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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
  • Allcargo Supply Chain accelerates growth with strategic expansion & diversification plans
  • India's exports penetrating new markets: Commerce Ministry
  • Procedure for filing and processing of Bill of Entry amendment requests
  • PM inaugurates DPA's Interchange cum ROB at LC 236 on NH-141
  • Oil tanker paucity seen due to Red Sea crisis
  • Orissa HC orders arrest of Panama-registered cargo ship
  • CMA CGM new FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent to North Europe & the Mediterranean
  • India's steel production up 7.3 pc in Jan.
  • India wants cross-border e-commerce taxed
  • MSC receives TISAX result that inspires trust throughout the automotive supply chain
  • JSW Infra to handle dry bulk cargo at VOCPA
  • OOCL takes delivery of another eco-friendly 24,188 TEU vessel
  • Red Sea project delivers port security training in Djibouti
  • Port of Salalah implementing major container terminal upgrade & expansion project
  • Mawani announces completion of development of Red Sea Gateway Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port
  • CMA CGM PSS revision from North Europe to the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black Sea & North Africa

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
  • The major trends
  • Train extends European ferry services
  • Strengthening the sales team in North Asia
  • GSSA's parcel-focused service solution soars
  • Railfreight services in all Baltic countries
  • Svitzer gears up for listing
  • Braving the Benelux market
  • LAX: Air China Cargo inks cargo handling contract
  • Dimos' 'Intrac' wins award
  • Port of Corpus Christi confirms CFO
  • Tunesia renews 190 km of rail line
  • A move into Miami
  • CMSA shatters rail volume record
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bettina Baumann promoted to CEO
  • Linking the cold chain down South
  • Linking e-trucks with costal shipping
  • Fleet expansion with KMC

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Military action has put a dent in Houthi ability to attack shipping
  • OceanX: CMA CGM beats M�rsk; both trail MSC; Chinese forwarders battle
  • Shippers cheer US FMC final rule on 'abusive' D&D practices
  • CMA CGM posts 'expected' Q4 loss after freight rates tumble
  • More investment in CMA CGM Air Cargo pledge, despite weak market
  • Ceva prepared to dig deeper if there is a bidding war for Wincanton
  • Forget Birds Eye's dial, and raise temperatures, says DP World
  • Saia set for $1bn expansion as LTL market feeds on Yellow carcass
  • EC competition commission clears CMA CGM's Bolloré takeover
  • Delays in Guangzhou after Lixinsha Bridge collapse

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Ship Repair USA returns to New Orleans for a second year
    Marine Log's Ship Repair USA conference is returning to New Orleans at a new location on June 11-12 in the French Quarter. This second annual event follows a successful first conference last

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Pilbara Ports throughput falls in January
    In January 2024, Pilbara Ports recorded a total monthly throughput of 58.2 million tonnes (Mt). This marked a 10% decline compared to January 2023. Specifically, the Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 43.0Mt, with 42.3Mt attributed to iron ore exports. This represents a 12% decrease in total throughput compared to January 2023. Imports through the Port of Port Hedland amounted
  • Japan's container exports to US exceed 50,000 TEUs in January
    In January, Japan's container exports to the United States reached 53,695 TEUs marking a 10.4% increase from the previous month and a significant 17.9% rise compared to January 2023. According to the Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA), directly routed containers accounted for 33,583 TEUs, experiencing a substantial 42.5% year-on-year surge. In contrast, transshipped contai
  • Porto Chibatão acquires four Liebherr LBS 800 cranes
    The agreement for the acquisition of four cranes was formalized during the Intermodal event in São Paulo back in 2022. These cranes, delivered in September, have now joined a fleet of 16 barge-slewing cranes operating at the port. Porto Chibatão, established in 1987, holds a pivotal role in the region's logistical operations, significantly impacting the local economy. It serves the Manaus industr
  • Port of Barcelona handles 3.3 million TEUs in 2023
    Container movements at the Port of Barcelona reached 3.3 million TEUs in 2023, marking a 7% decline compared to the previous year. The decrease was primarily driven by a significant drop in transits (-20%), which are influenced by the strategic decisions of shipping companies. Additionally, exports (-12%) experienced declines across various sectors including chemicals, capital goods, food and fee
  • Asia to Europe container exports surge to 16.5 million TEUs in 2023
    According to data compiled by the Japan Maritime Center (JMC) using information from Container Trades Statistics (CTS), container exports from Asia to Europe reached 16.58 million TEUs in 2023. The Japan International Freight Forwarders Association (JIFFA) stated that this marked a 7.8% increase from the previous year and brought the figures back to pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019. By origin, co
  • Red Sea crisis milder than Covid-19, challenges to be seen in 2025
    The impact of the Red Sea crisis is less severe than Covid-19, although the TEU-mile boost has been significant. Clarksons' latest Container Intelligence Monthly stated that compared with December 2023, TEU-miles have gone up by around 11%, as around 620 ships of 8.5 million TEUs are rerouting from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks from Houthi rebels. Contextualised against
  • MSC gains TISAX label, proving commitment to automotive industry
    MSC is one of the first shipping companies to receive a Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) result. The programme provides a common assessment and exchange mechanism that ensures the secure sharing of sensitive information to partner companies, bringing standardisation, quality assurance and the mutual recognition of audits to inspire trust throughout the automotive supply ch
  • Contecon Manzanillo moves 20,400 TEUs via rail in January
    Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), a leading player in Mexico's port sector and a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), achieved a new milestone in January, handling 20,400 TEUs of rail cargo. "The increased use of rail to receive and dispatch cargo is key for us. We started a growth plan together with customers and FERROMEX in 2021, which allowed us to gradually increase
  • DP World partners with UAE's clean energy firm to drive renewable power for port operations
    DP World has signed a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a clean energy company, to explore and implement renewable energy systems across DP World's global port operations in the Middle East and Africa. The agreement aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) within the port operator's global supply ch
  • ONE achieves record load in Singapore
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has achieved another milestone with a sixth consecutive record-breaking load, this time aboard the ONE Infinity. Last week, the vessel set a new record load of 22,206 TEUs during its visit to Singapore. This achievement represents the culmination of six successive record-breaking loads carried by all our cutting-edge 24K vessels, which were integrated into ONE's fleet
  • White House to invest US$20 billion in US ports cybersecurity
    The Biden-Harris Administration is set to issue an Executive Order aimed at bolstering the security of the US ports, accompanied by a series of additional measures to enhance maritime cybersecurity, reinforce supply chains, and bolster the United States' industrial base. Furthermore, the Administration will announce its intention to bring domestic manufacturing capacity back to America, ensuring
  • CMA CGM applies new rates from Indian Sub to North Europe and Med
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has unveiled updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent and bound for North Europe, as well as the East and West Mediterranean regions. These new FAK rates specifically apply to dry cargo. They are scheduled to come into effect from 14 March 2024 (gate-in date). The new FAK rates will be as follows: From India & Pakist
  • CMA CGM's financials plunge amid stable container volumes
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM reported revenues of US$47 billion in 2023, translating to a 36.9% decline compared with 2022 figures, EBITDA of US$9 billion, down by 72.9%, and net income of US$3.6 billion from US$25 billion in the previous year. "Gradual deterioration in the maritime shipping environment throughout 2023, including in the fourth quarter, causing an anticipated year-on-year decline
  • OOCL boosts fleet with new eco-friendly Ultra Large Container Vessel
    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) announced the introduction of its latest mega container ship, named OOCL Abu Dhabi. This addition marks OOCL's eighth eco-friendly vessel with box capacity of 24,188 TEUs, further enhancing the company's fleet structure optimization. At a ceremony held at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard, Han Lina, vice president of the Supply Chai

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • The year ahead in digital tech
    How pivotal will digital advances be in the Year of the Dragon? The latest installment in Maritime CEO's annual outlook. In 2024 the shipping industry stands on the "threshold of a transformative era", blending digital and human intelligence prowess in aid of optimal management, says Captain HS Swaminathan, co-CEO of shipmanagement at Synergy Marine Group. ...
  • UK Chamber of Shipping names new chief executive
    The UK Chamber of Shipping has appointed Rhett Hatcher as its next chief executive, replacing Sarah Treseder. Hatcher has recently retired from the Royal Navy. His last role was as the UK national hydrographer and deputy chief executive at the UK Hydrographic Office. He joins on March 18, and following a short handover period, Treseder ...
  • Eolus submits revised application for Blekinge Offshore wind farm
    Swedish renewables developer Eolus and compatriot Vingkraft have submitted a permit application to construct the Blekinge Offshore wind farm. The Blekinge Offshore project is located within the Karlshamn and Sölvesborg municipalities and will have a maximum of 70 wind turbines which will be 330 meters tall. The production is expected to be around 4.3 TWh ...
  • Helix scores well intervention contract in Nigeria
    Houston-based offshore energy services player Helix Energy Solutions has signed a deepwater well intervention contract with Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil. Under the contract, the New York-listed company will provide its DP3 riser-based semisubmersible well intervention vessel Q4000, a 10,000 intervention riser system, remotely operated vehicles, project manag
  • CMA CGM raises its bid for UK logistics firm Wincanton
    French carrier CMA CGM has increased its offer to buy Wincanton to about $766m in cash as the UK logistics firm catches the eye of another possible rival bidder. The offer made through CEVA Logistics unit has been raised by some $47-$48m against the initial bid in January which at the time represented a 52% ...
  • Images emerge from Houthi escalation of attacks on shipping
    The missile attack by Houthi militants on the Rubymar, a ship carrying a cargo of fertilizer, has led to an "environmental disaster" in the Red Sea, US Central Command said Friday evening, while images have emerged of the first crew injury from the Houthi attacks. The Indian Navy has released images of the aid it ...
  • QatarEnergy to boost North Field gas output by 85% by decade-end
    Qatar's state-owned giant QatarEnergy has announced a new LNG expansion project in the North Field offshore project which, together with previously announced expansion plans, would increase its gas output from the field by 85% by 2030. The Minister of State for Energy Affairs and the president and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said that ...
  • Seatrium settles corruption probe in Brazil for $137m
    Seatrium has reached in-principle settlement agreements with the Brazilian authorities concerning "Operation Car Wash", a probe into allegations of bribes to secure contracts in the country's offshore energy sector. The Singapore offshore and marine yard group, formerly known as Sembcorp Marine, said the agreements include payment of about S$182.4 ($137m) in relation to the probe. ...
  • Sanko Steamship set to exit shipping as last vessel put up for sale
    One of the most famous names in Japanese shipowning history is readying to cease operations. Sanko Steamship has put its last ship up for sale, the 2021-built, 82,514 dwt bulk carrier, with top management telling the Japan Maritime Daily that the company will then exit shipowning. Sanko, founded in 1934, was the biggest shipping casualty ...
  • Euronav orders dual-fuel bitumen tanker pair
    Belgian tanker giant Euronav has ordered two dual-fuel 17,000 dwt bitumen tankers from a Chinese shipyard. The vessels will be constructed by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard and are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026. The two tankers have already been chartered for 10 years upon delivery from the shipyard to an ...
  • Great Eastern takes Ardmore MR
    Last week, Great Eastern Shipping revealed that it had expanded its fleet with an MR product tanker acquisition. Now broker sources reveal that the ship was bought from Ireland-based tanker firm Ardmore Shipping. New York-listed Ardmore had earlier put out a statement that it had agreed to offload the 2010-built, 50,000 dwt for $27.1m, earning ...
  • Lauritzen sells open hatch handy for a tidy profit
    Niels Josefsen, the CEO of Lauritzen Bulkers, appears to have timed the market well. Broker sources tell Splash that the Dane is attempting to exploit the strong upward pressure on asset values for eco-scrubber-fitted tonnage. Brokers report the outfit has sold a six-year-old, 36,200 dwt open hatch bulker, named , for $24m, likely earning a couple ...
  • Empty container moves soar
    Empty container moves are soaring, according to new analysis by container research outfit, Sea-Intelligence. Growing trade imbalances have led to a situation where the need to reposition empty containers significantly exceeds the growth in paying container volumes, the report points out. "Essentially, the need to move empty containers on the back-haul trades has grown 2.5 ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Rhett Hatcher appointed UK Chamber chief
    Rhett Hatcher, former UK National Hydrographer and deputy chief executive at the UK Hydrographic Office, has been announced as the...
  • West of England confirms merger approaches
    West brings mutual book back above 100m gt, while London proclaims high single-digit percentage point growth at renewal round
  • Costs mount as UN's FSO Safer operation remains on hold in Yemen
    Mounting insurance and salvage costs have left a funding shortfall for the UN agencies, which are unable to complete the...
  • Equipment repositioning hits carrier costs
    Container shipping is increasingly becoming a one-way business. The cost of returning empties is having to be factored into headhaul...
  • The week in newbuildings: Euronav pens bitumen tanker order
    Belgium's Euronav has ordered its first bitumen tanker newbuildings at a Chinese shipyard, with delivery due in 2026
  • Houthis target US-flagged ship as coalition forces carry out fresh strikes
    The Houthis twice targeted the US-flagged Torm Thor on Saturday as the US and UK forces carried out another round...
  • The week in charts: US ghost ship in Novorossiysk | Falls in Red Sea ship traffic stabilise | Record US-Europe crude flows | Ship recycling sector bogged down
    Marad tanker scrapped in 2021 pings AIS from Russian port, feeder boxships fill void of larger tonnage in the Red...
  • FMC publishes final ruling on detention and demurrage
    The US Federal Maritime Commission has been working on improving detention and demurrage rules since the pandemic. It has now...
  • More CMA CGM vessels transiting Bab el Mandeb
    CMA CGM sent at least one vessel through the Bab el Mandeb over the weekend. Another has shut off its...
  • War halves Ukraine's maritime trade
    A corridor established by Ukraine's armed forces enables vessels to move freely to and from some of the country's seaports...
  • Seatrium turns in $1.4bn 2023 loss
    The group also announced in-principle settlement agreements with the Brazilian authorities in relation to the Operation Car Wash probe
  • Daily Briefing
    Over 850 entities and individuals targeted in mass Russian sanctions | European green technology funding for shipowners is a gift...
  • Cetus Maritime continues consolidation drive via merger with Nachipa
    Cetus says its fleet is now 75% eco-ships, with the addition of Nachipa's Japan-built, modern handysizes

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Employers ink deal with Montreal port checkers while primary talks languish
    Both sides say cargo is leaving Montreal due to the inability to reach a new contract deal with the port's main longshore union.
  • PPIs show US LTL costs accelerating as truckload pricing stalls
    The US LTL producer price index rose 2.6% in January from December, while the equivalent truckload measure fell 2.6%, underscoring differences between the sectors.
  • Norfolk Southern fires back at activist investor looking to unseat CEO
    The railroad told shareholders in a lengthy proxy statement that CEO Alan Shaw is on the right path and urged investors to trust in his vision for the company rather than vote to replace him.
  • Red Sea surcharges being 'maximized' by carriers: shipper group
    The additional operating costs of diverting ships around southern Africa does not justify the scale of the surcharges being levied by ocean carriers, according to the European Shippers' Council.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Economou pushes OceanPal stake above 12% as proxy battle looms
    Greek tycoon keeps turning up the heat on companies in the Palios family
  • Greek real estate magnate ups stake in Marinakis' Capital Product to nearly 26%
    Ioannis Papalekas is the second-largest shareholder in CPLP
  • UK Chamber of Shipping appoints new chief executive
    Former navy man joins from Hydrographic Office
  • Seaborne grain trade this year gives reasons for optimism, says Clarksons Research
    Tonne-miles grew by about 3% last year on the back of logistical disruptions
  • Teekay Tankers says Canadian pipeline could add 30 aframax loadings per month
    Boss Kevin Mackay hopeful that Trans Mountain project will be a significant new source of tanker demand
  • Freightos shrinks quarterly loss as transaction volumes grow and expenses dip
    Despite container market challenges, Nasdaq-listed freight tech company completes 1.03m transactions in 2023
  • LPG shipping debutants making their mark on VLAC order activity, Clarksons says
    Researcher Oliver Stavrinidis says Maersk Tankers, Nakilat and Capital Gas are muscling in on new sector
  • FSRU demand fuels vessel hunt as projects eye up conversion candidates
    LNG carrier-to-regas conversions are a top pick but only if developers can find the right size and priced vessel
  • Fears mount for seafarer welfare as helpline calls surge
    ISWAN reports increased inquiries despite heightened awareness of mental health concerns
  • Podcast: Chemship gets Econowind sails and Norsepower grows as wind becomes 'the technology of 2024'
    Onboard Chemical Challenger as it gets four suction sails installed to help reduce fuel bills and greenhouse emissions
  • Greek owner Samos Steamship reveals $341m worth of newbuilding investments
    Company has committed to a VLCC, aframax and two kamsarmax bulkers at its favoured Japanese shipyards
  • Pirate 'mother boat' threat off Somalia rising, warns EU naval mission
    Improved weather conditions could see a rise in boarding attempts after a lull in attacks
  • Cholera scare sees NCL cruise ship barred from Mauritius
    Authorities carrying out tests on samples from the Norwegian Dawn
  • Gard vice president Julian Clark reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
    Messages of goodwill and support pour in after experienced shipping lawyer's LinkedIn post
  • VLCC newbuilding price hits 'financial-crisis high' as DHT breaks Hanwha Ocean drought
    Owner is said to have ordered up to four scrubber-fitted ships
  • US slaps Sovcomflot and 14 tankers with sanctions in next 'step' after price cap
    Shipowner blacklisted to try to reduce oil profits by Russia
  • Ex-Vitol trader convicted over bribery scheme
    Javier Aguilar faces up to 30 years in prison over 'sophisticated' bribery and money laundering operation
  • Carisbrooke boss de Jong follows Mats Berglund in selling Ardmore stock
    Tanker owner's audit committee chair banks $105,000 through disposal
  • Former Angelicoussis VLCC disappears further into the darkness with latest sale
    The ex-Maran Corona has now changed hands four times since the end of 2021
  • Bulker owner asks for Montenegrin state help after missing Chinese loan payment
    Crnogorska Plovidba needs support from Montenegrin government after seeing revenue fall in 2023
  • Indian court orders bulker arrest three months after cocaine seizure
    Vietnamese-controlled Debi and its crew have been stuck in Paradip since the end of November
  • Tanker sales to Russia's 'shadow fleet' could be blocked under new EU rules
    Measures introduced by the 27-nation bloc attempt to stop the sale of elderly vessels to haul Russian oil above the price cap
  • Bulker owner asks for state help after missing Chinese loan payment
    Crnogorska Plovidba needs support from Montenegrin government after seeing revenue fall in 2023
  • Newcomer Samos Energy tied to debut bulker deal with secondhand purchase
    UK firm is said to be widening its footprint from offshore and oil production
  • Regional Container Lines profits tumble 90%
    Thai operator looks to Red Sea crisis to lift rates
  • Top Hunter bosses cash in stock, but ready to pounce on more
    Finance chief Lars Brynildsrud and COO Sujoy Seal ready to add more shares in follow-on offerings
  • P&I clubs pull cover after UK blacklists tanker operator Fractal
    Western providers American Club and West of England have ended cover for 24-strong Fractal fleet
  • Higher taxes and costs drag down profit at Singapore's Kim Heng
    Revenue from renewable activities increases by more than 80%
  • Euronav moves into bitumen tankers with order for methanol and ammonia-powered ships
    Saverys family company contracts its smallest vessels in deal at China Merchants Jinling
  • Massive write-downs push Singapore's Seatrium to $1.4bn loss
    Yard group also reaches settlement with Brazilian authorities over Operation Car Wash anti-corruption probe
  • Attack on US-flagged Torm tanker foiled by allied warship
    USS Mason intercepts missile that was likely targeting nine-year-old product carrier
  • CMA CGM profit sharply down amid cloudy outlook for 2024
    French liner conglomerate says diversification will help it cope better with cyclical markets in the future
  • First capesize bulker sold for recycling this year as Lila Global ditches ex-Cosco giant
    GMS-linked shipowner opts to recycle at Gadani, where recyclers are beating rivals in India and Bangladesh on price
  • Higher taxes and costs drag down profit at Singapore's Kim Heng
    SGX-listed company sees revenue from its renewable energy activities increase by over 80%

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
  • Where live entertainment meets customs compliance
    Rock-it Global is the first company in the U.S. to generate a digital passport for goods, which simplifies customs entry for products that aren't intended to be sold in the destination country.
  • Threat of strike looms large over East, Gulf Coast ports
    Dockworkers are fully prepared to swap pallet jacks for picket signs come October.

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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:
- alphabetical order
- 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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