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June 11, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • FFFAI joins Gujarat Maritime Cluster at a meeting in GIFT City
  • 'I am certain the government will enable Indian logistics companies to power their emergence globally'
  • New IMO regulations on mandatory reporting for containers lost at sea welcomed
  • WTO members share India's concern on EUDR
  • Petroleum products exports rise in May
  • East Container Terminal in Colombo Port to be operational by Sept.
  • Gradual shift towards alternative fuel-capable dry bulk vessels gaining momentum
  • Houthis fire missiles on 2 ships in Gulf of Aden
  • Saudi Ports Authority handles more cargo & containers in May
  • CMA CGM to enhance its NWUK & SCUK services
  • PIL launches academy to strengthen workforce competencies in maritime transport & logistics
  • Cochin Port mulls inviting EoI for green hydrogen pilot
  • Cargoes that can compromise supply chain safety highlighted
  • India's export of PVs up
  • Call for port sector to decarbonise entire chain of operations
  • SMP Kolkata bridges Haldia and China with direct vessel service
  • Coal sector investment seen growing 10 pc in 2024
  • MSC launches Britannia standalone loop connecting Asia to North Europe

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 11, 2024
  • Dongguan: a key air cargo hub
  • Spitzke Logistik buys ten locomotives
  • Synergies between Doha and Kuala Lumpur
  • Groupage network expands in Italy
  • Ikea's Indian itinerary
  • Red Sea services added to Arkas Line routes
  • A chief HR and compliance officer for PD Ports
  • Jet Blue appoints GSSA for New York
  • Optimised wagons for waste transports
  • Merck strengthens life science presence
  • PPG joins zero harm innovation programme
  • A promotion for Andrew Summers
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Air Partner picks executive VP
  • Automatic notification of sales opportunities
  • Testing refuse collection by e-truck
  • UK-wide warehousing service
  • Taiwan monopile removal wrapped up

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • ILA suspends Master Contract talks over alleged automation use at Mobile
  • French ports could face a month of chaos and disruption as workers strike
  • Samsung lodges biggest complaint yet: for 96,000 'erroneous' D&D charges
  • DSV, Kuehne, M�rsk & DHL - your next value delivery, please?
  • Threat of Canadian rail strike looms again after bid for conciliation fails
  • OX: London calling; innovator spotlight; DCSA: five years of too little...
  • ANA postpones NCA takeover again, as QR Cargo joins hands with MasKargo
  • Cargo Integrity Group reveals the most dangerous cargo found in containers
  • MSC ULCV call adds to congestion at 'unprepared' port of Karachi
  • Evergreen splashes out $500m on feeder vessels and more containers
  • DHL Global Forwarding appoints Shabnum Dawood to lead South African operations
  • Spotlight on... Charlotte Goldstone, news reporter at The Loadstar
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 24 2024 | Rail freight disruption, another wave of surcharges, and the ecommerce crackdown

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • VIDEO: South Brooklyn Marine Terminal transformation kicks off
    Equinor today broke ground on construction at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), formally kicking off the revitalization of the historic port facility into a hub for offshore wind on the U.S.
  • VIDEO: Baltimore's Federal Channel now fully restored to original operating dimensions
    UPDATED: As part of the Unified Command response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving today
  • Ventus Marine orders Z-bow hulled CTV quartet
    Singapore-headquartered Ventus Marine, a subsidiary of PSA Marine, has signed a contract with aluminum shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the construction of four BMT-designed 27-meter Z-bow hull crew transfer vessels (CTVs). In addition

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Container News web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • SRSA inks MoU with the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
    The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation to explore collaboration in sustainable marine protection and recreational marine tourism activities. The MoU was signed by SRSA CEO Mohammed Al-Nasser and Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan Al-Saud, president of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. Th
  • Houthis alleged hits on three ships
    Houthis continue to step up their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and have claimed assaults on three ships this week, including one Maersk boxship, Maersk Seletar. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree alleged that the Iran-backed rebel group had fired anti-ship ballistic missiles at Handysize bulk carrier Vantage Dream and a ship called Roza in the Red Sea. Ship databases show there are now two in-ser
  • Hapag-Lloyd launches new service linking Türkiye to the Red Sea
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new service connecting Western Türkiye with the Red Sea, which is expected to start in mid-June. From 15 June 2024, the German ocean carrier will introduce its new Türkiye Red Sea Express (TRE) with the following port rotation: Istanbul, Türkiye - Izmit, Türkiye - Aliaga, Türkiye - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Aqaba, Jordan - Istanbul Below, Hapag-Lloyd has noted the first p
  • Los Angeles Harbor Commission approves US$2.6 billion budget
    The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a US$2.6 billion budget for the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department for the fiscal year 2024/25. "This year's budget takes a prudent approach that carefully balances revenues and expenses and sets up the Port well for the future. Most importantly, the plan will allow us to stay the course and follow through on many strategic priorities and industry
  • CMA CGM upgrades NWUK and SCUK services
    CMA CGM has announced significant enhancements to their NWUK and SCUK services, which connect Spain via the port of Bilbao with Ireland, the UK, and the Netherlands. These improvements will take effect from 21 June 2024 and aim to serve clients better while demonstrating CMA CGM's commitment to expanding and strengthening its short-sea door-to-door services across Europe. To ensure unmatched sche
  • Overcoming Writer's Block in College Benefits of Studying in the USA
    College students often suffer from writer's block, defined as an inability to produce new written material, which can be both unsettling and stressful when deadlines loom large. A variety of factors, including worry, perfectionism, lack of creativity, or physical exhaustion, could contribute to writer's block. Recognizing what causes it is the first step in breaking it; once you understand its so

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Splash web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • Vantage Drilling plots Oslo IPO
    Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling is considering listing on the stock exchange in Oslo this year. The Dubai-based firm with offices in Houston and Singapore has hired DNB Markets as manager and listing advisor and Schjødt as Norwegian legal counsel. Further updates on the process will be provided in due course, the company said. Established ...
  • Brazilian deepwater driller lists in Oslo
    A Brazil-headquartered offshore drilling player has surfaced under a new name on the Norwegian public market. Ventura Offshore, which acquired Brazilian deepwater drilling firm Petroserv earlier this year, has listed its shares for trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Guilherme Coelho-led company has already raised $170m via private placement to partly fund the deal ...
  • UAE investor takes over Danish Ship Finance
    United Arab Emirates investor Magellan Capital has sealed a deal to buy lender Danish Ship Finance (DSF) for an undisclosed sum. Magellan, set up by Abu Dhabi-based Hassan El Ali after he sold offshore support vessel owner and operator Zakher Marine International (ZMI) to ADNOC Logistics & Services, is buying the majority of Danish Ship ...
  • Ventus Marine orders crew transfer vessels at Strategic Marine
    PSA Marine unit Ventus Marine has contracted four crew transfer vessels (CTVs) at Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine for work in the European and Asian offshore wind sectors. The 27-m-long CTVs, designed by BMT, are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024 onwards, with two managed by PSA Marine's partner Njord Offshore in Europe while ...
  • Well-to-wake study makes the case for ammonia
    A new study suggests that greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 61% are now achievable from using ammonia as a marine fuel, depending on the marine technology employed. This figure is compared with the emissions of current oil-based marine fuels measured from well-to-wake (WtW). The study was carried out by Sphera, a provider of ...
  • $20,000 a box? Spot rates on Asia-Europe ready to eclipse pandemic highs
    A leading container consultancy has warned shippers of the very real prospect of spot rates surpassing $20,000 per feu on the Asia-Europe tradelane. Rates have leapt dramatically over the past month across the board to highs never experienced outside the pandemic era. "The container market remains very tight with healthy demand, constrained vessel capacity, out-of-position ...
  • Noble Corp makes offer to buy Diamond Drilling
    Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has made an offer to acquire US offshore rig owner Diamond Drilling. Noble will acquire Diamond Drilling in a stock plus cash transaction in which the latter's shareholders will receive 0.2316 shares of Noble, plus cash consideration of $5.65 per share for each share of Diamond stock or $600m total ...
  • Ocean Installer sold to Moreld
    Norwegian private equity group HitecVision is selling marine construction contractor Ocean Installer to another company it sold earlier this year. Offshore energy and marine services business Moreld, owned by McIntyre Partners consortium, will be taking over Ocean Installer for an undisclosed sum. Moreld, which provides services to a range of blue-chip clients such as Equinor, ...
  • Globus Maritime sells its oldest bulker
    Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner Globus Maritime has sold its oldest vessel as it makes room for fresh tonnage to join the fleet. The Athens-based firm is shipping out the 2005-built panamax Moon Globe for $11.5m before commissions. The 74,400 dwt vessel is set to be delivered to an unaffiliated third party in or around ...
  • Chios Navigation books tanker newbuilds in South Korea
    Caroussis family-controlled shipowner and operator Chios Navigation has moved to bolster its tanker fleet with a pair of MR newbuilds in South Korea. Brokers report the company has contracted Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding for conventionally fueled, scrubber-fitted 50,000 dwt units. The newbuilds are delivering in the fourth quarter of 2027 at just above $100m, according to ...
  • Citing Russia's shadow fleet, Finland calls for greater oil spill response resources in the Baltic
    Littoral states along the Baltic are upping their campaign to take action against Russia's so-called dark fleet of ageing tankers transiting the region. Finland has called for the European Union to buy a vessel ready to handle oil spills in the northern part of the Baltic. Finland's Transport and Communications Ministry said oil spills from ...
  • Seadrill to delist from Oslo in September
    Offshore rig owner Seadrill has decided to delist its shares from trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Simon Johnson-led company has received approvals from its shareholders, and the exchange, with delisting set for September 10 of this year. Seadrill returned to public markets in Oslo and New York after emerging from bankruptcy protection in ...
  • Teekay Tankers offloads oldest suezmax
    Teekay Tankers has continued to dispose of its vintage tonnage, with the latest deal struck for its oldest suezmax. S&P databases show the New York-listed owner and operator, which had a suezmax and and aframax held for sale at the end of Q1, sold the 2005-built 160,000 dwt Seoul Spirit for $34.5m. The buyer of ...
  • Great Eastern Shipping snaps up another MR in renewal push
    Indian owner Great Eastern Shipping has continued its product tanker fleet renewal programme with the acquisition of a 2013-built MR. The Mumbai-listed diversified owner said the unnamed 49,990 dwt ship should deliver by the end of September at an undisclosed price. Great Eastern has been busy rejuvenating its tanker fleet this year with several deals ...
  • Three ships hit by the Houthis over the weekend
    Three ships caught on fire after being hit by projectiles off Yemen over the weekend. An Antigua-flagged general cargo ship called Noorderney was struck by a missile 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden and caught fire on Saturday. The fire was later contained. A second missile was sighted but did not hit the ship. Persons ...
  • TS Lines orders four boxships in Shanghai
    Taiwan's TS Lines has signed for a much telegraphed order for four boxships. Splash reported last month on a letter of intent - now firmed up - with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) for two methanol dual-fuelled 14,000 teu ships and two 7,092 teu vessels. The ships comes with scrubbers with brokers suggesting the prices are ...
  • Secondhand prices remain firm with tankers showing strong growth
    This week's broking reports show that prices continue to be firm despite a slowdown in sales. The Japanese-owned cape, Cape Keystone, a 2011 vessel delivered from Hyundai Heavy in Korea, has been sold for $32.5m. The last comparable sale is from early May. Then Danish mammoth Norden was reported selling the same-aged Nord Ferrum, a ...
  • 'If you torture the data long enough, it will confess to anything'
    Pierre Aury on all the new tech and systems attempting to make shipping more efficient. The Geneva Dry 2024 conference was the occasion to hear from a number of panels about how new technologies and systems - all cloud-based, and all, of course, harnessing the endless power of AI and/or big data - could help ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • Ofac sanctions captains for first time since 2020
    Four shipping companies and two vessels have also been added to the sanctions list as Washington continues the fight to...
  • Indian Register of Shipping completes purge of US-sanctioned tankers
    Nearly 40 tankers have been kicked out of IRS, which had taken on more than 170 Russia-trading ships over the...
  • Container charter rally continues with rates and periods still climbing
    "The prevailing positive sentiment continues, with widespread agreement that favourable trading conditions could persist throughout the year," says Braemar
  • Week in charts: Panama Canal transits stalled in May | Container rates approach pandemic peaks | Russian Urals crude price falling
    Water levels in the Panama Canal are rising despite stalling transit numbers, elevated freight rates has shippers anxious and Brent...
  • Shipping is stuck in the '70s on charterparties, says Torvald Klaveness' chief
    Greener shipping practices need to be written into charterparties to make them a reality. But shipping is stuck in the...
  • DFDS to sell non-core Denmark to Norway service for $58m
    World's largest operator of shortsea ro-ro services says sale of Denmark to Oslo service is due to limited freight volumes...
  • Wine, cotton and fishmeal all make hazardous cargo list
    List was compiled by the Cargo Integrity Group, which said it would publish guidance on how to handle the 15...
  • 'Much improved' financial performance at London Club
    Sharp drop in combined ratio will ease debut of new chief executive
  • Houthis use missiles and drones to strike two ships in Red Sea
    Both vessels caught fire but proceeded to Djibouti. No casualties were reported
  • The week in newbuildings: Evergreen ties up second methanol-fuel newbuilding series
    Taiwan's Evergreen Group has confirmed signing newbuilding contracts for six methanol dual-fuel feeder containerships at China's Huangpu Wenchong, for subsidiary...
  • Finland calls for pollution response vessel as oil spill worries mount
    The European Maritime Safety Agency has nine pollution response vessels stationed around Europe, but the nearest one to the Gulf...
  • A tale of three offerings: The nine-figure equity sales of Dorian, Zim and Torm
    Strong share pricing has given Dorian LPG an opportunity to raise cash by selling common equity. It simultaneously gave private...
  • Daily Briefing
    Singapore escrow agents feel the heat as focus on tanker sales intensifies | Ukraine's seaborne trade faces uncertain outlook |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • Somalia-based piracy menaces vessels rerouted away from Houthi threats
    Security forces preoccupied with Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and an increase in Indian Ocean shipping thanks to ongoing route diversions has created an opening for Somali pirates.
  • Increased consumer spending drives latest upgrade for US import growth: retailers
    The Global Port Tracker has again increased its forecast for US imports through September, with the National Retail Federation pointing to retailers stocking up to meet the rising demand of consumers.
  • Threat of Canadian border agent strike delayed, but not dead
    Shippers need to consider contingency plans for truck shipments crossing the US-Canadian border in case Canada's Customs and Immigration Union calls a strike this week.
  • Samsung FMC complaint alleges thousands of inaccurate fees assessed by HMM
    The volume of complaints filed to the US maritime regulator against shipping lines and forwarders has surged since OSRA-22 became law.
  • Capacity oversupply keeps India-US East Coast rates in decline
    The continuing rate softness comes as some carriers prepare to implement peak season surcharges ranging from $500 to $750 per container on Indian loads to the East Coast, mostly from June 15.
  • ILA halts talks over new contract until Maersk, APM clarify port IT projects
    The International Longshoremen's Association said it has called off talks for a new six-year labor agreement due to automation efforts at Maersk-operated marine terminals.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • Political will and an economist's eye: How the Panama Canal is prepping for the next water crisis
    Economist and Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vasquez Morales sets out his mission to deliver 'flow and rhythm' to shipping customers
  • Pessimism and Posidonia sends VLCC rates plunging towards year-low
    Broker Gibsons says downbeat tanker mood is likely to carry over into this week
  • War, pandemic and economic crisis: Ian Gooch on 15 years as head of London P&I Club
    CEO says mutual is in a good place after rebuilding job following pandemic and economic crisis
  • 'It was just crazy': Greek broker Drossos Skottis reflects on Posidonia
    Head of shipbroking house Optima opens up on a busy Posidonia and his firm's expansion plans
  • Gibson Shipbrokers appoints new Asia gas chief as it eyes new business areas
    Brokerage grows its green shipping, ammonia and CO2 activities with Singapore-based BW name
  • Altera considers appeal after Norwegian fine for illegal ship scrapping
    Shuttle tanker owner could pay $747,000 after police probe
  • Six-digit charter rates are back as CMA CGM pays over $100,000 per day
    Liner operators are again paying astronomical rates for short periods
  • 'New' product tanker demand from Nigerian refinery exports could be mirage, broker Gibsons warns
    UK company analyses a changing market with a lot of moving parts
  • Greek owner Golden Energy ups suezmax tally at DH Shipbuilding
    Owner adds third vessel as suezmax orderbook reaches seven-year high
  • London P&I Club rebounds to profit before leadership change
    Chief executive Ian Gooch signs off final figures after profitable investment and underwriting year
  • On the spot: Alexander Saverys tackles questions on takeover spoils and Euronav's future as a public company
    Belgian shipowner opens up on outcome of titanic takeover tussle and if he will keep reshaped tanker company listed
  • Rederi Gotland moves into Norway and Denmark with $58m deal for DFDS cruise ferries
    Swedish owner snaps up assets operating between Oslo and Copenhagen
  • Magellan Capital buys controlling stake in Danish Ship Finance
    Deal has been struck to sell a 97% stake in the shipping financier
  • Marios Iliopoulos buys AEK Athens football club from Dimitris Melissanidis
    Controversial Greek passenger ship owner assumes the leadership of one of the country's top teams
  • Idan Ofer sells $106m of Zim shares as he hedges another chunk
    Deal sees Israeli billionaire's stake cut to 16.5%.
  • Peter Livanos-controlled EcoLog plans to build large-scale liquefied CO2 business
    Greek owner nets approval in principle for its 40,000-cbm liquefied CO2 carrier design from ABS
  • HMM and Ikea agree to use biofuel for cargo shipments from Asia
    Major South Korean line signs up Swedish retail giant to low-carbon service into the Mediterranean
  • Step-up blacklisting to hit Russia shadow tanker fleet, says think-tank
    KSE Institute says G7 coalition needs to act as flag states have failed to act on sanctions
  • Ammonia can offer up to 61% cut in shipping carbon emissions, study says
    Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel claims first over line with well-to-wake study of emerging marine fuel
  • Growing risk: V.Group boots 30 dark fleet tankers off management books
    UK group has also turned down other vessels due to sanctioned business
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen pledges no change to dividends despite $929m equity hit
    Norwegian car carrier giant makes accounting changes over partner Hyundai's shareholding option in Eukor
  • Evergreen and TS Lines sink almost $1bn into series of container ship newbuilding orders
    Evergreen orders feeder ships as TS Lines goes for larger vessels
  • Finland urges EU to buy pollution response ship to deal with Russian shadow fleet
    Transport ministry wants vessel on standby in case of spills in the Baltic Sea
  • Gunmen approach crude tanker off Yemen as Houthis step up aggression against shipping
    Vessel increased speed as small boat drew nearer
  • 'Relentless' sanctions could hit revenue, admits Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot
    Sanctioned Russian owner's CEO says western pressure makes it difficult to work
  • Andreas Sohmen-Pao's Hafnia pushes for shake-up in Oslo Stock Exchange trading
    Shipowner urges Norwegian exchange to open up US-dollar trading amid sharp and sustained fall in kroner
  • US-listed Globus Maritime raises cash from ship sale and finance deals
    Feidakis family company sells its oldest ship and enters into a sale-and-leaseback transaction for its newest
  • Former Maersk veteran appointed top gun at Denmark's biggest defence firm
    Svitzer, Maersk Oil and Maersk Tankers alumnus continues to be in demand
  • Harald Fotland says Odfjell is laser-focused on doing 'what it's good at'
    Bergen owner and operator once had a sprawling operation it has since pared down
  • Tiny orderbook has Odfjell customers considering older tonnage
    Owner has chemical tankers built for 40 years of trading, but only now are charterers willing to consider the older ships
  • George Economou signs up tankers and LNG carriers for Lloyd's Register efficiency analysis
    Fleet of TMS Tankers and TMS Cardiff Gas to undergo decarbonisation assessment
  • Industry needs standards for class-ready notations, says WinGD boss
    Confusion arises as shipowners make claims to be ready for e-fuels despite differing levels of technology investment
  • Iino Lines confirms order of VLGC for charter to chemicals player Borealis
    Japanese owner says vessel will be first large gas carrier of ice class 1B

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 10, 2024
  • Cargojet enters charter deal for Chinese e-commerce
    Cargojet will fly planeloads of e-commerce goods from China to Canada several times per week as part of a direct-to-consumer logistics operation.

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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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