer," a steep challenge for co-loaders who bundle multiple shipments for multiple customers into a single container, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
  • 'Golden Week' surge turns to bust as trans-Pacific rates fall, blank sailings rise
    The gains in spot rates for ocean freight are eroding again as US importers see little need to book more space ahead of the holiday shopping season.

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TradeWinds web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • Expedition vessel freed off Greenland after three-day grounding
    Three passengers had Covid-19 but were isolated by medical team and crew
  • Brazil's robust grain harvests and Panama Canal delays boost midsize bulkers, brokers say
    Average spot rates for panamax and supramax bulkers skyrocket almost 60% since late July, according to Baltic Exchange
  • Japan's Lepta Shipping dives into gas with order for midsize LPG carrier quartet
    The joint venture company has splashed out close to $270m on the dual-fuel fully refrigerated vessels
  • Winter LNG market kicks in with floating storage on menu, Fearnleys says
    Record-breaking LNG newbuilding deliveries loom for next three years but more vessels still needed to meet demand growth and fleet replacement
  • Harry Vafias under attack again as activist investor rips 'self-dealing' at Imperial Petroleum
    Greek shipowner accused of self-dealing in several recent transactions by activist investor
  • Monjasa eyes South America as it waits for biofuels to move beyond trials
    Danish supplier brings green blend to Colombia and completes first Middle East VLGC refuelling
  • Optimisation service Engine launches fuel trading service
    Company says that unlike its optimisation platform, fuel trader Engine X will have a human touch
  • Alternative fuels crunch should push shipowners to look at tech, classification societies say
    ABS and DNV suggest onboard carbon capture could be a way forward
  • Three-year fix: Al Seer bags big rate for former Vitol VLCC from Equinor
    Term deals keep rolling in as charterers seek cover ahead of expected winter rally
  • India and Russia build ties to exploit Northern Sea Route
    New Delhi is looking to improve its port network and cut voyage times for commodities from Russia
  • What do Bob Dylan, Ursula von der Leyen, Maersk and methanol have in common?
    The Times They Are a-Changin' rings out for the Laura Maersk
  • Shell looks to modular LNG carrier design as it targets net-zero vessels
    Major's new concept allows upgrading over time as new fuels emerge while offering more cargo capacity
  • Boom continues as Fearnleys forecast 'crushed' by record VLGC market
    Analyst Mia Groeng says rates looking good for a couple of years as newbuildings are absorbed or delayed
  • 'We hear you loud and clear,' says incoming IMO chief as Carbon Intensity Indicator gets another public kicking
    Arsenio Dominguez said he has responded to industry consternation over controversial regulation
  • Tanker shipowners 'tremendously bullish' in market conditions not seen since 1996
    Capital Link panellists see nothing that can change a compelling story for the sector
  • Furetank and Algoma venture FureBear boosts orderbook to 10 biofuel tankers
    Swedish and Canadian partners add to series of intermediate vessels in China
  • OCI Global to double US green methanol production on industry demand
    Demand for green methanol as bunker fuel set to top 6 million tonnes by 2028
  • Carbon capture and storage goes global but only when the price is right
    CCS seems to be on everyone's agenda, so what size ships will be needed where and when?
  • AP Moller Holding and Maersk team up to launch green methanol production company
    Danish giants cutting out the middle-man to supply their own ship fuel
  • Tanker owners 'tremendously bullish' in market conditions not seen since 1996
    Capital Link panellists see nothing that can change a compelling story for the sector
  • Teco 2030 strikes $148m fuel-cell deal for Pherousa's first electric deepsea bulk carriers
    Technology company will enable the use of ammonia as a fuel, with a later transition to hydrogen
  • Comment: What price will shipping pay for its wonky moral compass?
    The search for profits amid Russia's war in Ukraine will have long-term consequences for shipping regulation
  • BP Shipping fleet shrinks by seven ships but roars back to profit
    Vessel impairments worth $134m written back as tankers and gas carriers transport more of UK energy major's own cargoes
  • KARMOL earmarks two planned LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversions for South Africa jobs
    Four-ship North West Shelf LNG-carrier buy concludes with at least one pair destined for conversion to floating regasification and storage units
  • Diamond Offshore taps bond market for upsized $550m offering
    Funds will go towards repaying and terminating its term loan credit facility and repaying debt
  • Cruise ship aground in Greenland waits for rescue vessels to arrive
    Ocean Explorer grounding highlights the difficulty of providing assistance to cruise ships in remote places
  • Freight buyers alliance with Amazon, Ikea and more asks container lines to bid on green shipping tender
    Eventual deal would involve moving 600,000 teu of containers using zero-emission fuels over three years
  • Meadway Shipping adds one more handysize order at Oshima
    Expanding Greek owner now has nine bulk carriers on order
  • Japan's Lepta Shipping dives into gas with order for midsize carrier quartet
    The joint venture company has splashed out close to $270m on the dual-fuel fully refrigerated LPG ships

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American Shipper web site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
  • Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond targets more 'price-gouging' shipping lines
    The plot thickens in the legal battle between Bed Bath & Beyond and container lines. More carriers are in the crosshairs.
  • Orders for freighter aircraft slow 'to a trickle'
    Too many freighter aircraft, especially single-aisle passenger conversions, are entering the market and lowering lease rates. But production continues to hum because cargo operators need more aircraft over the long term to support e-commerce growth and replenish aging fleets.

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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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- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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