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Exim India web site
DECEMBER 18, 2025
  • Allcargo Logistics expands reach to cover 100% of India's PIN Codes with its new 'Allcargo Extended Reach (AER)' network
  • 'We are a dynamic industry and challenges are a part of our working'
  • India's maritime sector being reshaped through reforms, large-scale investments, rapid technology adoption and expanding global partnerships
  • United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents adopted
  • Global value chains resilient despite obstacles: Report
  • Palm oil imports edge up in Nov.
  • Sagarmala powering Andhra Pradesh's maritime growth
  • Oil tanker rates seen to remain elevated in H1 of 2026
  • Govt of Bihar and NLDSL ink MoU for digitisation and seamless integration of the state's logistics ecosystem
  • EU slaps fresh sanctions on oil traders with links to Russia's shipping network

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International Transport Journal web site
DECEMBER 18, 2025
  • "2026 will be a year of transition"
  • AGCT invests in quay cranes
  • Menzies earns Cargo iQ accreditation
  • ABL takes over SCF
  • High-voltage cables move north
  • Krawutschke to lead HPC
  • Solar fuel partnership
  • Intermodal strength offsets slowdown
  • Freight JV in Tajikistan
  • XCMG supports electric long-haul
  • Venjakob becomes VP European sales

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The Loadstar web site
DECEMBER 17, 2025
  • EXCLUSIVE: US Department of Justice set to stamp down hard on tariff evasion
  • Air cargo industry mourns passing of Nol van Fenema
  • Taking the Christmas carving knife to the T&L workforce - 'the lesser evil'?
  • Samudera and Imoto form feeder JV to serve Japan after alliance revamp
  • Apollo eyes $12bn sale of Atlas Air: is it worth it, and who would pay that?
  • India sees air exports grow, but ports register downturn in ocean volumes
  • Tradelanes: There's a buzz as Far East-Sub-Saharan Africa volumes grow
  • Record newbuild orderbook sets the stage for box shipping correction
  • US industry hopes for calmer new year, but fears growing regulatory zeal
  • Founder Zvi Schreiber to step down as Freightos CEO

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Marine Log web site
DECEMBER 17, 2025
  • Eastern Shipbuilding launches the first of four CARB-compliant Saltchuk escort tugs
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has launched the first of the four new Robert Allan Ltd. RApport 2600 escort tugs it is building for Saltchuk Marine under a contract awarded
  • U.S. Navy accepts delivery of USNS Lucy Stone
    NAVSEA reports that the John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209) was delivered to the Navy, Dec. 16. The delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from shipbuilder
  • VIDEO: New NWF study highlights the advantages of inland waterways employment
    The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned and released a new study, "Evaluating Employment by Inland Waterways Operators," conducted by the Center for Ports and Waterways, Texas A&M Transportation Institute. A video
  • New tour vessel Spirit of Mulgumpin enters service in Queensland
    Spirit of Mulgumpin, a highly customized 22-meter tour vessel designed by Incat Crowther and built by the Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard in Queensland, Australia, is now in operation for eco-tour
  • Brazilian pusher tug duo will have fuel-flexible Wärtsilä main engines
    Two pusher tugs under construction for Brazilian agribusiness and commodities giant AMAGGI will have Wärtsilä main engines The tugs are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are

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Container News web site
DECEMBER 17, 2025
  • DNV awards AiP for MSC 21,700 TEU container ship
    DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Zhoushan Changhong International and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU multi-fuel ready ultra-large container ship design developed in partnership with MSC, marking a further step toward next-generation, low- and zero-carbon mainline container shipping. The AiP confirms that the concept design complies with relevant DNV class rules and international
  • Hacegaba elected President of California Ports Association
    The California Association of Port Authorities has elected Dr. Noel Hacegaba as its new president. Hacegaba is the incoming CEO of the Port of Long Beach. He will represent California's 11 deepwater ports at the state and national level. Together, these ports handle 38% of all containerized U.S. imports and 28% of exports. Hacegaba said California's ports are critical to the state economy, the na
  • SC Ports boasts efficient, reliable operations in the Southeast
    South Carolina Ports continues to deliver efficient and reliable operations across the Southeast. The port provides stability as the shipping industry faces a market downturn. The Port of Charleston keeps berths fluid and works vessels quickly. This gives cargo owners fast access to Southeast markets. The port operates with a 52-foot harbor, the deepest on the U.S. East Coast. This depth allows t
  • A look at the best export documentation software on the market
    Having a robust yet simple export process with strong automated systems is essential when you are looking to scale your business, but compliance must not be sacrificed for growth or speed; this is where export documentation software comes in. Here we outline some of the leading providers on the market, comparing documented features, testimonials and company history, offering the perfect introduct
  • ZIM reaches agreement with shareholder group
    ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. has reached an agreement with a shareholder group regarding the composition of its board of directors ahead of the company's upcoming Annual and Extraordinary General Meeting, scheduled for December 26, 2025. The agreement was reached with a shareholder group led by Mor Gemel Pension Ltd., Reading Capital Ltd. and Sparta 24 Ltd. Under the terms of the arrange
  • Gulftainer to develop first rail-connected dry port in Uganda
    Gulftainer confirmed that it has entered into advanced discussions with the Government of the Republic of Uganda to develop Uganda's inaugural rail-connected dry port. During a high-level meeting at Nakasero State Lodge, Gulftainer's Group CEO, Farid Belbouab, met with the president of the Republic of Uganda, alongside senior cabinet members including the Minister of Works and Transport and the A
  • Adriatic Gate Container Terminal raises Rijeka port efficiency with new quay cranes
    Adriatic Gate Container Terminal, ICTSI's operation in Croatia, recently formally presented its new quay cranes to industry partners, shipping line representatives, freight forwarders, rail operators, and other stakeholders in the Rijeka transport corridor. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, customs, regional and local autho
  • Pilbara ports announced decrease in volumes
    Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 65.1 million tonnes for November 2025, a 2% decrease compared to November 2024. The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 48.5Mt, of which 47.7Mt was iron ore exports. This was a two percent decrease in total throughput compared to November 2024. Imports through the Port of Port Hedland totaled 181,000 tonnes, an increase of 8%
  • ABL Group acquires SCF Containers in Australia and New Zealand
    Asian Bulk Logistics (ABL Group) and ICG have announced the completion of ABL's acquisition of 100% of SCF Containers, a leading provider of tailored shipping container solutions across Australia and New Zealand. SCF offers a wide range of intermodal, tank, and on-site storage containers. The acquisition strengthens ABL's footprint in Australia and supports its strategy to expand beyond energy co
  • Fincantieri projects strong growth in 2026-2030 Business Plan
    Fincantieri S.p.A. has approved its 2026-2030 Business Plan, outlining ambitious growth, sustainability, and efficiency targets. The plan anticipates 2030 revenues of €12.5 billion, up 40% from 2025, and EBITDA of €1.25 billion, a 90% increase. Net profit is expected to reach €500 million, while cash generation will accelerate deleveraging. The company plans over €50 billion in new orders, with D
  • AD Ports Group announced joint venture in Tajikistan
    AD Ports Group announced the signing of a Shareholder Agreement with AVESTO Group to establish a new joint venture company that will deliver integrated logistics and freight forwarding services across the country. Under the Shareholder Agreement, the Joint Venture will act as an asset-light freight forwarder in its initial phase, with exclusive rights to consolidate and manage all freight and log
  • MOL partners with Isometric on carbon removal strategy
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has formed a strategic partnership with carbon removal registry Isometric to support its net zero strategy. Isometric will issue verified carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits for MOL. MOL targets net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. "High-quality carbon removal credits are a key part of MOL's strategy to address residual emissions on the path to net zero," said Dai
  • Amasus adds second bound4blue eSAIL® to cargo fleet
    bound4blue and Amasus Shipping have completed the installation of a 22-metre eSAIL® on the general cargo vessel Fluvius Tavy . The work took place at Astander Shipyard in Santander, Spain. It marks the second time Amasus has adopted bound4blue's wind propulsion technology. The new unit is the largest suction sail ever installed on a general cargo vessel. It follows the earlier installation on Eem
  • Asia-Africa now fastest growing lane
    Most of the new container shipping capacity of 2.27 million TEU that came online went to Middle East and Indian Subcontinent-related trades (607,430 TEU slots), liner services to and from Sub-Saharan Africa (575,410 TEU) and the Far East - Europe route (451,074 TEU). Alphaliner stated in its report today that Africa and Middle East/Indian Subcontinent are now by far the fastest growing markets. F
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Asia - Europe rates staying elevated
    Despite growing signs of ocean freight overcapacity, container rates on Asia - Europe lanes have maintained their increases from recent GRIs. Asia - Mediterranean rates were level last week at $3,342/FEU after climbing 15% to start the month for its fourth consecutive successful GRI since mid-October, before which prices dipped to a year low of about $2,000/FEU. Asia - N. Europe prices were stabl
  • Port of Los Angeles nears top-three cargo year
    The Port of Los Angeles handled 782,249 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in November, down 12% from last year's unusually high volumes. Despite the slowdown, the Port has processed 9,447,731 TEUs so far in 2025, up 1% compared with 2024, with one month remaining in the year. Port Executive Director Gene Seroka said the Port expects to surpass 10 million TEUs by year-end, placing 2025 among its
  • Red Sea Container Terminals begins operations at Sokhna Port
    Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT) has marked an important milestone with the soft opening of its new container terminal at Sokhna Port. Operations officially began with the arrival of the first vessel, CMA CGM Helium . Developed in just 18 months, RSCT has been built into a world-class container terminal through close collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
  • Bahri named strategic partner for WAVE ocean regeneration initiative
    Bahri, Saudi Arabia's national shipping and logistics company, has been named a strategic partner of the WAVE initiative, a collective action platform focused on achieving ocean regeneration within a single human generation. Launched in October 2023 under the aegis of the FII Institute, the WAVE initiative was founded by Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud , Saudi Arabia's Amba
  • Trump announces total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela
    U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping new measures targeting Venezuela in a post published on Truth Social. He said the United States has ordered a "total and complete blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from the country. According to Trump, the decision follows what he described as the theft of U.S. oil, land, and other assets by the government of President Nicolás
  • Maersk to adjust emergency contingency surcharge
    Maersk has announced changes to its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) applicable to cargo moving from the Middle East Gulf and the Indian Subcontinent to Latin America. The adjustment affects multiple trade lanes under the B1S and X5ML services, including shipments from North West India and Pakistan, South and East India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as well as the Middle East Gulf
  • ONE launches Red-Sea China service (RCS)
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the Red-Sea China Service (RCS) to improve connectivity between China and Red Sea ports. The new service optimizes network coverage and offers reliable shipping solutions for customers. The RCS route will connect Shanghai, Qingdao, and Nansha in China with Shekou, before calling at Jeddah, Sokhna, and Aqaba in the Red Sea region. The service then returns v
  • Smartflux joins DCSA+ to advance digital container logistics
    The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has welcomed Smartflux S.A., the region's first fully digital electronic delivery order (EDO) platform, to its DCSA+ partnership programme. The collaboration ensures Smartflux's EDO solution aligns with global digital standards and integrates seamlessly with carriers worldwide. Smartflux will first align its APIs and data structures with DCSA stan
  • Krey Schiffahrt taps Inmarsat NexusWave for new vessels
    Krey Schiffahrt will deploy Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave on its four newbuild heavy lift vessels. The service will provide unlimited, high-speed connectivity to support operational efficiency and crew welfare. The German ship manager currently operates eight modern multi-purpose heavy lift vessels and is expanding its fleet to meet growing project cargo demands. The new vessels feature optimized

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Splash web site
DECEMBER 17, 2025
  • Norway's Amon Bulk expands ammonia bulker scheme with three more kamsarmax newbuilds
    Norway's Amon Bulk is pushing ahead with plans to build three ammonia-fuelled kamsarmax bulk carriers after securing NOK 298m ($27m) in investment grants from state energy agency Enova. The ships, each around 80,000-85,000 dwt, are designed to run on ammonia and to deliver high energy efficiency, positioning them for tightening emissions rules in Europe and ...
  • 2026 must be the year we put people first
    Henrik Jensen, the CEO of Danica Crewing Specialists, has some New Year's resolution suggestions to improve life at sea. For years, our industry has swung between calm periods and sudden crises. When operations run smoothly, support for seafarers can slip down the list; when a problem hits, companies scramble to fix issues that should never ...
  • Venergy steps into boxships with feeder newbuild deal in China
    Greek tanker newcomer Venergy Maritime has moved to diversify its fleet, placing its first order in the containership segment after an active year in tanker newbuildings. The Piraeus-based owner, led by Vyron Vasileiadis, has signed up for up to four 1,900 teu feeder container vessels at CSSC's Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding. The deal covers two firm ...
  • Cape Shipping eyes VLCC entry as tanker expansion continues
    Greece's Cape Shipping is weighing a move into the VLCC segment, extending a rapid tanker expansion by the Andrianopoulos family after several years focused on dry bulk and container shipping. Market sources say the Athens-based owner has tapped CSSC Qingdao Beihai for the construction of a scrubber-fitted 319,000 dwt crude carrier, with delivery pencilled in ...
  • ConocoPhillips sanctions $1.8bn redevelopment project off Norway
    US major ConocoPhillips has greenlit the $1.8bn a new project on the Greater Ekofisk Area in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, some 300 km from Stavanger. The so-called Previously Produced Fields project involves the joint redevelopment of the Albuskjell, Vest Ekofisk, and Tommeliten Gamma fields, with recoverable gas condensate resources estimated at 90 ...
  • Shell and Chevron quit Sea Cargo Charter in blow to voluntary decarbonisation framework
    Two of the biggest names in energy shipping have quietly exited the Sea Cargo Charter, raising fresh questions about industry commitment to voluntary emissions transparency and decarbonisation. Shell and Chevron - both longstanding signatories to the Sea Cargo Charter's framework for assessing and reporting climate alignment in shipping activities - are no longer listed among ...
  • Wan Hai heads to Chinese yard for LNG-powered newbuilds
    Taiwanese boxship owner Wan Hai Lines has returned to the newbuilding market, placing an order for six 6,000 teu dual-fuel LNG-powered units as it continues to expand and modernise its owned fleet. The Taipei-headquartered line said in a Taiwan Stock Exchange filing the vessels will be built at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding in China. Prices ...
  • Esvagt acquires two contracted SOVs from Edda Wind
    Danish offshore wind vessel operator Esvagt has bought two service operation vessels (SOVs) from Oslo-listed offshore wind support vessel pureplay Edda Wind. Esvagt acquired the 2022-built Breeze Enabler and Brint Enabler SOVs through a 100% share purchase agreement with the two Spanish vessel-owning entities. The vessels are on long-term contracts with Ocean Breeze and Vestas. ...
  • Velesto sells 2010-built jackup for $63m
    Malaysia's Velesto Energy has sold one of its jackups to PT Indonesia Drilling Energy for a cash consideration of $63m. PT Indonesia Drilling Energy bought the 2010-built Naga 3 jackup. According to Velesto, the sale is in line with the company's ongoing fleet optimisation, focused on more technically competitive rigs consistent with its position as ...
  • Vietnam's Truong Hai steps up boxship ambitions with orders in China
    Vietnamese logistics player Truong Hai Group is moving up a gear in container shipping, ordering a pair of bangkokmax vessels that will be the largest ships in its fleet to date. According to Alphaliner, Truong Hai International Logistics (Thilogi) has placed firm orders for two bangkokmax container ships at Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard (GWS) in China. ...
  • Why shipping isn't panicking over swollen orderbooks
    Traditionally in shipping, alarm bells tend to ring for investors when the orderbook-to-fleet ratio of a sector goes above 30%. For certain segments today, notably LNG, LPG and megamax containerships, that ratio is at record levels, and yet analysts contacted by Splash Extra for December's lead story are generally sanguine about this tonnage overhang. Analysts ...
  • Swedish navy flags armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers
    Sweden's navy has confirmed that Russia is mounting a military-style operation in the Baltic Sea to protect its sanctioned shadow fleet, with uniformed and potentially armed personnel observed aboard some oil tankers used to evade Western sanctions on Russian crude exports. According to Sweden's naval operations chief, the increased activity reflects a more permanent Russian ...
  • Why today's orderbook surge isn't 2008 all over again
    Traditionally in shipping, alarm bells tend to ring for investors when the orderbook-to-fleet ratio of a sector goes above 30%. For certain segments today, notably LNG, LPG and megamax containerships, that ratio is at record levels (see chart below), and yet analysts are generally sanguine about this tonnage overhang. In some parts of the shipping ...
  • The non-negotiable forces shaping shipping's destiny in 2026
    It's a braver editor than I who would put their neck on their line by saying where the shipping markets will go in 2026. The 2020s have been harder to predict than a Donald Trump rally speech outline with this past year being especially loopy. So rather than telling you what'll happen with freight rates ...
  • December 2025 Review
    US forces seized the VLCC Skipper off Venezuela last week as the battle between Washington and Caracas intensified with the Trump administration suggesting other vessels could be hijacked, too. A week later, US president Donald Trump said he is ordering a "a total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned tankers going into and out of ...
  • 2025 Annual Review
    The return of Donald J Trump to the White House in January made for the most shipping headlines from any American president in living memory. From tariffs to port fees and his stance on the environment, Trump has shaken up the global economy dramatically and rewired global trade. As is common in shipping, chaos has ...
  • The year in tankers
    A year ago, many analysts were forecasting that oil shipments could fall in 2025 by as much as 2%, dragging tanker freight markets with them. The three main reasons for pessimism were: the OPEC+ production cap; the rise of EVs and low-emission transport technology; and the advent of Trump 2.0 with much vaunted trade tariffs ...
  • Dry cargo moves closer to the edge
    There is no getting around the fact that weak economic growth in China has impacted the dry cargo freight market in 2025. But the BDI has still improved from a low of 892 points average in February to 2,576 so far in December. The freight market has proven to be resilient, led by demand from ...
  • Fragile container outlook
    Liner shipping entered 2025 in a flat funk. CEOs warned of "challenging circumstances" and "a new normal" of trade tariffs and oversupply. Even though the Houthi militia generously offered in January to stop attacking commercial shipping sailing under most flags, the majority of owners continued to consider that the Red Sea was a no-go area ...
  • Analyst Abstract
    Tankers The US seizure of the VLCC Skipper off Venezuela last week has been met with a consensus from leading analysts that the action is unequivocally positive for the mainstream, compliant tanker market, despite escalating geopolitical tensions. The move is seen as the latest escalation against Venezuela's oil trade, which relies heavily on a sanctioned ...
  • A year spent avoiding the boxship abyss
    Andrew Craig-Bennett provides readers with a rundown on liner shipping in 2025, as well as making some predictions for next year. The containership charter market has managed to get to the end of 2025 without falling off the tightrope into the abyss of oversupply. It has wobbled a bit, but the rope has carried it ...
  • Trump moves to choke Venezuelan oil shipping with 'total and complete' tanker blockade
    In a major escalation of maritime pressure on Caracas, US president Donald Trump has ordered "a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into, and out of, Venezuela," intensifying efforts to squeeze president Nicolás Maduro's lifeline crude exports. The dramatic declaration, posted on social media and backed by a growing US naval ...

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Lloyd's List web site
DECEMBER 17, 2025
  • What US 'blockade' of Venezuela means to tanker markets
    US pressure on Venezuela is not expected to have a major effect on tanker markets in the near future. The...
  • MSC: 'We wish to deny any interest in acquiring Zim'
    In the latest twist in the Zim sale drama, MSC, seen as a leading contender to take over the company...
  • Hapag-Lloyd and NCL win second Zemba tender with methanol and ammonia bids
    Hapag-Lloyd and regional feeder operator North Sea Container Line won Zemba's latest zero-emission freight tender, and may be among the...
  • Big jump in boxship reinsurance levy for second year running
    But P&I clubs freeze or cut rates for all other vessel types
  • MSC snaps up feedermax pair, while MPCC offloads 19-year-old boxship
    MSC's 2025 buying spree continues while Norwegian tonnage provider cashes in on the strong values of its older ships
  • Marine insurance: Swings and roundabouts for buyers
    2026 will probably look like 2025 - but more so
  • Wan Hai places first LNG-fuel order at Chinese yard
    Latest newbuilding order boosts Wan Hai Lines' newbuilding backlog to 38 ships with a combined capacity of 390,000 teu
  • US sanctions targeting Venezuela increase compliance risk for global shipping industry
    Experts believe that US designations of tankers engaged in Venezuela's oil trade will expand and have a huge impact on...
  • Hong Kong customs use robot to make drug seizure
    An intelligence operation led customs officials to the unnamed vessel, which was then inspected by a submersible robot
  • Shipbuilding: Is China's dominance nearing its peak?
    Outside of Asia, Europe and the US are cautiously attempting to revive their shipbuilding industries, with European yards set to...
  • The Daily View: Any volunteers?
  • Trump orders 'total blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers in or out of Venezuela
    'Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America,' according to Trump. All...
  • ONE launches Red Sea-China service as carriers mull Red Sea return
    New service follows trend among container carriers to gradually resume Red Sea transits
  • Panama Canal is going to unveil a new toll plan. How will Trump respond?
    There are always critics when the Panama Canal increases its transit fees. The next round of toll changes are coming...
  • 'All the shareholders' wishes are coming true' yet VLCC stocks are down
    For years, beleaguered tanker owners and investors have been waiting for a market exactly like this one. The victory lap...
  • Daily Briefing
    Energy majors exit embattled green chartering initiative | Ship finance: Banner year for revolvers, Oslo bonds and take-private deals |...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
DECEMBER 17, 2025
  • Big US ports ask Congress to ensure fair funding for dredging
    Port officials say the next Army Corps spending bill needs to make sure that dredging funds set aside under a 2020 law actually get distributed.
  • Freightos founder to step down as CEO as company moves into 'next phase'
    Zvi Schreiber oversaw key milestones like Freightos' public listing and a transformative acquisition of airfreight booking platform WebCargo, but the company has yet to turn a profit.
  • Two large rail unions say they oppose planned UP-NS merger
    The head of one opposition union says the job protection deals agreed to by other unions in exchange for their support of the merger have "loopholes big enough to traverse freight trains through."
  • Hapag-Lloyd wins second green tender from global shipper group
    The Hamburg-based carrier will share the tender with feeder carrier North Sea Container Line that will operate e-ammonia services on a northern intra-Europe trade lane.
  • ONE returns to Red Sea under slot charter deal with Thailand's RCL, partners
    But a spokesperson for ONE would not be drawn on whether the agreement was a precursor to relaunching its own services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.
  • Easing container tonnage delivery in 2026 belies signs of saturation
    Unless shipowners significantly postpone or cancel orders, the wallops of new tonnage added in 2027 and 2028 will dwarf the deliveries made last year and next.

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TradeWinds web site
DECEMBER 17, 2025
  • Scorpio Tankers easing off the pedal after a year of revisiting the newbuilding market
    Robert Bugbee reflects on how savings on special surveys helped create a 'tiny' spread on latest LR2 deal
  • Aponte takes 2025 newbuilding blitz to $8.5bn with 10-ship deal in China
    A total of 41 LNG dual-fuelled container vessels are set to be ordered this year, including a series of 11,400-teu ships at Zhoushan Changhong
  • Person of the Year: Chen Jianhua has resuscitated a shipyard giant to leave Korean rivals 'very worried'
    'TradeWinds Person of the Year' Chen Jianhua has propelled his revived Hengli Shipyard into the global top tier, reinforcing China's dominance in world shipbuilding
  • VLCC seized by US in American court crosshairs for months as another arrest order emerges
    Claimants have only succeeded in seizing cargo canisters in a law firm office in Miami
  • Charter rates for modern LNG carriers dip below six-figure mark
    LNG shipowners and operators are braced for the unknown in 2026
  • Trafigura ahead of target as it cuts fleet carbon intensity by one-quarter
    Trading giant details the ways it is tackling emissions for owned and chartered vessels
  • Shipowners splash $150bn on newbuilding orders with Gianluigi Aponte digging deepest
    2025's contract total is well ahead of the 10-year average, Clarksons says
  • US 'prepares' to hit Russia with more shipping sanctions if peace deal fails
    Bloomberg cites sources as saying new measures could come as early as this week
  • Navig8 adds South Korean giant HMM to eco tanker pool list
    Charterer of Al Seer Marine MR carrier helps expands Adnoc-controlled commercial operation
  • Wan Hai inks $492m deal for six newbuildings in first pivot away from methanol
    Taiwan container operator is pivots towards LNG for latest orders
  • Trafigura ahead of target as it cuts fleet carbon intensity by a quarter
    Trading giant details the ways it is tackling emissions for owned and chartered vessels
  • Container ship owners feel the sting of second big rise in reinsurance costs
    Annual reinsurance contract for members of the big mutual insurers will see costs for most other ship types fall
  • Strand Shipping teams up with newcomer LH2 for two hydrogen bulkers
    Nordbulk project will develop and build two 7,700-dwt vessels for short sea shipping
  • Serial Greek tanker buyer IMS swoops on Saverys and Mercuria suezmaxes
    Marios Gialozoglou-led firm emerges behind secondhand deals worth a combined $74m
  • Shipping Corp of India invites bids for dual-fuel product tankers
    Boost for Indian yards as shipping giant tenders for four vessels worth an estimated $200m
  • Azane Infrastructure nets cash to build three ammonia bunkering terminals in Norway
    New facilities planned to be in operation by 2029
  • US blockade of Venezuela could send Chinese crude buyers fleeing
    Even if the dark fleet gets a tonnage boost, mainstream tankers should see some lift
  • Norden inks bauxite logistics contract as it sees 'significant potential' in Africa
    Company will transport cargo from Guinea to China from 2026
  • Person of the Year: Chen Jianhua has resuscitated a shipyard giant and built a stellar client list
    'TradeWinds Person of the Year' Chen Jianhua has propelled his revived Hengli shipyard into the global top tier, reinforcing China's dominance in world shipbuilding
  • Azane Infrastructure nets cash to build ammonia bunkering terminal trio in Norway
    New facilities planned to be in operation by 2029
  • Risk, deals and succession: Offshore pioneer Per Saevik reflects on long career
    His three children will steer the group from January
  • Zim strikes deal with rebel shareholders on unified board
    Two activist representatives will join the Israeli line's board as the strategic review continues
  • Amon Maritime plans three new ammonia-fuelled bulkers
    The company has been awarded a $29m grant from Enova
  • Cocaine-busting underwater robot claims first drug seizure on a ship in Hong Kong
    Customs officers send machine into sea chest of ship that had arrived from Brazil
  • Hafnia free to buy Torm shares after veteran dealmaker brought in as chairman
    Analysts now expect BW Group company to pursue merger with Danish tanker rival
  • Precious Shipping fixes $50m of newbuild financing as older bulker sold
    Thai-listed owner speeds along fleet renewal road
  • Black Sea attacks: IMO offers to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv to protect commercial shipping
    However, a repeat of the UN-engineered Black Sea trade corridor is unlikely
  • Aponte takes 2025 newbuilding blitz to $8.5bn with 10-ship deal in China
    A total of 41 LNG dual-fuelled container vessels are set to be ordered this year, including a series of 11,400-teu ships at Zhoushan Changhong
  • Bulker up for grabs as SPDB Financial Leasing seeks to shed tonnage
    Bidding for the seven-year-old kamsarmax Century Shanghai will start at $25.02m when it goes to auction
  • Brand new platform supply vessel put up for auction by Chinese lessor
    First in a series of nine speculative orders to go under the hammer at the end of December in an increasingly hot market
  • Trump blockades Venezuela with 'largest Armada ever' as he demands return of seized US oil assets
    US president says he will use naval power to target sanctioned tankers
  • China strengthens legal toolkit with maritime law overhaul targeting international shipping
    Revised Maritime Code reshapes e-bills, charterparties and liability rules for global operators
  • Dark side of the shadow fleet: Seafarer abandonment
    Plight of mariners stuck on the tanker Green Land highlights problem on dark fleet vessels
  • Vietnam shipowner strikes deal for two container ships at Chinese yard
    Domestic operator spending around $60m for 1,900-teu duo

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In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
In the third quarter, revenues of French company CMA CGM grew by +31.1%
Marseille
Net profit tripled. The fleet transported a record number of containers.
Ports of Naples and Salerno saw container throughput growth in the second quarter.
Naples
283,000 TEUs were handled (+7.8%). Total freight increased by 4.7%. Ro-ro traffic slowed and cruise traffic declined.
Evergreen and WHL post strong quarterly earnings growth
Taipei
The two Taiwanese companies have ordered 83,300 and 110,050 new containers respectively.
Terminal Operators Face Off: HHLA Slows in Third Quarter, ICTSI Accelerates
Hamburg/Manila
The German company saw an 8.5% drop in container traffic. ICTSI reported an 8.1% increase (-1.8% on a like-for-like basis).
Port of Hamburg: Container throughput stable in third quarter
Hamburg
Bulk cargo decline. In the first nine months of 2026, traffic amounted to 84.5 million tons (-2.6%).
Fincantieri's orders totaled €3.57 billion in the third quarter, up 180%.
Trieste
Revenues down 6% to €2.02 billion, but EBITDA rises 7% to €161 million.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hapag-Lloyd reports quarterly revenue growth of 27.9% with container volumes virtually unchanged.
Hamburg
Average freight rate rises by 27.9% and supports the results of the German company, which further improves its annual estimates
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
HMM records a very positive third quarter in both the container and bulk segments
Seoul
During the period the fleet transported 1.1 million containers (+8.4%)
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Boluda Towage acquires Ecuadorian towing company Cititug.
Valencia
The transaction includes the transfer of ownership of five tugboats
Port of Los Angeles Sets Container Traffic Record for October
Los Angeles
In the first ten months of 2026, 9.11 million TEUs were handled (+5.1%)
In 2027, the port of Ravenna expects 365,000 cruise passengers.
Ravenna
To date, 115 cruise ship calls are scheduled
Giosuè Vezzuto appointed CEO of RINA Services
Genoa
Finnlines' quarterly financial results show strong growth.
Helsinki
Revenues increased by 26.2% in the July-September period. Profit increased by 81.6%.
The Port of Tarragona has won the ESPO Award 2026.
Brussels
The area surrounding the Port Authority headquarters has become a sustainable, resilient and intergenerational space
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by +18.5%
Zagreb
Regular service passengers remained stable, while cruise passengers increased by 6.2%.
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, a meeting with Raffaele Fitto on the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
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