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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
  • MSC to deploy 12 vessels under Indian flag
  • Allcargo Terminals registers EBITDA growth of 17% in Q2FY26
  • Adani Airports signs strategic deal with AIONOS for agentic AI solutions
  • Spot rates gaining momentum ahead of peak season
  • Paradip and Visakhapatam Major Ports get new Deputy Chairpersons
  • Suez Canal revenues soar as Red Sea situation improves
  • Allcargo Logistics' International Supply Chain business demerged into Allcargo Global effective November 1
  • MSC becomes first carrier to hit 7 m TEU fleet capacity
  • Global iron ore exports dip despite stronger freight sentiment
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port achieves IMS certification

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
  • European ports lead in sustainability
  • Launch after completing a complex logistics project
  • MOL promotes women's careers at conference
  • Europort 2025 opens in Rotterdam
  • H.I.G. expands European logistics footprint in Norway
  • Koralm railway boosts climate-friendly freight
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Delta boosts Salt Lake City cargo and connectivity
  • Transflo names Jay Tomasello as CTO for AI growth
  • Emons Battery adopts digital container management
  • Ned Marine signs exclusive distribution deal
  • October NA truck orders drop amid economic uncertainty

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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Liner newbuild orderbook still swelling as MSC and Maersk go shopping
  • DCSA eBL pilot success meaningless without standardisation
  • Analysis: CH Robinson-like Expeditors? Well, yes and no...but no!
  • DSV eyes more controlled air capacity and M&A opportunities
  • Flexport's healing - expect about $500m net losses in 2025
  • Tradelanes: Political tension has little effect on traffic between the Americas
  • Chittagong Port Authority seeks help with privatisation of box terminals
  • Poland unveils plan for €2.35m Cape Pomerania deepsea box facility
  • Seven killed as UPS aircraft crashes after take-off in Kentucky

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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • ABB books Azipod order for Canada's first Polar Max icebreaker
    ABB has secured a contract with Finland's Helsinki Shipyard to supply a complete electric power and propulsion solution for the Polar Max icebreaker that is expected to be delivered to the Canadian
  • Orange orders two advanced cable maintenance ships
    French telecom giant Orange S.A. reports that its submarine cable subsidiary Orange Marine has ordered two new cable maintenance ships to strengthen the resilience of submarine cable networks in Europe, the Middle

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • India's maritime surge capitalizes on China's String of Pearls stagnation
    Major shipping lines pivot to Indian ports as Chinese-controlled facilities show declining connectivity
  • CEVA Logistics expands in Turkey with Borusan Lojistik acquisition
    CEVA Logistics, part of the CMA CGM Group, has strengthened its domestic presence in Turkey by acquiring 100% of Borusan Tedarik Zinciri Çözümleri ve Teknoloji Sirketi, the legal entity behind Borusan Lojistik, for $383 million (USD). The transaction received all regulatory approvals and closed today. Privately held Borusan Holding sold 69.47% of Borusan Tedarik shares, while Borusan Yatirim held
  • Ongoing Container Discharge Operations for Wan Hai 503
    Wan Hai Lines continues the complex recovery operation onboard the Wan Hai 503, currently berthed at the Port of Jebel Ali. Most of the remaining containers are severely deformed, melted, or structurally weakened. To ensure safety, each unit must be individually secured and lifted under real-time load monitoring. Prolonged exposure to intense heat has also caused serious structural deformation i
  • Maersk launches its largest warehouse in Asia Pacific
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has officially opened the Maersk Mega Distribution Centre (DC) in Shah Alam, Malaysia, the company's largest contract logistics facility in Asia Pacific, expanding its warehouse footprint in the country by more than 30%. Spanning nearly 180,000 square metres with 100,000 pallet positions, the multi-client Mega DC is designed to handle a wide variety of commodities, including
  • Suez Canal Authority denies detention of vessel "DIGNITY"
    The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has denied reports that it detained the vessel DIGNITY at Suez Port. SCA confirmed that it has no involvement in the dispute, which is strictly between Sphinx Shipping Agency and the vessel's owning company over unpaid financial dues. The Ismailia Economic Court issued judicial order No. 45 of 2025, placing a conservatory attachment on the vessel and ordering its de
  • Hanwha Power Systems to open Compressor Service Center in Saudi Arabia
    Hanwha Power Systems signed a land lease with SPARK on 4 November to build a compressor packaging and service center in King Salman Energy Park (SPARK). The site will cover approximately 11,600 m². SPARK is a global energy hub fully owned by Saudi Aramco. Construction will start in the first quarter of 2026. Commercial operations are planned for the first half of 2027. The agreement was signed at
  • Martras Shipping & Forwarding selects MasterSPED to accelerate digital logistics
    Circle S.p.A., a specialist in digitalisation for port and intermodal logistics and listed on Euronext Growth Milan, announced that Martras Shipping & Forwarding has chosen the MasterSPED® platform to modernise its operations. Martras Shipping & Forwarding, based in Milan and part of the Martras Group, is active in international shipping with strong expertise in Ro-Ro, oversized, and automotive l
  • Mitsui E&S unveils smart data platform for Shimizu Port
    MITSUI E&S has signed a contract to develop and deploy a new service platform at the Shimizu Port Container Terminal, operated by Suzuyo Co., Ltd. The platform will connect the terminal's operating system with container haulage companies' dispatch systems, enabling real-time data sharing across previously separate systems. By integrating truck arrival schedules and cargo data with vessel handling
  • GXO delivers record Q3 revenue
    GXO Logistics posted record third-quarter 2025 revenue of $3.4B, up 8% year over year, with 4% organic revenue growth. The company also reported $280M in new business wins, a 24% increase, and generated $232M in operating cash flow and $187M in free cash flow. CEO Patrick Kelleher said GXO delivered "double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth" and highlighted strong demand across high-growth secto
  • Port Rotterdam being selected for circular olefins production facility
    Blue Circle Olefins has designated Rotterdam as the development site for a commercial Methanol-to-Olefins production facility. The electrified plant, with 200-kilotonne capacity, will convert renewable methanol into fully circular ethylene and propylene fundamental chemical building blocks representing approximately 60% of European chemical industry manufacturing inputs. Upon commencing operation
  • ABB Azipod® to power Canada's new 'Polar Max' Icebreaker
    ABB will supply a full electric power and propulsion package for the Canadian Coast Guard's new Polar Max icebreaker. The vessel, built through a collaboration between Helsinki Shipyard in Finland and Davie Shipbuilding in Quebec, is scheduled to enter service by 2030 under Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy. The 22,800-ton, 138.5-meter ship will feature 18MW of Azipod® propulsion, ensuring
  • Anglo-Eastern launches methanol bunkering simulator
    Anglo-Eastern Univan Group has rolled out a new methanol bunkering simulator, developed with Wärtsilä, to train seafarers in safe methanol handling. Launched in October, the simulator delivers hands-on and theoretical training aligned with IMO rules for low-flashpoint fuels. The move builds on the debut of the world's first functional LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid at the Anglo-Eastern Mariti
  • Behind Panama's difusion strategy over its ports
    New terminal development plans collide with geopolitical battle over existing infrastructure as Washington and Beijing contest control of critical maritime chokepoint
  • Go Shipping launches exclusive LCL service from Greece and the Balkans to Israel
    Go Shipping, a leading logistics provider in Southeast Europe, announces the launch of its new Less than Container Load (LCL) service connecting Greece and the Balkans to Israel via the Port of Piraeus. This exclusive service offers businesses in the region a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient shipping solution for smaller cargo volumes. With this new service, Go Shipping collects shipments
  • Port of Oakland secures energy storage agreement
    The Port of Oakland has announced two strategic accomplishments advancing its objective to become the United States' cleanest and most environmentally sustainable port. In 2024, a record 86% of electricity supplied to Port tenants and facilities originated from renewable and zero-carbon sources; additionally, the Port finalized a long-term energy storage services agreement designed to strengthen
  • West Africa's container ports caught between opportunity and operational crisis
    A perfect storm of geopolitical disruption and surging trade is exposing the gap between infrastructure ambitions and operational reality. West Africa's container ports are experiencing an unprecedented moment. After years of massive infrastructure investments that enabled them to handle the world's largest vessels, they now face their greatest test and the results reveal a troubling disconnect b
  • Stena Bulk Vessels adopt Inmarsat NexusWave to boost crew connectivity
    Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, will install its NexusWave connectivity solution on selected Northern Marine Management (NMM) vessels operated by Stena Bulk and Proman Stena Bulk, strengthening NMM's crew-welfare and retention strategy. The move builds on existing onboard connectivity and reflects the company's commitment to offering high-quality digital access at sea. With crew expectations
  • Costamare reports strong Q3 2025 results
    Costamare Inc. announced unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, following the spin-off of its dry bulk business, Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited, in May 2025. Financial Highlights Q3 2025 net income from continuing operations: $92.6 million ($0.77 per share) Q3 2025 adjusted net income from continuing operations: $98.0 million ($0.81 p
  • The container shipping's bet on LNG amid geopolitical turbulence
    As global shipping navigates the treacherous waters between decarbonization mandates and geopolitical upheaval, liquefied natural gas has emerged as the container industry's fuel of choice a pragmatic wager that's reshaping maritime energy politics
  • JAS acquires Pentagon Freight Services
    JAS, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has completed the acquisition of Pentagon Freight Services, a UK-headquartered specialist in freight forwarding, project logistics, and ship's agency operations. The acquisition follows all necessary regulatory approvals and marks a major milestone in JAS's expansion strategy. This move significantly enhances JAS's ability to deliver s
  • CMA CGM upsizes Atlantic Feeder Service
    CMA CGM has announced the upsize of its Atlantic Feeder service, effective week 45, reinforcing the company's commitment to enhanced capacity and operational reliability. Beginning November 4th, 2025, the m/v "VERA RAMBOW" (1,421 TEU nominal) will replace the m/v "HANNA" (868 TEU nominal) at the Le Havre call, significantly increasing capacity on the route. The rotation remains unchanged, serving
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Asia
    CMA CGM has announced revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates applicable from November 15th to 30th, 2025, covering shipments from all Asian main ports to destinations across the Mediterranean and North Africa. The updated FAK quantum per container is as follows: Destination 20' (USD) 40'/40'HC (USD) West Mediterranean 2,650 3,600 Adriatic 2,800 3,900 East Mediterranean 2,250 3,600 Black Sea 2,350
  • AD Ports and Nimex to build AED 30B LNG & LPG Hubs at Khalifa Port
    AD Ports Group and Nimex Terminals have signed landmark agreements to establish the UAE's first private-sector Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal hubs at Khalifa Port. The deal, valued at over AED 30 billion (USD 8 billion), will transform Khalifa Port into a leading low-carbon energy and petrochemical trading hub. The two facilities, designed to accommodate la

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • EuroHoldings makes first move into tankers with MR buy from Latsco
    EuroHoldings, the Nasdaq-listed offshoot of Greek containership owner Euroseas, has taken its first step into the tanker market with the acquisition of an MR product carrier from fellow Latsis family company Latsco Shipping. The 2015-built, 49,997 dwt Hellas Avatar will change hands for $31.83m, with delivery scheduled for mid-November 2025. The purchase will be financed ...
  • Study warns seafarers' shore leave still in steep decline since pandemic
    Seafarers are finding it increasingly difficult to step ashore, with new research showing access to shore leave has dropped sharply since the pandemic. A study by the ITF Seafarers' Trust, Shore Leave and the Future of Port-Based Welfare, found a 61% fall in seafarers spending time in welfare centres since 2020. Nearly seven in ten ...
  • Norden extends partnership with wood pellet maker Enviva
    Danish shipowner Norden has signed a new two-year contract of affreightment with US-based wood pellet producer Enviva, covering shipments from the US to Europe starting in 2026. Under the agreement, Norden will carry multiple handysize cargoes of wood pellets from loading ports along the US East and Gulf coasts to Enviva's customers in the UK ...
  • DeepOcean and Jana Marine team up for Middle East subsea joint venture
    Norway's DeepOcean and Saudi Arabia-based Jana Marine Services have penned a deal to form a joint venture targeting the offshore subsea market in the Middle East. The new company, to be named JADE Subsea Services, will provide integrated subsea construction, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR), and diving support solutions to oil and gas clients across ...
  • TGS secures multi-year survey agreement with Chevron
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS and US supermajor Chevron have signed a three-year capacity agreement for marine streamer and OBN acquisition services. The minimum firm commitment under the three-year term of the capacity agreement is 18 months of a combination of OBN and streamer acquisition services. The two plan to collaborate on seismic acquisition projects ...
  • Thenamaris returns to tanker newbuilds with suezmax brace in China
    Greek shipowner Thenamaris has returned to the crude tanker newbuilding market with an order for two suezmaxes at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, marking its first newbuilding move in the segment in more than a decade. Shipbuilding and broking sources said the Nikolas Martinos-led company has agreed to two scrubber-fitted 158,000 dwt vessels, each priced at around ...
  • Russian oil exports hit turbulence as US sanctions bite
    Russia's seaborne crude exports are facing their sharpest disruption of the war era as new US sanctions begin to reshape global oil flows. Bloomberg data show four-week average shipments slipped to 3.58m barrels per day by November 2, down almost 200,000 barrels per day from late October - the steepest fall since January. Moscow's oil ...
  • Greek owners Economou and Laskaridis extend VLCC order boom at Hengli
    Two of Greece's best-known shipowners have joined the latest VLCC newbuilding surge at China's Hengli Shipbuilding, adding six more crude carriers to the yard's growing backlog. Shipbuilding sources said George Economou's TMS Group has committed to up to four 306,000 dwt VLCCs, while Thanassis Laskaridis-led Alimia Group, through its shipping arm Laskaridis Maritime, has ordered ...
  • CIP makes $3bn bet on Philippines' offshore wind growth
    Danish fund manager and renewables investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced that it would commit $3bn to develop its first offshore wind project in the Philippines. The offshore wind project will be located in Camarines Sur and carried out in partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions, part of Ayala Group's energy arm. The government's ...
  • Stolt-Nielsen takes over UK tank operator Suttons
    Oslo-listed Stolt-Nielsen has acquired UK-based Suttons International Holdings, expanding its tank container operations and fleet capacity. The acquisition adds more than 11,000 ISO tank containers to Stolt's fleet and broadens its product range under the Stolt Tank Containers (STC) business. Stolt-Nielsen said the move strengthens its position as a leading liquid logistics provider and supports
  • QatarEnergy awards engineering work to KBR at Bul Hanine field
    Houston-based engineering and construction services giant KBR has been awarded a contract for detailed engineering services for the Bul Hanine oil and gas field in Qatar. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide detailed design and engineering services for QatarEnergy's Bul Hanine EPIC project, situated approximately 120 km east of Doha. The financial ...
  • SpecTec: Shipping's digital breakthrough lies in better data
    SpecTec chief executive Adam Dennett says shipping's next big digital breakthrough won't come from new tools, but from getting existing systems to work together. Founded in Norway in 1985 and now based in Limassol, SpecTec develops the long-running AMOS vessel management software. Dennett believes the next 12 months will be defined by progress in system ...
  • Allseas lands Gulf of Mexico pipeline deal from Shell
    Swiss-based marine construction specialist Allseas has won a contract to install a new export pipeline that will significantly enhance oil transport capacity, flexibility, and efficiency in the US Gulf of Mexico. The contract was awarded by pipeline operator Shell Pipeline Company on behalf of Amberjack Pipeline Company, a joint venture between Shell and Chevron Pipeline ...
  • Maersk orders raft of 18,000 teu LNG newbuilds in China
    Maersk has returned to New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) with an order for eight 18,000 teu LNG dual-fuel containerships, according to multiple broking reports, with options for four more, at around $193m apiece. Deliveries are slated for 2028 and 2029. The deal marks the latest phase in Maersk's major fleet renewal drive and further deepens its ...
  • Poland unveils plans for new 2m teu deepwater hub at Swinoujscie
    Poland has revived plans for a major container port at Swinoujscie, part of a 186 ha development known as Cape Pomerania, aiming to create the country's second deepwater container hub after Gdansk. The port will be able to handle the world's largest boxships, strengthening Central and Eastern Europe's links to global trade. The Deepwater Container ...
  • Ports get a green credit line
    C40 Cities, a global network of mayors, along with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), has launched the Global Port Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) Initiative. The initiative establishes the first global framework specifically tailored to deploy sustainability-linked loans for port decarbonisation projects worldwide. The part
  • Costamare lifts Chinese newbuild series to six boxships
    Greek containership owner Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, adding two more 3,100 teu vessels to its growing series. The New York-listed company said in its third-quarter earnings report that the vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2028 from an undisclosed Chinese shipyard. Both ships will go straight onto ...
  • Performance Shipping aframax lands two-year ExxonMobil charter
    Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has signed a fresh two-year charter deal for its 2013-built aframax P Long Beach with ExxonMobil's shipping arm, SeaRiver Maritime. The 105,408 dwt vessel will start the new employment at a daily rate of $30,500 upon redelivery from its current charterer, expected around mid-December 2025. The agreement adds about $21.35m ...
  • Diana Shipping nets $12.5m from fresh MOL and Bunge charters
    Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has sealed a fresh charter deal with MOL Ocean Bulk and extended another with Bunge, adding up to around $12.5m in gross revenue for the two vessels. The New York-listed company said it fixed its 2012-built 206,104 dwt newcastlemax Los Angeles to MOL at $24,000 per day, less 5% ...
  • When the technology crutch is kicked
    Steven Jones, the founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index, on the tech above all generation and the urgent need to rebuild seamanship and trust at sea. The worst things you can lose at sea are stability, power, and position. Lose your stability and over you go. Lose power and the wind, waves, and current take ...
  • Star Bulk tied to fresh kamsarmax orders at Hengli
    Greek dry bulk heavyweight Star Bulk Carriers has reportedly joined the latest wave of Greek bulk carrier ordering activity in China, signing up for up to six kamsarmaxes at Hengli Shipbuilding. Newbuilding sources in Greece have tied the Nasdaq-listed Athens-based company to a deal for four firm and two optional scrubber-fitted 82,000 dwt vessels with ...
  • Shipping's cyber reckoning
    Craig Wooldridge, maritime cyber baseline manager at IASME Consortium, on the importance of cybersecurity hygiene on ships. The maritime industry is increasingly reliant on digital systems to ensure the safe and efficient operation of vessels. From navigation and communication systems to cargo management and propulsion controls, ships of all classifications, regardless of their size or shape, ...

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Compliance confusion grows as UK ramps up sanctions pressure
    Insurers and lawyers are raising concerns that the increasingly aggressive sanctions stance of the UK means vessels engaged in a...
  • Haji-Ioannou secures win in $27m legal fight with Nobu Su
    Taiwanese fraudster shipowner and associates held liable after dissipating funds in defiance of freezing order
  • Russia takes on Venezuelan naphtha trade
    Vessels can be seen making 'clean' loadings at Russian ports and engaging in normal-looking STS transfers, but downstream the supply...
  • US-China trade deal saves Matson $80m a year in port fees
    Liner operator Matson offers a window on current trade disruptions. It is heavily involved in the transpacific trade and exposed...
  • Adani Ports' logistics division grows 92% in first half of FY2026
    Cargo handling volumes rise 11% year on year, with the port operator handling 45.5% of India's container throughput
  • Chinese shipyard poised to win Maersk's latest ULCS newbuilding contract
    New order will be be Maersk's second to be signed at New Times Shipbuilding following December 2024's contract for six...
  • Veteran Greek shipping lawyer joins Hill Dickinson Piraeus office
    Dimitris Karamacheras transfers from Watson Farley & Williams
  • S&P deal collapse case may go to Supreme Court
    Legal battle centres on who pays what when sellers pull out at last minute
  • Moby vessels listed for auction by Milan court
    MSC sold its stake in the Italian ferry operator after the Italian competition authority ruled its involvement could affect competition...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects USTR fees to remain despite suspension announcement
    Growing trade imbalances, US import tariffs and USTR port fees expected to weigh on future vehicle carrier operator revenues
  • Poland to build 'massive' port project on Baltic
    The so-called Pomerania Cape port at Swinoujscie will be built entirely by Polish entities and could cost up to $400m
  • Shipping: mad as hell and not going to take it anymore
    There are signs that shipowners are starting to get mad - to borrow a phrase from one of the most...
  • The Daily View: Flying the flag
  • CMA CGM registers 10 LNG-powered ULCs under French flag
    The move comes amid political pressure for the French giant to provide more investment and jobs toward the national economy
  • Daily Briefing
    More LPG carriers are spoofing loadings in Russia. It's not entirely clear why | Global LNG trade flows teeter on...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Matson Q3 results beat expectations despite weak trans-Pacific market
    The Jones Act carrier said pricing for expedited ocean freight stayed firm in the quarter despite lower overall volumes from China amid the trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.
  • Air freight growth remains solid as verticals support nonstop momentum
    Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.
  • US LTL 'land rush' reaches its end amid long-term freight decline
    LTL carriers are reining in capital spending on property, holding new terminals and doors in reserve as they await a hoped-for turnaround in freight demand in 2026.
  • SAL Heavy Lift, Intermarine combine under a single brand
    With a combined fleet of around 80 ships, the new structure unites SAL's services under one integrated brand specializing in heavy-lift, ultra heavy-lift, multipurpose, offshore, semi liner shipping and bulk transport.
  • Air freight growth remains solid as verticals support non-stop momentum
    Even another round of US tariffs and ongoing geopolitical concerns would be unlikely to blunt the growth, with airlines able to rapidly adjust capacity to support shifting trade flows, delegates at a global air cargo forum were told.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • Shipping stocks gain after US Supreme Court questions Trump tariff power
    Most shipping shares join in the upward momentum in New York after conservative justices suggest tariffs are the realm of Congress, not the president
  • 'Resilient financial result': Odfjell reports slimmer-than-expected profit dip
    Chief executive says fourth-quarter earnings should be in line with the third
  • Frachtcontor snaps up rival broker HMC in 'strategic' deal
    Shipbroking consolidation rolls forward in Germany as merged shop eyes wider horizons
  • K Line profit slumps as dry bulk and containers drag on the bottom line
    Japanese shipowning giant has cut its annual profit forecast by almost 9% since August
  • Warship hunts pirate mothership after tanker attack
    Hijacked fishing dhow briefly signalled its position further off the Somali coast
  • International Seaways looks to Bermuda and it's not for a day at the beach
    This week's Streetwise looks at the New York owner's decision to re-domicile some subsidiaries for tax reasons
  • Ardmore secures eye-catching two-year charter rate as product tanker market climbs
    Ireland-based owner beats analysts' expectations for period deal, and for third-quarter Ebitda
  • Tanker and bulker markets are 'massively back', says Braemar boss James Gundy
    UK-broker's chief executive is bullish about second-half momentum
  • AI data centre developers competing for key gas turbine kit, Golar says
    Company plans to follow the 'same recipe' of having a single speculative FLNG unit available
  • 'Critically low': Older bulkers crowding the market as net-zero delay slows scrapping
    Broker Allied QuantumSea says oversupply risk could persist
  • Insurer West pitches for premium rise in 2026
    Club says volatile claims and inflation are behind plans for the rise
  • Latsis family sells first tanker to its US-listed vehicle in strategy pivot
    EuroHoldings pays $32m for 2015-built MR vessel
  • World's largest container ship owner sets new record for fleet size
    Carrier puts more daylight between itself and rest of the pack
  • Five Moby ropaxes to be auctioned off to repay MSC loan
    Sale of ships follows antitrust probe in the Mediterranean
  • Ship spoofing creates panic among younger seafarers
    Welfare report highlights training gaps as crew work harder for fewer rewards
  • World's largest container ship owner sets new record for fleet size
    Aponte-controlled carrier puts more daylight between itself and the rest of the pack
  • Will AI-fuelled headcount cuts make their way to shipping? It's only a matter of time
    The picture is nuanced, as some roles are enhanced by the technology
  • Golar LNG dives in with shipyards on pricing and slots for fourth FLNG unit
    Company will book long lead items for next-up floater before year-end
  • Lack of detail on port fee truce leaves Wallenius Wilhelmsen wary
    Even government officials are short on finer points after leaders publicly declare truce
  • Vitol and International Resources sign up to buy LNG from Delfin's FLNG-based US project
    New offtaker steps in as incoming floating liquefaction development nears final investment decision
  • Ultrabulk charterers triumph at Clarksons dry cargo day
    UK shipbroker welcomes record number of participants to annual bulker course
  • Greek owner Latsis orders newbuildings in China
    Hellenic player takes tally to four ships after exercising options
  • Norwegian credit fund bets on Navios' 'attractive' debut bond
    Bond market sets issuance volume record for the year
  • DHT likely to 'layer in' VLCC charters as spot strength persists, analysts say
    Lower cash breakeven makes term deals even more attractive, Frode Morkedal argues
  • Wista International president: We are in this together
    The Women's International Shipping & Trading Association has been growing in membership and in scope
  • AET orders suezmax tankers at Samsung Heavy Industries
    South Korean block maker HSG Sungdong will be constructing dual-fuel pair
  • EU risks losing Qatar's LNG over green rules, warns energy group OMV
    Austrian group wants bloc to reconsider Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive after QatarEnergy boss's warning
  • Eastern Pacific inks debut VLCC order as Idan Ofer returns to big tankers
    Shipowner has been tempted back into the market by tightening dynamics and price
  • Norden extends contract of affreightment with world's largest wood pellet producer
    Contract, initially signed in 2012, has been adjusted
  • End of sanctions will lead to oil glut, says Gunvor boss
    Torbjorn Tornqvist says sanctioned Russian oil will end up in the market one way or another
  • Cruise ship owner faces liquidation by French court
    Nantes-based operation bought Silversea Cruises vessel in 2022
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen shares jump after 'sound' quarter
    Analysts see US port fees weighing on fourth quarter
  • Yangzijiang Maritime Development raises close to $4m on Singapore listing
    The newly created company will focus on maritime and shipbuilding investment
  • Position Green brings in more shipping clients as ESG platform grows
    Over 100 shipping companies use Position Green's services
  • Stainless Tankers sees chemical tonnage tightening next year with greater clarity on tariffs
    Oslo-listed owner lowers rate forecasts in short term, but is more hopeful of improvements in 2026
  • Fujian Guohang tears up order for bulkers at Chinese shipyard
    Owner says it is refocusing on vessels suited for international trade
  • Braemar says second-half conditions improving as it targets acquisitions in 'fragmented' market
    Shipbroker's first-half performance hit by softer rates and a weaker dollar
  • Stolt-Nielsen buys UK tank operator Suttons
    Acquisition adds more than 11,000 ISO tank containers to Stolt's fleet
  • DOF Group raises dividend as profit rises in third quarter
    Offshore service company sees 'high tendering activity across regions'
  • ONE cuts 2025 profit forecast by more than half
    Flood of newbuildings exerts strong downward pressure on already depressed freight rates
  • Brokers link Meghna Group to $32.5m Japanese bulker acquisition
    However, other ships linked to Bangladesh owner this year have ended up in Greek fleets
  • US-China deal spares Matson from $80m-per-year port fee exposure
    US owner waiting to see if it can get refund on fees it has already paid
  • HSBC says port fees pause is direct reprieve for China's Cosco Shipping Holdings
    But analysts are not confident that recent rate rises will continue
  • Navigator Holdings hikes capital return policy and delivers in-line quarter
    New York-listed gas carrier owner

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
  • LATEST: NTSB crash investigators try to minimize disruption for UPS customers
    The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an exhaustive examination of the events leading up to the crash of a UPS MD-11 freighter on Tuesday, but hopes to quickly finish evidence collection on the Louisville airfield so UPS can resume critical shipping activity.
  • Panama Canal fights drought with $8.5B plan to secure future trade
    As climate volatility intensifies, Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez says a new reservoir and diversified cargo infrastructure are essential to protect the canal's future.
  • Shares of largest US container line buoyed by tariff outlook
    Matson saw its shares gain as a positive outlook for China-related shipping outweighed weaker financial results in the third quarter.

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Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
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
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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