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Exim India web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Sonowal visiting Singapore to boost maritime cooperation
  • TKM Global skilfully handles challenging project cargo movement for Tata Steel
  • Customs rule changes could raise compliance costs for importers: GTRI
  • US fees on Chinese ships seen causing trade apocalypse
  • India likely to import less LPG in 2025
  • India imposes anti-dumping duties on 5 products from China
  • VOC Port's wind energy generation results in substantial carbon savings
  • BCBA, JNPA and VPPL conduct orientation program on fundamentals of logistics & Customs clearance at Palghar
  • AI in shipping and the vital data foundations
  • MOL to deploy world's first ammonia-fuelled Capesize bulkers and chemical tankers
  • Maintenance dredging at Mumbai Port berths
  • Satish Honnakkatte assumes charge as Deputy Chairperson of Cochin Port Authority
  • India will lower tariffs, but reciprocal duties on: US
  • Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at $800 mn due to Red Sea crisis: Egypt
  • Export duty on onion withdrawn from April
  • Railways exporting coaches to Europe, Australia, Saudi Arabia: Minister

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 25, 2025
  • Grimaldi supports Unicef shipments to Senegal
  • SGV calls for efficient restructuring
  • Mounting pressure on Chinese box market
  • Kinaxia - Cox succeeds Conroy
  • Cargoline partner awards
  • Swiss-Canadian cooperation on medical deliveries
  • Partnering for airport charges data worldwide
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Alstom Traxx for Slovenia
  • UP appoints Christina Conlin as chief legal officer
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports record performance
  • Lidl's biggest logistics hub in Portugal

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Semiconductors could compensate for air freight's lost ecommerce traffic
  • Truckers face a serious threat as large shippers develop networks
  • The new Expeditors takes shape - management update
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 12 | Geopolitics, Gemini and DOGE
  • OceanX: Hapag-Lloyd and 'the cost of quality'; Q4 '24 Ebit slump for carriers; AI agents
  • 'Weakened' Maersk paying a heavy price for its lack of fleet growth
  • Cosco profits surge, but headwinds from the US may slow pace of growth
  • 'Market engagement' is key to reviving South Africa's flagging logistics
  • Lomar Shipping set to trial 'innovative' hydrogen dual-fuel system

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Reederei Norden-Frisia names Germany's first electric cat ferry Frisia E-I
    Germany's Reederei Norden-Frisia has held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, the Frisia E-I. In a boost for sustainable public transport, the vessel, a Damen Fast Ferry 3209 Electric, is the
  • Tidewater Transportation goes to Gunderson for four new refined products barges
    Vancouver, Wash.-based Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, the largest barge transportation and termina network on the Columbia-Snake River system, reports that it has finalized a contract with Portland, Oregon-based Gunderson Marine & Iron,

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Container News web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • DP World, Reliance Industries team up on innovative rail solution
    DP World and India's Reliance Industries have partnered to launch an innovative logistics solution for the petrochemicals industry, shifting product transport from road to rail. This initiative is expected to cut carbon emissions significantly while enhancing operational efficiency. The new solution connects Reliance Industries' Jamnagar plant in Gujarat, India, to DP World's inland container dep
  • Maersk and Port of NY&NJ reach lease extension deal for APM Terminals Elizabeth
    Maersk and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) have agreed to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth's lease through December 2062. The deal was originally set to expire in 2029, but the lease extension marks a significant milestone in the company's partnership with the US port, which dates back over a century. The 33-year lease extension paves the way for major infrastructure investme
  • Noatum Maritime receives first LNG-powered vessel for United Global Ro-Ro JV
    Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has received its first LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Ro-Ro vessel, which will be utilised by the recently formed joint venture (JV) with Erkport, United Global Ro-Ro. Forming part of Noatum Maritime's Ro-Ro expansion strategy, the newbuild vessel, named UGR Al Samha, a flagship for the Ro-Ro business, boasts 12
  • The Green Gamble: Navigating Risks and Opportunities in Sustainable Ship Financing
    Reed Smith, in partnership with DNV Maritime Advisory, organized "The Green Gamble: Balancing Risks and Opportunities in Shipping Investments" seminar at their London office. This half-day seminar, attended by over 70 specialists, including advisors, investors, representatives from shipping and energy sectors, and legal experts, focused on the current trends in sustainable ship financing. The mar
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen secures US$2 billion transport deal extension
    Scandinavian RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen strengthens its partnership with an established auto original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and enters a 10-year contract extension. The contract has an overall estimated gross revenue of US$2 billion, effective from April 2027. Both parties aim to grow the partnership and develop new, efficient solutions that will optim
  • Shippers turning to futures and longer-term contracts to manage risks
    Daily turnover of Asia-North Europe (EC) container freight futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange has reached US$1.5 billion. Speakers at the "Navigating the Volatility of Container Freight Rates" conference in Singapore today (24 March), said that years ago, interest in such futures wasn't high, but disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the blockage of the Suez Canal with Ever Gi
  • Somaliland's Growing Influence in Global Shipping
    As the Red Sea crisis continues, Somaliland is about to emerge as a pivotal spot for Western interests, especially for maritime shipping, as long as the region becomes more and more a field of geopolitical competition. China has become increasingly proactive in Africa, working to broaden its sphere of influence through substantial investments under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly
  • Seaspan to equip its entire fleet with Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper
    Israeli maritime technology provider Orca AI announced that Hong Kong-based container vessel owner Seaspan Corporation will integrate its cutting-edge SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet. Seaspan aims to support safety improvements and operational cost savings through Orca AI's solution. Seaspan began using Orca AI's SeaPod digital watchkeeper on select vessels to enhance situation
  • COSCO doubles profits in 2024
    COSCO SHIPPING Holdings reported a doubling of annual profits, achieving an operating revenue of RMB 233.86 billion (US$32.3 billion) in 2024, representing a 33.3% year-on-year increase. Additionally, the company's Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) reached RMB 69.95 billion (US$9.65 billion), representing an increase of 90.8% year-on-year, the net profit was approximately RMB55.40 billion
  • Hapag-Lloyd extends Le Havre omission from SWX service
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an extension of its decision to omit the port of Le Havre from its South America Westcoast (SWX) service. The SWX service connects Northern Europe with the West Coast of Latin America and the Caribbean. The German carrier initially announced the omission of the French port in October 2024 and has now decided to extend this measure until further notice to enhance service
  • ClassNK announces leadership restructuring
    ClassNK's current Senior Vice President, Hayato Suga, has been appointed as President and CEO as well as Representative Director of the ship classification society. Additionally, current Corporate Officer Fumihiko Higashi has been appointed as Executive Vice President of the organization. The leadership changes took effect on 21 March. Former President & CEO Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed a
  • Nhava Sheva Port launches US$500M road project to ease congestion
    Indian shippers and supply chain stakeholders at Nhava Sheva Port (JNPA) could see significant relief from landside congestion as the port has won government approval for a new access road system. The project plan calls for a 29-kilometre link from the harbour to the nearest state highway intersection point. To be built on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model, it is estimated to cost about US$525

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Splash web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Performance Shipping flips aframax for $21.5m profit
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner and operator Performance Shipping has nearly doubled its money by selling one of its aframaxes. The Andreas Michalopoulos company has offloaded the 2011-built P Yanbu for $39m after picking up the 105,400 dwt vessel in late 2020 for $22m. The Japanese-built unit has been delivered to its new undisclosed owner, delivering ...
  • Icon Energy bolsters fleet with modern ultramax
    Nasdaq-listed Greek bulker outfit Icon Energy is expanding its fleet by bringing in a 2020-built ultramax on a bareboat charter. The Ismini Panagiotidi-led company said the 63,668 dwt scrubber-fitted vessel, to be named Charlie, should join the fleet between May and August 2025. The deal includes an advance payment of $2.75m, the same amount upon ...
  • Maersk seals 33-year lease extension at port of NY and NJ
    AP Moller-Maersk has reached an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to extend APM Terminals Elizabeth's lease through December 2062. Originally set to expire in 2029, the 33-year lease extension "paves the way for major infrastructure investments which will enhance capacity and transport velocity, create jobs and strengthen the US ...
  • Uni-Tankers brings in fresh tonnage
    Denmark's Uni-Tankers is renewing its fleet with two modern stainless steel vessels. The Per Ekmann-led outfit is adding the Selandia Swan to its owned fleet this spring. The ship is said to represent the company's ongoing commitment to renewing its fleet with new, energy-efficient tonnage. Uni-Tankers is also bringing in the 2024-built 6,000 dwt Tina ...
  • Diana Shipping bags Cargill panamax fixture
    Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has landed another charter deal with Cargill, the New York-listed company's fourth fixture with the commodities trading giant in just over a month. The Semiramis Paliou-led company has secured employment for the 2010-built panamax Leto from end-March through to July 16, 2026, and extension options for up to two more ...
  • Drydocks World scores FPSO refurbishment deal from Modec
    Dubai-based Drydocks World has been awarded a contract to refurbish and extend the operational life of the Baobab Ivoirian FPSO by floater expert Modec. The project is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and last for eight months. It will include extensive structural improvements to the vessel, including the renewal of 1,000 tons of steel, ...
  • Wood extends deadline for Sidara takeover talks
    UK consulting and engineering firm Wood has extended the deadline for discussions over a possible takeover by Dubai-based company Sidara. Last month, Wood confirmed reports that Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, also known as Sidara, has made an approach for a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen bags transport deal extension worth $2bn
    Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has been awarded a 10-year contract extension with an undisclosed automotive equipment manufacturer. According to an Oslo Bors filing, the long-term deal has an overall estimated gross revenue of $2bn and is set to start in April 2027. The car carrier operator will deliver a broad scope of services ...
  • MOL and CMB.TECH join forces for world's first ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemaxes and chemical tankers
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Belgium's CMB.TECH have partnered up to jointly own and charter nine landmark newbuildings that can run on ammonia fuel. The Tokyo-based shipping giant said the deal with its Antwerp-headquartered peer covers three ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers, and six chemical tankers, two of which will be ammonia dual-fuel, while the ...
  • Shell green lights Gato do Mato project off Brazil
    UK-based energy supermajor Shell has taken the final investment decision for Gato do Mato, a deep-water project in the pre-salt area of the Santos Basin offshore Brazil. The Gato do Mato consortium includes operator Shell with a 50% stake and its partners Ecopetrol and TotalEnergies which hold 30% and 20% stakes respectively. Pré-Sal Petróleo is ...
  • Fugro vessel runs aground off Italy
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has reported that one of its survey vessels has run aground off the Italian island of Elba. Fugro's 2003-built geophysical survey vessel Fugro Mercator ran aground on Saturday, March 22. The authorities were immediately notified and the Italian coastguard arrived on site to provide support and monitor the situation. The 11-strong crew ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Trump vows to tariff countries importing Venezuelan oil
    Trump plans to levy a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting April 2, which will...
  • Crunch time for US port fee threat as final Washington hearings begin
    Business leaders have descended on Washington, DC, to fight the plan to tax US port calls. Will the US bow...
  • APMT to invest $500m in port of NY and NJ
    Maersk's terminal unit APM Terminals has reached an agreement with the Port of New York and New Jersey to extend...
  • Can green ship finance deliver in 2025?
    Lloyd's List senior reporter Declan Bush asks what's next for green ship finance amid an ESG backlash, a second Trump...
  • Fincantieri back in black with 2024 results
    Revenue increased 6% in 2024 as the Trieste-based company acquired a record level of orders, more than doubling its 2023...
  • Baltic and Arctic are newest AIS interference hotspots
    The disruption largely impacts vessels trading out of Russian ports but is also hitting ships sailing into and out of...
  • Former Singapore PM warns of geopolitical choppy waters for shipping
    The political veteran's remarks on the first day of the Singapore Maritime Week echoed mounting concerns about the global order...
  • Shadow fleet tankers remain in recycling limbo as sanctions prevent sales
    Ageing VLCCs Artemis III and Itaugua are stranded off the coast of Bangladesh as local letter of credit transacting banks...
  • Global trade faces 25% tariff surge by 2026, warns Nobel-prize winning economist
    Nobel laureate and US economist Paul Krugman predicts tariffs on nearly all global trade could rise to 25% by this...
  • The week in charts: Gambia's detention surge | Box rates still sinking but disruptions | Syria's online seaborne trade reaches new highs
    Gambia went from having no tankers flying its flag in 2023 to 35 oil and gas tankers by mid-March 2025;...
  • The week in newbuildings: Japanese yards pick up ro-ro ships and bulker orders
    Orders for two bulk carriers, a pair of gas carriers, three ro-ro cargo vessels, eight tankers and eight general cargoships...
  • London Gateway expansion work to start in May
    DP World has sought the necessary regulatory approval and will begin constructing two new berths and a new rail terminal
  • The Daily View: Urgent inaction
    DecarbonisationSustainabilityContainers
  • Cosco Shipping doubles profit
    The company reported a 6.1% rise in total container throughput for its port operations in 2024, reaching 144m teu, while...
  • MOL and CMB.Tech partner on world's first ammonia-fuelled capesizes
    The two companies will jointly own and charter two dual-fuel ammonia chemical tankers and two dual-fuel ammonia capesize bulk carriers
  • Daily Briefing
    China-Taiwan conflict fears could spark war risk insurer exodus | Gambia's dark fleet gambit sees detentions and sanctions surge |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • APM to spend $500 million to enhance cargo handling at Elizabeth terminal
    Capacity improvements at the New Jersey facility will include optimization of the terminal layout, rebuilding berths at a higher level to allow for anticipated increases in the sea level and replacing existing cargo-handling equipment with zero-emission, electric machines.
  • Maersk holds top spot for US Gulf import carriers in 2024; MSC best for exports
    The top 10 carriers for imports collectively hauled 2.43 million TEUs into the Gulf Coast last year and had a market share of almost 94%, according to the latest Journal of Commerce rankings.
  • US LTL getting in position for higher freight demand - when it comes
    While there's no strong demand trigger for LTL freight on the horizon, providers continue to add terminals and lanes to growing networks.
  • Likelihood of IMO fuel standard set to reshape container shipping market
    Why the impact is so potentially profound is the way carriers would likely respond to a scenario where a fuel standard is imposed on them, but no automatically higher cost is imposed on shippers to pay, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Heathrow shutdown plunges air cargo supply chain into chaos
    Air cargo operators out of Europe's busiest airport will face at least a week of turmoil as airlines, forwarders and terminals start clearing the rapidly building backlog of freight when flight operations restart at midnight Friday.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • SPM plots expansion after selling anchor-handlers and tanker to Japanese lessors
    UAE-based owner continues to refinance through sale-and-leaseback deals
  • Unions calls for wider port fee and yard support, as Chinese groups voice opposition
    ILWU official proposing extending charge to land borders
  • VLCC crew left adrift without fuel after sanctioned tanker abandoned for third time in two years
    Seafarers managed to reach port in Venezuela using emergency fuel supply in symbol of growing scandal
  • Fincantieri hails 'remarkable year' as newbuilding orders double to record levels
    Pierroberto Folgiero-led shipbuilder boosted by strong growth in offshore sector
  • ClassNK appoints new head amid fresh management reshuffle
    Hayato Suga says mission is to deliver services like 'top sushi chef'
  • US-listed tanker owner DHT Holdings linked to sale of its Chinese-built VLCCs
    Chief executive Svein Moxnes Harfjeld says vessels are not sold
  • Performance Shipping sheds aframax for firm price and big profit
    P Yanbu sold in opportunistic deal due to favourable market conditions, company says
  • Solong owner Ernst Russ hives off feeder vessel in $9m deal
    Tonnage provider is getting rid of a feedermax container vessel
  • Japanese shipyard giants pool design resources for new style bulker
    The 42,200-dwt Bingo 42 features an extended hull
  • Container shipping giant Evergreen spends $1bn plus to take control of chartered tonnage
    Taiwanese liner heavyweight spends big to take control of long-term chartered Japanese vessels
  • Scorpio Tankers pares down DHT Holdings stake, confirming financial investment
    New York-listed product tanker owner's president Robert Bugbee said DHT is 'best in class' in VLCC space
  • Trump crackdown on Chinese ships fuels questions over flotilla flying US flag in national security programmes
    More than 25 US-flag ships are built in China
  • China blasts US over port fee plan ahead of vital Washington public hearing
    IMO delegate says unilateral policy will push up the cost of shipping and damage the system of global maritime rules
  • Thailand moves forward with $29bn rail link to bypass Malacca Strait
    Ruling party wants to create special economic zone to pave the way for project to connect Indian and Pacific oceans
  • Higher charter rates boost Wintermar profit by over 100%
    Offshore company says average charter rates were up 26%
  • Bulker owner Precious targets tankers and gas carriers with new venture
    Thai company teams up with Malaysian pair
  • MOL and CMB. Tech team up to own and operate 'world's first' ammonia-powered capesizes and chemical tankers
    Japanese giant taking stake in Belgian owner's bulker newbuildings, as new tanker orders are revealed
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs $2bn vehicle contract extension over 10 years
    Norwegian car carrier giant wants to grow partnership with manufacturer
  • Castor Maritime reveals fresh bulker sales as Panagiotidis family member snaps up panamaxes
    Disposals will reduce Cypriot owner's fleet to nine vessels
  • Tufton Assets profit drops as product tankers switch to lower rates
    Shipping fund says time charter earnings have now stabilised
  • High stakes for shipping: Xi has his own Trump cards as US prepares to show its hand on port fees
    Asia's shipping names defiant as Washington poised to wrestle Beijing's grip on maritime
  • NYK throws weight behind ammonia as next-generation fuel choice
    Boss says future fuel has the strongest potential for mass production
  • Braemar riding out rates drop with strong S&P performance
    Broker forecasts earnings decline amid weaker tanker and bulker rates
  • Former Gatik-controlled tanker arrested as repair company chases unpaid bill
    Suppliers facing difficulties obtaining payments from vessels continuously changing owners and managers
  • Delfin says US Maritime Administration licence 'paves the way' for its FLNG units
    First offshore LNG export project for US greenlighted
  • CMB.Tech moves in directors as Golden Ocean board seeks talks on future
    Saverys family company appoints Patrick Molis and Patrick de Brabandere following takeover
  • High-profile Asian shipping executives Simon Liang and Nobu Su make a comeback
    Liang holds stakes in eight OSVs, while Su gets into maritime decarbonisation
  • Fasten your seatbelts, says Singapore senior minister Lee Hsien Loong on impending US-China trade war
    Singapore's elder statesman says both countries will amass a lot of damage if they don't have a 'working arrangement'
  • "Fasten our seatbelts," says Singapore's senior minister on impending US-China trade war
    SM Lee says both countries will amass alot of damage if they don't have a "working arrangement"
  • Are we killing seafarers with fatigue?
    Experts agree that more needs to be done to tackle seafarer welfare
  • High-profile Asian shipping executives Simon Liang and Nobu Su are back in the shipping game
    Liang holds stakes in eight OSVs while Su gets into maritime decarbonisation
  • Former Gatik-controlled tanker under arrest after repair company struggles to find someone to pay its bill
    Suppliers facing difficulties obtaining payments from vessels continuously changing owners and managers
  • Delfin says US Maritime Administration license 'paves the way' for its FLNG units
    First offshore LNG export project for US greenlighted
  • Singapore's maritime leadership at a crossroads: A true bridge-builder must back a strong fuel levy
    Viewpoint: At the start of Singapore Maritime Week, Eldine Glees calls on Singapore to show leadership in backing a strong global fuel levy at the IMO

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 24, 2025
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey signs 33-year lease with APM Terminals
    Maersk subsidiary APM Terminals has signed a 33-year lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the longest in port history.
  • Proposed US port fees on Chinese vessels may alter intermodal shipping patterns
    Port fees on Chinese ships are aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding but could have follow-on effects for intermodal traffic, too.
  • Report: Top-secret US plans to attack Houthis accidentally shared with journalist
    A top-secret group chat of U.S. officials discussing details of attacks aimed at reopening Red Sea shipping inadvertently included a journalist.
  • NTSB faults Maryland in Key Bridge collapse, warns dozens of other bridges at risk
    The National Transportation Safety Board said proper risk assessment by the state of Maryland could have averted the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge that killed six road workers in 2024.

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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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