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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 26, 2024
  • Temperature-controlled rail service launched
  • New groupage service to Mexico
  • Swiss forwarders banking on e-trucks
  • Girteka picks CCO
  • Representing Turkish Cargo in Central Asia
  • Tackling the end-of-year peak
  • Zim adds new Asia-Canada route
  • Air France KLM to adopt CRA
  • Clever mode combinations save time and CO2
  • A federal grant to grow Gulf gateway
  • Ivo Aris follows Peter Mundt
  • Automated storage on 800 sqm
  • A double success for Japan Airlines
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • 'Sider Harmony' joins Nova fleet
  • Detq: full speed ahead
  • Regular train service between Far East and Penza
  • A pledge to simplify tracking

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Two Maersk box ships come under fire in latest Houthi missile attack
  • Red Sea: buoyant demand for sea-air, but sea-to-air shift treads water
  • EU puts ports on the front line in fight against drug smugglers
  • Charter market heats up - carriers could need up to 200 extra ships
  • LTL betting: Old Dominion, XPO co-favourites post-Knight-Swift numbers
  • Alarm as road blocks by truckers and farmers spread across Europe
  • Not all shipowners able to trade EUAs, despite EU ETS already in effect
  • HMM links with North Africa feeder operator as it eyes new revenue streams
  • Global Critical Logistics appoints Brent Nagy as chief growth officer

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Crounse takes delivery of new towboat from Conrad
    Paducah, Ky., headquartered Crounse Corporation has recently taken delivery of the 6,034-horsepower towboat M/V Alice. Named after the company's first vessel that began operating in 1949, the M/V Alice was constructed by
  • New Jersey offshore wind gets back on track
    Back in October last year, New Jersey's plans for offshore wind development took a hit when Ørsted announced that it would cease development of the Ocean Wind 1 and Ocean Wind 2
  • VIDEO: Delivery of Sun Princess delayed
    Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises says that it and Fincantieri have mutually agreed to delay delivery of the 4,300 passenger, Sun Princess, the largest vessel ever constructed in Italy and the first ship

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Container News web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Idwal introduces condition improvement programme
    Idwal, an inspection, technology and data company, has introduced Idwal ID, a comprehensive programme to improve conditions. This digital platform offers defect management, fleet analytics, and benchmarking by conducting thorough ship inspections and generating dynamic reports based on detailed data. "Idwal ID brings together our market-leading inspections, maritime experience and digital technol
  • Port of Los Angeles to open new Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
    The grand opening of the newly completed Wilmington Waterfront Promenade at the Port of Los Angeles is set for 3 February. Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker, members of the Los Angeles Harbor Commission, Port officials and community leaders will be on hand to celebrate the new US$77.3 million "window to the waterfront" public park and recreation area, which will provide unprecedented acc
  • Addressing Cash Flow Challenges in Your Trucking Enterprise
    The trucking industry, often seen as the backbone of commerce, is undergoing a period of significant financial pressure. There was a freight recession that hit the industry in 2023 , thus leading to a dip in levels of capacity available to support loads, especially in the dry van sector. This decline in freight volumes and spot/contract rates compared to the previous year has created stiff challe
  • What is a reefer container? Dimensions and how they work
    A reefer container, also known as a refrigerated container, is an enclosed unit used for transporting temperature-sensitive cargo. Featuring built-in refrigeration systems, these containers maintain a specific temperature, ensuring the safe transportation of perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and pharmaceuticals around the world, either by boat, road or rail. Their use i
  • Maqta Gateway and Aqaba Development Corporation sign deal to digitalise Jordan's maritime sector
    In a move to boost maritime and tourism development in Aqaba, Jordan, AD Ports Group has announced the signing of a shareholders' agreement between its digital arm, Maqta Gateway, and the Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) with regards to their existing joint venture company, Maqta Ayla. Maqta Gateway will have a 51% stake in Maqta Ayla, while ADC will own 49%. "Guided by our leadership, we rema
  • Maersk rejigs India, Middle East networks amid growing Red Sea crisis pressure
    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has announced a series of changes to its ocean networks covering India and Middle East trades. The company has opened a new shuttle loop out of Colombo to help the transshipment of Mediterranean cargo to/from the subcontinent. The service will rotate Salalah, Colombo, Ennore, Colombo and Salalah, starting from 5 February. "In Colombo, we will have connections to Europe
  • MSC adjusts its East-West network to manage disruption caused by Red Sea crisis
    Due to the current situation in the Red Sea, MSC has temporarily suspended transits through the Suez Canal in both Eastbound and Westbound directions. This decision to redirect all vessels via the Cape of Good Hope has had widespread effects on global shipping networks. According to an MSC's recent statement, to mitigate the impact on their sailing schedules caused by this rerouting, the company
  • NWSA nears 3 million TEUs in 2023
    The conclusion of 2023 saw robust performance for the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), as both international imports and exports marked their fourth consecutive month of volume growth. Looking at the overall annual performance, 2023 volumes saw a 12.1% decline compared to 2022, amounting to 2,974,416 TEUs. Full imports for the year decreased by 13.7%, contrasting with a 4.9% growth in full expo
  • ZIM starts new service connecting Asia with North America
    Israeli ocean carrier ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced the launch of ZIM PNW Xpress (ZPX) service, an independent service that will connect Asia, Canada and the United States via Vancouver Gateway. The new service commenced operations on 21 January from the port of Cai Mep in Vietnam and will have the following rotation: Cai Mep (Vietnam) - Yantian (China) - Kaohsiung (Taiwan) - Xiamen
  • Gulftainer digitalizes operations and business procedures
    United Arab Emirates-based port operator Gulftainer has declared its intention to shift its core ERP to the cloud. The company will be adopting RISE with SAP and S/4HANA to enhance its global and regional operations, aligning with its broader digital transformation roadmap. As part of their extended collaboration, Peter Richards, CEO of Gulftainer, met with Marwan Zeineddine, managing director at

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Splash web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Wah Kwong JV poised to double LNG order tally at Dalian Shipbuilding
    Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport and its joint venture partners China Gas Holdings and Hong Kong's CSSC Shipping are set to expand their orderbook for LNG carrier newbuilds in China. MB Shipbrokers, formerly Maersk Broker, reports a new order for a pair of 175,000 cu m units is anticipated at state-run Dalian Shipbuilding ...
  • Equinor and BP part ways in US offshore wind swap deal
    Equinor and BP have agreed to separately pursue their joint offshore wind projects in the US through a swap transaction under which the Norwegian oil and gas giant will take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects and the UK supermajor taking over the Beacon Wind lease and projects. The agreement will give ...
  • US and UK sanction senior Houthis over Red Sea shipping attacks
    The US and the UK have imposed sanctions on four senior Houthi officials for their roles in supporting or directing attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Those targeted include Houthi defence minister Mohamed Nasser al-Atifi, commander of Houthi naval forces Muhammad Fadl Abd al-Nabi, coastal defence forces chief Muhammad Ali al-Qadiri and Muhammed ...
  • Jan De Nul secures Hornsea 3 contract
    Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul and Danish utility Ørsted have struck an export cable deal for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in the UK. Under the agreement with an undisclosed value, Jan De Nul will carry out seabed preparation, transport, installation and protection of 350km of cables that will link the wind farm ...
  • Vroon buys livestock carrier from Tsuneishi
    Vroon has strengthened its fleet following a financial restructuring last year with the acquisition of a livestock carrier from Japan's Tsuneishi Group. The Dutch shipowner has added the 2017-built Aurochs, which recently left Australia under its new name, Friesian Express. The youngest livestock carrier in operation takes the company's fleet of such vessels managed by ...
  • Red Sea naval forces struggle to contain Houthi attacks
    The futility of 22 naval ships trying to patrol 2,200 km of Yemeni coastline were once again exposed yesterday with two US-flagged Maersk boxships fired upon by the Houthis as shipping comes to terms with the fact that the Red Sea exodus is here to stay for a considerable time. Reacting to Israel's war in ...
  • Japanese press ahead with ammonia-fuelled ships
    Japanese companies have made headway in their efforts to deliver a mid-sized ammonia carrier powered by ammonia fuel by the fourth quarter of 2026. The consortium partners, which include shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), engine makers Japan Engine Corporation and IHI Power Systems, Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture between Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine ...
  • Ukraine intensifies Russian refinery campaign
    February 24 will mark the second anniversary since Russia unleashed the largest attack on a European country since World War II. In that period of time Russian exports of oil and gas have diminished, but only by about a third with fossil fuel exports still making up around 45% of the federal budget. Tired of ...
  • New Jersey gives go-ahead to two offshore wind projects
    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has awarded a combined 3.7 GW of offshore wind capacity to Invenergy and energyRE's Leading Light Wind project and Attentive Energy's Attentive Energy Two project. The state awarded 2.4 GW of capacity to Leading Light Wind and 1.3 GW to Attentive Energy Two. Attentive Energy is a joint ...
  • Europe seeks port solutions to staunch cocaine epidemic
    With Belgium holding the six-month presidency of the council of the European Union, the government has wasted little time in taking its next step in the fight against drugs cartels across the continent's ports, with Antwerp widely seen as the epicentre for the cocaine trades. The European Union along with port authorities and many associations ...
  • Cyan Renewables becomes majority owner of Sentinel Marine
    Singapore-based offshore wind vessel pure-play Cyan Renewables has acquired a 75% stake in offshore support vessel specialist Sentinel Marine, owner of the youngest fleet of emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) in the UK. Sentinel Marine has a fleet of 13 high-specification offshore support vessels which enables them to respond to environmental emergencies, such as ...
  • Red Sea shipping crisis stops UN from completing FSO Safer operation
    One of the side effects of the ongoing Red Sea shipping crisis has been the suspension of the dismantling of the FSO , a 48-year-old, decaying tanker that the United Nations has been attempting to move. Splash has repeatedly reported on the UN's operation to remove the FSO Safer from Yemeni waters. Last year, the ...
  • Georgia port secures federal funding
    The Port of Brunswick in Georgia has been awarded $15m in federal funding to help develop its East River Terminal, a bulk facility. The project includes building a new 165m long dock after demolishing the old one, as well as replacing half of a second dock on the site. The federal money will also aid ...
  • Transnet's new CEO under investigation
    The bad news keeps emanating from the headquarters of Transnet, South Africa's under pressure state-run port operator. An investigation is underway looking at corruption claims levelled at Pepi Silinga, Transnet's CEO. Silinga has been accused of handing his former employer - COEGA Development Corporation - a lucrative contract to build fences around the ports of ...
  • Maritime tech investment JV launches in the US
    AMA Capital Partners, a boutique transportation and maritime focused investment bank, has formed a joint venture with Boston-based Skysail Advisors, an advisory firm specialising in the maritime technology space, a sector that has seen enormous merger and acquisitions over the past 12 months. Evangelos Efstathiou, founder and managing director of Skysail, commented: "Over the past ...
  • Govan Drydock back in business
    A famous British shipyard name is being resuscitated after a 36-year hiatus. Scotland's Govan Drydock has been given the green light to re-open. Glasgow City Council has granted a change of use planning consent, which will allow the full reopening of its 168 m long drydock number one, which was previously designated derelict. Govan Drydock ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • More suezmax tankers take the long way to Europe and the Med
    Most suezmaxes now transiting southbound via the Red Sea are carrying Russian crude while those heading northbound are mostly in...
  • US and UK blacklist four senior Houthi leaders for Red Sea terrorism
    The US and UK have blacklisted four senior Houthi leaders over attacks in the Red Sea. The move follows US...
  • Prominent shipbroker says 'everybody knows' how to sell tankers to fund Russia's war and get away with it
    Affinity managing director Richard Fulford-Smith says his industry is complicit in facilitating Russian oil trades that deliver $225bn in profit...
  • Insurers' Poseidon Principles scores got worse in 2023, report shows
    Better data collection and larger membership needed to enhance initiative's impact, PPMI admits
  • 'Toxic fleet' of US-sanctioned Russia dark fleet owner Hennesea Holdings means company is 'done'
    Most of the 18-tanker Hennesea fleet is loitering in international waters after US regulators designated the owner and its ships...
  • China slowdown and lower coal demand stymie dry bulk growth
    With the world economy still relatively stagnant, there is little to push growth in the dry sector. Reduced use of...
  • Lomar switches focus from boxships to bulkers
    Diversifying UK-based owner confirms $500m worth of sales and purchases involving 33 vessels last year
  • NYK confirms order for medium-sized ammonia carrier newbuilding
    A new 40,000 cu m ammonia carrier will be fitted with the first marine ammonia-fuel engine to be built in...
  • Singapore's Cyan Renewables acquires 75% stake in UK-based Sentinel Marine
    The deal will combine Sentinel Marine's UK offshore marine services business with Cyan Renewables' extensive network in the offshore wind...
  • AMA Capital Partners and Skysail Advisors tie up to help maritime tech firms access capital
    Boutique transportation and maritime bank AMA Capital Partners and maritime technology firm Skysail Advisors are partnering up to help maritime...
  • Greek tankers enter Gatik dark fleet as new Russia sales restrictions kick in
    Two tanker sales mark the first moves from European ownership to enter Russian trading since Europe toughened measures to prevent...
  • LNG engines emit more methane slip than shipping regulators assume, argues study
    Researchers say the IMO and EU should increase the default methane slip value for low-pressure, dual-fuel four-stroke LNG engines to...
  • Reported drone strike causes fire at Russian oil refinery
    Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows at least three product tankers at berth in the port. It is unclear whether export...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk suspends US-flag operations in Red Sea after two ships targeted | Box shipping reaching Red Sea inflection point |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Red Sea disruption ends container capacity relief for ro/ro carriers: Grimaldi
    While container spot rates aren't favorable for vehicle shipments now, Emanuele Grimaldi said the size of the container ship orderbook could easily pull rates down as networks adjust to Red Sea disruptions.
  • MSC pulls Indian strings to USEC, Mediterranean amid Red Sea sailing chaos
    The service cuts could be seen as a step backward for the carrier after it significantly consolidated its ocean reach out of India in recent years to tap a promising trade outlook as the emerging economy expands.
  • Weak US manufacturing outlook darkens skies for trucking freight market
    Excluding the period immediately following COVID-19 lockdowns, manufacturing activity in the US is at levels that haven't been seen since 2011 when manufacturers were still recovering from the 20% drop in output caused by the global financial crisis.
  • Zim launches its own Asia-Western Canada express service
    The carrier is boosting its trans-Pacific portfolio with an additional express service to Vancouver that is separate from its slot-sharing arrangement with MSC.
  • Logistics tech providers tackle silos separating orders from freight
    Connecting purchase order management with logistics management has been a challenge since before the pandemic, something BuyCo and Gravity hope to alleviate with a combined offering.
  • 2M adjusts Asia-US East Coast ship schedules to account for Cape reroutings
    Maersk said four US East Coast services jointly operated with MSC will continue to forgo Suez Canal transits as the security risk in the Red Sea "remains at a significant level."

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Navig8 Group reveals details as 'eco' MR series at China's New Times begins to hit water
    Chairman Gary Brocklesby is touting fuel efficiency and carbon reduction in newbuildings
  • US and UK sanction high-ranking Houthi officials for attacks on shipping
    US Treasury Department links all four men to threats against vessels
  • US aims for 'scalps and fines' as it steps up price cap probes
    US sanctions regulator blacklisted shadow fleet operator over Russian trades last week, but is eyeing bigger prizes, says shipping veteran
  • 'A lot of money available': How to secure a $1bn shipping loan, by those who have done it
    Scorpio and GasLog executives discuss resurgent ship lending landscape after comeback year
  • SEB Oslo snaps up new debt advisory head from DNB
    Veteran debt capital markets banker Yannic Yvon's brief will include shipping
  • DNB sees 'exceptional' cash flow driving Scorpio Tankers payout potential
    New York-listed company is one of the discounted tanker stocks, bank says
  • Martin Stopford lays out three-stage energy transition plan for shipowners
    Industry doyen backs carbon capture and nuclear as stopgap until green fuel production ramps up
  • Double disruption: Red Sea crisis and takeovers dominate analysts' thoughts as earnings near
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at the upcoming reporting season and what stock researchers are monitoring
  • Next generation of LNG newbuildings tipped to be lifting ammonia
    Lloyd's Register director urges owners to keep vessels compliant over their lifespans as he explores energy-transition scenarios
  • New Chinese container ship players cash-in on rivals' Red Sea exodus
    THE Alliance suspends another Red Sea service - but Chinese newcomers are undaunted
  • How low can they go? VLGC rates sink to worst level in 21 months
    Rates have plunged from $170,000 to $20,000 in less than four months
  • Cape of Good Hope diversions push container ship speed and costs higher
    Boxships are going faster, while aframax fuel costs have doubled, according to a report from LSEG Research
  • Bruno Chabas steps down as SBM Offshore boss after 12 years
    Long-serving CEO being replaced by chief operating officer Oivind Tangen
  • Gram Car Carriers chips away at financing costs
    Oslo car-carrier lessor has hatched new financing deals on three vessels in two months
  • Foremost Group joins elite group of early movers ordering methanol-ready bulkers
    New York-headquartered owner books four kamsarmaxes worth about $168m
  • Cape of Good Hope diversions push container ship speed (and cost) higher
    Container ships are going faster, while aframax fuel costs have doubled a report from LSEG Research found
  • Red Sea 'car-carrier free for first time in 30 years'
    Gram Car Carriers board head Ivar Myklebust says transits had averaged 90 a month in 2023
  • George Economou hires new right-hand man to help fuel TMS growth
    Dealmaker John Papagiannakopoulos joins Greek tycoon after a decade at Tufton Group
  • Poseidon Principles insurers no closer to hitting green targets
    Second annual report indicates insurers' shipping portfolios are no closer to IMO decarbonisation goals
  • Hartmann spins off manager Intership in buy-out by CEO Rohdenburg
    Owned fleet not included in deal covering managed tankers, bulkers and gas carriers
  • DNK offers new insurance to cover owners' cyber risks both on ship and ashore
    Previous cyber policies have not brought together all an owner's risk exposure says DNK
  • CSI Shipping: Meet the forensic investigator shining a light into dark corners
    Julia Oppermann is on a mission to get to the bottom of the sometimes murky happenings on board ships
  • Revamped Vroon makes first ship purchase in eight years
    Dutch group snaps up 2017-built livestock carrier from Japan's Tsuneishi Group
  • NCL cruise ship passenger claims 36kg of marijuana was for personal use
    Two people charged with intent to supply banned drug on Norwegian Joy
  • Panama Canal appoints first sustainability officer as part of multi-billion green plan
    Waterway struggling with drought wants to embed decarbonisation into $8.5bn of planned investment
  • NYK orders 'world's first' medium-size ammonia carrier
    Newbuilding will also be the first fitted with Japanese-built engines
  • Panama Canal appoints first sustainability officer as part of multibillion green plan
    Waterway struggling with drought wants to embed decarbonisation into $8.5bn of planned investment
  • Booming tanker rates boost Stolt-Nielsen profit prospects
    World's largest chemical tanker owner will report earnings next week
  • BW LPG's gas trading arm on course to treble profit
    VLGC owner's new service is paying off big-time
  • Pareto Bank sees shipping book shrink as client numbers fall
    Shipping lender reports robust demand from offshore vessel markets
  • Nova Marine keeps foot on S&P pedal with third handymax purchase
    Swiss bulker player bags another Japanese vessel as the Orix conglomerate piles up ship sales
  • Swedish bank SEB sees shipping loans fall in 2023
    Lender's loans to shipping decreased by 12% to $4.9bn
  • Red Sea crisis halts work on decaying 'time bomb' tanker off Yemen
    United Nations says the project has been impacted by unforeseen operational and financial challenges
  • Blaze hits Russian oil facility following latest drone attack
    Local sources claim drones were to blame at Rosneft depot
  • Trafigura poised to spend $750m on ammonia carrier newbuilding orders
    Trading giant in yard talks for very large ammonia carriers as it gears up for future fuels and trades
  • Work on FSO Safer reportedly halted by Red Sea crisis
    United Nations says project has been impacted by unforeseen operational and financial challenges
  • Boom! Another Russian oil facility located near a port goes up in flames
    Local sources claim drones were to blame at Rosneft depot in Tuapse
  • Singapore's Cyan Renewables buys majority stake in UK offshore player Sentinel Marine
    Seraya Partners-backed owner says strategic acquisition facilitates move into UK offshore wind market
  • VLCC newbuildings: A no-brainer or a shot in the dark?
    Positive market signs tempt investors but will current hype prove misplaced?

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Former Polar Air Cargo exec pleads guilty to wire fraud
    Six people have pleaded guilty so far in a federal fraud case involving former executives at Polar Air Cargo, customers and service providers.
  • American Airlines misses out on cargo's fourth-quarter bounce
    American Airlines' cargo results in the fourth quarter were lackluster considering the industry experienced a mini-renaissance after hitting bottom in the summer of 2023.
  • Sea-air routes gain as bypass option for Red Sea shipping delays
    The air cargo industry finished 2023 on a high note and is getting an extra boost from the Red Sea shock as shippers divert ocean freight to keep their supply chains fluid.

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