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Italian shipping hit hard by virus outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak triggered a major decline in activity at Italian ports. A maritime association has requested assistance from the country's government.
The Port of Venice is hit by decreasing activity following the coronavirus outbreak, writes organization Assarmatori. | Photo: Manuel Silvestri/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
The Port of Venice is hit by decreasing activity following the coronavirus outbreak, writes organization Assarmatori. | Photo: Manuel Silvestri/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by SØREN PICO

The hard impact on Italy from the coronavirus outbreak has major consequences for Italian shipping companies.

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