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Exim India web site
APRIL 1, 2026
  • Mumbai Port achieves highest ever cargo throughput and double digit growth in fiscal
  • JNPA again ends fiscal with record throughput
  • Nineteen ships carrying India's energy still stranded
  • India's domestic demand resilient but West Asia crisis poses risk: Morgan Stanley
  • Vizag Port smashes 92-year record with 90.29 mmt
  • India locks 60 mn barrels of Russian crude for April
  • Pulse imports drop 35 pc as domestic stocks swell
  • Indian Register of Shipping hosts seminar on emerging maritime technologies
  • Noida International Airport at Jewar will benefit a vast region: PM
  • JNPA floats tender for implementation of Digital Twin
  • DPA surpasses 2025-26 cargo handling target
  • DP World renews Delhi Capitals partnership, reinforcing long-term commitment
  • Air cargo sees impressive growth in Feb., but conflict makes full-year outlook uncertain
  • IndiGo commences daily, non-stop service between Kolkata and Shanghai; strengthens connectivity to Sri Lanka with launch of direct flights between Delhi and Colombo
  • Amazon Air launches Delhi-Guwahati cargo route
  • Qatar Airways Cargo continues to restore its freighter network
  • Allcargo Logistics strengthens Varanasi handloom cluster with secure door-to-door and COD services
  • New Mangalore Port's Berth 9 redevelopment approved; to boost liquid bulk capacity and maritime efficiency
  • KSH Distriparks launches Pune's first dedicated empty container yard to strengthen container availability
  • Global schedule reliability falls to 59.0% in February 2026

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • Gebrüder Weiss launches GWcycles 2026
  • Ebeling Logistik relies on "WinSped"
  • Aurrigo International receives multiple awards
  • Record package volumes expected for Easter
  • AD Ports Group achieves record revenue
  • Netherlands to implement truck toll
  • AAL Shipping expands fleet with "AAL Newcastle"
  • FIATA guidelines on insider threats
  • BUSINESSrun debuts in South America
  • Brian Moran new Senior Vice President
  • National Airlines launches test flights for B777-200F
  • Agenda Conectar improves air traffic in Brazil
  • GA Telesis appoints DePinto as Vice President

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • Asia-Middle East capacity plummets despite Cosco vessels exiting Hormuz
  • Saudi's Folk Maritime shifts India-Gulf service to Red Sea as Hormuz disruption bites
  • What Vanguard's 'surrender' means for T&L boardrooms, BlackRock & State Street
  • China's Panama 'crackdown': big claims, mounting evidence
  • DHL taps own air fleet as Middle East disruption squeezes cargo capacity
  • Rising fuel costs intensify pressure on fragile European road freight market
  • Headed for independence, FedEx Freight is rolling into a cloudy future

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • Ship Repair USA takes shape ahead of Jacksonville debut
    Marine Log's Ship Repair USA will take place June 23-24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, marking the first time the event will be held in Jacksonville, Fla., a region with expanding
  • Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi struck by drone at Dubai anchorage
    The fully-laden Kuwaiti VLCC Al Salmi has become the latest vessel struck in the ongoing Mid East conflict that has effectively closedf the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted world oil and gas
  • Corps awards contract for Mississippi River navigation improvements
    The St. Paul Engineer District awarded a $12.8 million contract to Kramer North America LLC, out of Plain, Wis., March 25, to upgrade lock and dam infrastructure on the Mississippi River. The
  • NSMV State of Maine delivered to Maine Maritime Academy
    The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) State of Maine was formally delivered to Maine Maritime Academy on March 30, marking the transfer of operations from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to the
  • ABB picked to provide propulsion and automation solutions for new DRBA ferry
    Shipbuilder Senesco Marine has contracted ABB to deliver full propulsion and automation systems for the 75-car passenger and vehicle ferry that it is building to replace the Delaware River and Bay Authority
  • Ann Fairchild named president and CEO of Siemens USA
    Siemens announced the appointment of Ann Fairchild as president and CEO of Siemens USA, the company's largest market globally. Fairchild, who has served as interim president and CEO since October 2025, will
  • Autonomous vessel innovator Saronic Series D round raises $1.75BN
    Austin, Texas-headquartered autonomous vessel pioneer Saronic Technologies today announced that it has closed a $1.75 billion Series D funding round. Led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, the round values the company
  • Korea Express Ferry orders new high speed Incat Crowther RoPax
    South Korean shipbuilder Kangnam Corporation has commissioned Incat Crowther to design a new 80-meter high-speed catamaran RoPax ferry ordered by Korea Express Ferry (KEF). Incat Crowther, Kangnam and KEF, previously collaborated on

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Container News web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • Port of Barcelona awards Baleària concession for passenger and ro-ro terminal
    The Port of Barcelona Management Board has approved a concession to Baleària for the construction and operation of a new passenger and ro-ro cargo terminal on Adossat wharf, following a request submitted by the shipping company in December 2024. With no competing applications received during the public information process, the concession was granted to Baleària, which has operated regularly at th
  • ClassNK approves corrosion-resistant cable for offshore wind use
    ClassNK has issued Approval of Manufacturing Procedure and Type Approval certificates for a new semi-parallel wire cable developed by KOBELCO Wire Company. The approval covers a high-corrosion-resistant type of semi-parallel wire cable (SPWC). It marks the first time ClassNK has approved this type of product. Designed for durability and offshore use The SPWC consists of polyethylene-coated strand
  • Port of Gothenburg acquires strategic land package
    The Port of Gothenburg has completed the acquisition of a significant land area in the port's outer zones through an agreement signed with seller Platzer, securing the conditions for the next phase of the port's long-term development strategy. The acquisition comprises land, office properties and water areas, creating future potential for up to 210,000 square metres of new terminal space. The ove
  • Tomohiro Hosaka appointed Managing Director of ONE Europe & Africa
    Tomohiro Hosaka has been appointed Managing Director for Ocean Network Express (ONE) Europe and Africa, effective 1 April 2026. He succeeds Takahiro Kikuchi, who will take a new leadership role in Asia after three years. Mr. Hosaka previously served as Director of Corporate and Innovation for ONE Europe and Africa. He also held roles as Vice President of Corporate and Innovation in Latin America
  • DHShipbuilding hits 2026 order target in Q1
    DHShipbuilding has achieved its 2026 annual order target in the first quarter. The company secured 12 Suezmax crude oil tanker orders, ranking first globally in this segment. Strong demand and record pricing On March 30, DHShipbuilding signed a contract with an Oceania-based shipowner for two Suezmax tankers. The deal is valued at about KRW 276 billion. It also marks the highest price ever achiev
  • KLN reports higher core net profit despite revenue dip
    KLN Logistics Group reported its 2025 results, showing growth in core net profit despite a challenging global environment. Financial Performance Revenue: HK$56.3 billion (-3%) Core operating profit: HK$2.63 billion (-4%) Core net profit: HK$1.40 billion (+3%) Profit attributable to shareholders: HK$1.41 billion (+7%) The company proposed a final dividend of 16 HK cents per share , payable around
  • ONE buys into a Chinese-built port and rewrites its geopolitics
    Ocean Network Express acquires a 30% stake in Hutchison's Laem Chabang terminal , inserting a Japanese-controlled carrier into one of China's most strategically positioned logistics nodes in Southeast Asia
  • The impact of dual-chokepoints militarization
    The Bab el-Mandeb disruption imposed a structural, not episodic, demand collapse while the Hormuz crisis was qualitatively different velocity over duration and war-risk premiums surged, making commercial transit commercially impossible before Iranian military enforcement was even fully tested
  • CCS completes green methanol bunkering during cargo ops in Hong Kong
    China Classification Society (CCS) has supported a green methanol bunkering operation carried out simultaneously with cargo handling in Hong Kong. The container vessel COSCO Shipping Gemini , classed by CCS, received 300 tons of green methanol via ship-to-ship (STS) transfer. At the same time, the vessel continued container loading and unloading operations. Efficient and safe SIMOPs operation CCS
  • DHL expands Asia-Europe air freight capacity with new flights
    DHL Global Forwarding has expanded its dedicated air freight capacity between Asia and Europe. The company launched new weekly flights linking key logistics hubs in Shanghai, Leipzig, Hong Kong, and Liège. The move strengthens collaboration between DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Express. It also improves the Group's ability to serve fast-growing Asia-Europe trade lanes. New routes boost capacity a
  • What does it take for Hormuz to go back to normal?
    Analysts warn the BRS recovery estimate is a floor, not a forecast, as mine threats, insurance gaps, and Iran's selective access regime compound every day the conflict continues
  • Kuwaiti oil tanker hit by Iranian attack at Dubai port
    A Kuwaiti oil tanker caught fire after being struck in what has been described as an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai Port, according to local sources and state media reports. Kuwait's official news agency KUNA, citing the state-owned oil company, reported that the fully laden crude oil tanker was targeted in the anchorage area, resulting in damage to the vessel's hull and raising concerns
  • Wan Hai Lines announces rate restoration on Asia trades
    Wan Hai Lines has announced a Rate Restoration (RR) on selected Asia trades in response to recent developments in the Middle East and the resulting changes in operating conditions. The adjustment will take effect from 15 April 2026 and will be applied at USD 100 per 20-foot container and USD 200 per 40-foot container. According to the carrier, the rate increase reflects rising operating costs dri
  • AD Ports Group reports record 2025 revenue and profit
    AD Ports Group published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting record revenue and profit driven by global expansion and stronger trade connectivity. Record Financial Performance The Group reported: Revenue: AED 20.77 billion (+20% YoY) Net profit: AED 2.07 billion (+16% YoY) Revenue and profit have grown more than fivefold since 2020. Growth came from ports, economic zones, and maritime businesses
  • COSCO vessels complete Strait of Hormuz transit
    Two COSCO container ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after previously aborting an earlier attempt, accoring to MarineTraffic data. Chinese container ships reportedly turned back in Strait of Hormuz The two vessels, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, completed their transit after a previous attempt was aborted. This successful movement indicates a potential change for v
  • Genco rejects Diana offer, defends value strategy
    Genco Shipping & Trading Limited sent a letter to shareholders outlining its strategy and rejecting a takeover proposal from Diana Shipping. Strong Performance and Strategy Genco says it continues to execute its value strategy. The company focuses on low leverage, high dividends, and fleet growth. Over the past five years, Genco delivered 213% total shareholder return (TSR) . This exceeds the S&P
  • World's first hydrogen-fueled main engine tested for large commercial vessel
    Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (Kawasaki) successfully ran the world's first hydrogen-fueled main engine for a large commercial vessel. The test is part of the Green Innovation Fund Project "Development of Marine Hydrogen Engines and MHFS," supported by NEDO and in collaboration with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), MOL Drybulk, Onomichi Dockyard, and ClassNK. Hydrogen C
  • SM Line ships get satellite systems from SpaceX subsidiary Starlink Korea
    South Korean liner operator SM Line has installed satellite systems from Starlink Korea, the South Korean subsidiary of US aerospace and artificial intelligence group Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), on all 13 ships in its fleet. Starlink's low earth orbit satellite communication is a service that uses more than 8,000 satellites launched at an altitude of about 550 km, and is

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Splash web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping lines up fresh feeder boxship order
    Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co (NBOSCO) is continuing its containership fleet expansion with a fresh newbuilding plan. The Shanghai-listed carrier said it will invest in four firm 1,900 teu vessels, with options for two more units. The move is part of a broader investment of up to CNY2.7bn ($390m) in total which also covers containers. The ...
  • Fugro wins early-stage work on Petrobras wind pilot
    Fugro has secured a role on Brazil's first offshore wind project to move forward under a formal environmental licensing process, taking on geotechnical work for Petrobras' Rio de Janeiro offshore wind pilot. The 18 MW scheme marks an early step for offshore wind in South America, as countries in the region begin to put regulatory ...
  • Malta's Polidano steps into shipping with Damen order
    Malta's Polidano Group is stepping further into shipping, placing an order for two small cargo vessels at Dutch builder Damen Shipyards. The construction-focused group has signed for two 3,850 dwt combi freighters, marking a shift towards expanding its in-house logistics capacity. The vessels, to be named Denise P and Julia P, will mainly be used ...
  • Venergy lifts MR options at K Shipbuilding
    Rapidly expanding Greek owner Venergy Maritime is stepping up its tanker newbuilding drive, firming up options for two more MR product tankers at South Korea's K Shipbuilding. The move lifts its total MR orderbook at the yard to eight vessels, as the Vyron Vasileiadis-led outfit continues to scale up at pace. The latest units are ...
  • Pan Ocean adds VLCC newbuild to growing tanker play
    South Korea's Pan Ocean has added another VLCC to its orderbook, continuing a steady push into the crude tanker segment. The Harim Group-controlled owner said in a stock exchange filing it will pay around $121.8m for the vessel, although it has yet to name the shipyard behind the deal. Delivery is slated for late December ...
  • Sweden's top port lines up next phase of expansion
    The Port of Gothenburg has taken another step in its long-term expansion, securing land in its outer harbour area to support future growth. The deal, agreed with listed property company Platzer, covers land, office buildings and water areas, and has a total transaction value of SEK 684m ($71.5m), including the sale of a smaller logistics ...
  • Navigating the rise of subjective injury claims in the maritime industry
    Kristin Poling, senior claims executive at UK P&I Club writes for Splash today. Operational environments on board a ship can be dangerous, with seafarers regularly navigating unpredictable and sometimes precarious conditions. Such incidents may result in lasting impacts that extend beyond physical injury and entail a psychological cost. It is this element that can be ...
  • Chiyoda and NYK chase carbon capture business around the world
    Japanese engineering firm Chiyoda Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and its affiliate Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) to collaborate on global projects in the field of carbon capture and storage (CCS). In 2024, the three companies jointly conducted a study on the quantitative evaluation of costs and schedules ...
  • Hormuz now a pay to pass corridor
    Iran's parliament has approved a formal toll and access regime for the Strait of Hormuz, while a fully loaded Kuwaiti VLCC has been attacked and set on fire at anchor off Dubai port on day 32 of the war between the US/Israeli coalition and Iran. Iran's Parliament Security Committee has approved a sweeping management plan ...
  • China Merchants Energy stacks orderbook with 10-ship VLCC series
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has moved to further expand its crude tanker fleet, lining up 10 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC). The Shanghai-listed owner has placed the order through its Hong Kong-based subsidiary Associated Maritime Co, adding another large batch of tonnage to an already active newbuilding programme. ...
  • Scorpio Tankers pockets $70m from fresh MR sales
    Scorpio Tankers is continuing to cash in on firm secondhand prices, lining up the sale of two more MR product tankers as part of an ongoing fleet reshuffle. The New York-listed owner has agreed to sell the 2015-built, scrubber-fitted STI Brooklyn and STI Black Hawk for $35m each, with delivery expected in the second quarter ...
  • Satellite images show Ukraine strikes cripple Russian Baltic export capacity
    Satellite imagery is confirming severe damage to Russia's prime energy exporting ports, as Ukraine's Baltic bombardment campaign continues for an eighth day. Ust-Luga port was attacked for the third time last night in the space of just over a week, with Ukrainian drones mounting a massive campaign against Russian ports and refineries in the Baltic ...
  • Genco warns shareholders over Diana proxy push
    The takeover battle between dry bulk players Genco Shipping & Trading and Diana Shipping is stepping up, with the US-based owner urging shareholders to ignore its rival's advances and back the current board. In a fresh letter to investors, New York-listed Genco doubled down on its rejection of Diana's $23.50-per-share offer, calling it inadequate and ...
  • Japanese-built cape prices jump 15% in two months
    The sale and purchase market continued to firm this week, with asset prices for large bulkers pushing higher despite geopolitical tensions. Demand for capesize tonnage remains strong, with brokers reporting a few deals per week. All eyes have been on the sale of a Japanese-built bulker after owners invited offers earlier this month for the ...
  • French court jails Chinese shadow fleet captain in absentia
    A French court has sentenced the Chinese captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to one year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant against him, in a ruling that marks one of the most significant legal escalations yet in Europe's campaign against vessels circumventing Western sanctions on Russian oil. Captain Chen Zhangjie, ...
  • Cyclone Narelle damages Jadestone Energy's platform off Australia
    Singapore-based oil and gas firm Jadestone Energy has revealed that its Stag oilfield, located 60 km offshore Western Australia, has been damaged by cyclone Narelle. The shutdown of the Stag facilities commenced on March 23, and the platform was demobilised due to the projected path of the cyclone, which developed into a category 5 storm ...
  • Reactivations and mega expansions signal long-term China shipbuilding hegemony
    China's shipbuilding capacity surge has accelerated with a wave of reactivated yards and major expansions across established shipbuilding groups, in what is the most significant capacity expansion in years, according to broker BRS Group's latest 181-page annual shipping markets review. China reached an orderbook market share of 70.9% at the end of 2025, up from ...
  • BW Energy seals $80m rig sale-leaseback deal with Chinese firm
    Norway's BW Energy has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with Minsheng Financial Leasing (MSFL) for the 2004-built Jasmine Alpha jackup drilling rig. Under the agreement, BW Energy will receive $80m in cash consideration, which, according to the company, will strengthen its financial flexibility while maintaining continued access to the unit. Under the agreement, BW ...
  • Seven reasons for a global revenue-raising policy on international shipping
    Goran Dominioni, assistant professor in climate change law and policy at Dublin City University and visiting professor at the World Maritime University, writes for Splash today. The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreement on the Net-Zero Framework reached last year was seen by many as the biggest climate breakthrough in recent history. A key component of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • IMO's Net-Zero Framework 'to raise transport costs by 20% by 2040'
    The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping found the IMO's Net-Zero Framework would do far more for decarbonisation...
  • Asian tanker flows face disruption even with favourable war outcome
    Asian crude oil imports have already taken a hit from the 'largest supply disruption in the history of the global...
  • TEN nets partnership deal with New York Knicks
    'Multi-year agreement' will raise profile of Greek tanker owner in the Big Apple
  • US clears Russian shadow fleet tanker to deliver crude to Cuba
    Cuba has received its first crude shipment in three months via a Russian shadow fleet tanker despite the US-imposed blockade...
  • HFW announces round of promotions
    Six lawyers start new roles tomorrow
  • Boxship charter market shows resilience despite Gulf disruptions
    One container line, which has had to cancel services to the MEG, is taking advantage of strong short-term charter rates...
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, March 31
    Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to be severely disrupted and conditions may change at short notice
  • France jails shadow fleet master in absentia
    An arrest warrant has been issued for the Chinese captain and a one-year jail sentence handed out by the French...
  • DH Shipbuilding stacks up suezmax orders as global orderbook surpasses 25% of existing fleet
    Alongside tanker newbuildings, DH Shipbuilding is also building containerships and shuttle tankers for delivery through to 2028
  • Asia's nervous wait for green regulation
    Uncertainty, not new regulation, is the biggest risk for the shipping sector in the year ahead. But Asia's maritime community...
  • Kuwaiti VLCC hit off Dubai
    Attack comes as the International Chamber of Shipping and Middle East Gulf states met to discuss the impact of the...
  • The Daily View: Hormuz moves on Tehran's terms
  • Daily Briefing
    Subtle rise in non-Iranian trade through Hormuz | Russia flag switch loses appeal for shadow fleet operators | Cosco boxships...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • Appeals court upholds FMC rules on carrier refusal-to-deal, export policies
    The World Shipping Council argued unsuccessfully that a section of OSRA-22 aimed at US exports was an overreach by the country's maritime regulator.
  • Salalah disruptions send carriers on Indian trades back to adding Pakistan calls
    With operations at Salalah suspended on Saturday due to a drone strike, Hapag-Lloyd has positioned its upcoming westbound sailing on the India-USEC "TPI" service to call at Port Qasim in Pakistan.
  • Industry faces trickle down pivot as largest ocean carriers continue to grow
    With big carriers "ferociously" integrating, those down the pecking order like smaller liners, neutral terminal operators and leasing companies have seen their market shrink and need to review strategy as a result, writes Jeremy Masters.
  • MPV operators face worsening bunker fuel supply crisis as stocks tighten
    Carriers are already facing tight supplies in most key bunkering hubs including the Middle East and South Africa, which has led operators to cut the speed of ships and become more flexible in sourcing fuel.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • Hanwha Ocean taps ExxonMobil veteran to run shipping unit
    James Sagar joined South Korean group in October after decades at ExxonMobil
  • Net-Zero Framework alternative would see LNG dominate, says Maersk Carbon Center
    Policy manager assessed proposals to reopen the debate about the net carbon fund and found distinct differences
  • New Fortress' Brazil spin-off strikes lease deal for FSRU-based terminal
    No details given of new lease and capacity holder for facility that has been in works since 2017
  • Saudi Aramco takes in tanker newbuildings as rates stabilise
    Indonesian owner finds term work for more of its product carriers
  • Hijacked pirate mothership loitering near major shipping lane 'disrupted', says EU navy
    Would-be pirates are said to be 'isolated' and unable to attack commercial ships
  • War has left seafarers in the danger zone. Who can blame them for chasing a life on land
    The risk of seafarers leaving the industry increases with every global conflict
  • Onassis banks lucrative VLCC deal as charterers cover twin risks
    Hyundai Glovis pays Greek owner a freight rate not seen in several years
  • Schoeller inks deal for methanol-ready newbuildings in China
    Cyprus-based group adds to fleet by returning to China State Shipbuilding Corp subsidiary
  • MOL sets sights on profit of $2.6bn in 2030
    Phase two of 15-year strategy sees focus on value realisation as next-generation management takes the helm
  • Thompson Shipping Lines expands dry bulk fleet with handysize purchase
    Privately owned Australian bulker owner remains confident in outlook for dry bulk sector
  • Ningbo Ocean Shipping unveils plans to build six feeder vessels
    Shanghai-listed company to invest up to $390m in container newbuildings and boxes
  • Iino Lines funds methanol-ready VLCC newbuilding with green financing deal
    Eco-target met for newbuilding as Mizuho Bank provides the cash
  • Oil firms fear tanker shortage in 'crazy and unprecedented times'
    Suezmax owners in particular are living through crazy times, market players say
  • Shipbuilder insurer Gardian snapped up by Optio Group
    Former WTW brokers set up Gardian in 2024 to insure complex shipbuilding projects
  • Laskaridis Shipping doubles down on debut suezmax order in South Korea
    Recently established brand Lavinia Tankers will boast a fleet of up to four suezmaxes upon delivery
  • Vitol green shipping lead Ian Butler steps down
    Familiar shipping face changes profile to read 'taking a break'
  • Investment platform Alpha Omega confirms debut handysize newbuildings
    Singapore-based firm reveals Jiangsu Huatai as the shipyard of choice in joint project with China's YZJ Maritime
  • Greek owner adds to product tanker fleet in DIS ship swoop
    Spring Marine said by brokers to have snapped up the High Seas
  • Iran offers 'toll-free' Strait of Hormuz pass for stranded Malaysian ships
    Diplomatic ties with Iran ease transit amid escalating regional tensions
  • One in five ships in English Channel may be uninsured, officials warn
    Figures suggest 10% of vessels transiting EU coastal waters may not have adequate cover
  • Two years after deadly shooting, Greek shipowner returns to S&P market
    Karnessis family outfit European Navigation is reportedly buying its first LPG carrier
  • Swarm of drones attacks vital Russian oil port in fresh energy infrastructure hit
    The important terminal has been under sustained attack for several days
  • New DHT VLCC heads out on charter of up to seven years
    Owner also completes sale of older tanker
  • New Marinakis tanker company has 'meaningful upside', says Clarksons
    Analysts believe there is more to come from efficient and modern crude fleet
  • Captain of shadow tanker suspected of launching drones at EU airports handed jail term
    Brest court issues arrest warrant for Boracay captain Chen Zhangjie
  • Maltese construction group moves into shipowning with double order
    Polidano Group signs combi freighter deal for aggregates business
  • DH Shipbuilding sets suezmax price record as orderbook hits full-year target in first quarter
    Yard reaches its full-year mark just three months into 2026
  • NYK teams up with Chiyoda and Knutsen on carbon capture and storage projects
    The collaboration covers Japan and abroad
  • Gulf attack: Fire breaks out on Kuwaiti VLCC bound for China
    Tanker and container ship report attacks as US presses Iran to agree to a peace deal
  • Woodside homes in on preferred shipowner duo for raft of LNG newbuildings
    Names surface for anticipated winners of first charters
  • Pan Ocean turns to China for VLCC newbuilding
    The diversified shipping company is making a big push in the VLCC sector
  • Hin Leong founder OK Lim hospitalised days before jail term begins
    Breathing difficulties raise uncertainty over surrender to serve 13.5-year sentence
  • Suezmax order sees DH Shipbuilding hit its 2026 annual newbuild target in first quarter
    The contract, worth KRW 275bn, has also set a new record price for the type, South Korean shipbuilder says
  • Hainan Strait Shipping targets 20% capacity lift with digital twin push
    Ferry operator links AI scheduling to fleet renewal and port upgrades
  • China Merchants out of cruise as it ends joint venture with Viking
    The joint venture's only ship has been sold to a Chinese leasing company but it still retains a strong connections with Viking
  • Hanwha wins its first US Navy design role amid shipbuilding revival push
    South Korean shipbuilder deepens US foothold as industry gaps draw scrutiny
  • NYK teams up with Chiyoda and KNCC on carbon capture and storage projects
    The collaboration covers Japan and abroad
  • Hong Kong owner Courage aims to expand fleet despite booking a loss in 2025
    Company is cautiously optimistic on longer-term prospects of its shipping business
  • Cosco Shipping Development leans on leasing as container cycle softens
    Fleet financing and diversification offset weaker box demand
  • Scorpio Tankers adds close to $70m to cash pile in sale of MR duo
    Any further sales may speak more loudly about a recent firming in values, president Robert Bugbee says
  • Japan tests slow-speed hydrogen-fuelled engine on full load
    Hydrogen slow-speed engine targets multipurpose newbuilding
  • Iran asserts sovereignty over Hormuz by enshrining transit fees into law
    State media reports formal approval, but legal and diplomatic hurdles remain
  • Ren Yuanlin eyes Hong Kong listing as shipping veteran calls Singapore exchange 'too small'
    CEO is exploring plans to list Yangzijiang Financial and Yangzijiang Maritime in Hong Kong
  • China's next shipping push is bigger than it looks
    Policy shift seen as systemic leap but hurdles remain on rules and execution
  • Ren Yuanlin eyes Hong Kong listing as shipping veteran calls Singapore 'too small'
    Ren is exploring plans to list Yangzijiang Financial and Yangzijiang Maritime Development in Hong Kong
  • Blaze ignites on tanker as lull ends in Middle East shipping attacks
    Tanker and container ship report attacks as US presses Iran to agree to a peace deal

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 31, 2026
  • DP World expands eastern Canada reach
    DP World has opened a new freight forwarding office in Montreal, expanding its Canadian logistics network and strengthening its end-to-end service offerings. The Dubai-based company said that the new location provides support for customers across the retail and industrial sectors, improving supply chain efficiency and expanding bilingual service delivery across the province. The Montreal office,
  • Benchmark diesel up again, but by smallest amount in weeks
    For the 11th consecutive week, the benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose, but by a number that looks almost tiny compared to the prior three weeks. The Department of Energy\Energy Information Administration average weekly retail ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) price rose by 2.6 cents/gallon to $5.401/g. That increase is far less than the prior three weeks coming out of the star
  • CN made 'inaccurate claims' on rail merger data: UP exec
    A Union Pacific executive has responded to comments by Canadian National about the planned UP-Norfolk Southern merger, saying CN made "inaccurate claims" regarding the traffic study included in the initial version of the UP-NS merger application. "The traffic study included in our filings with the Surface Transportation Board was conducted by the same expert CN (NYSE: CNI ) used for its Iowa Nort
  • South Korean-owned U.S. shipyard gets first Navy contract
    A Philadelphia shipyard owned by a South Korean industrial conglomerate said it has been awarded its first U.S. Navy contract. Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) and Hanwha Philly Shipyard will serve as a design subcontractor to Norwegian shipbuilder Vard Group's U.S. division on the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program, for vessels that resupply Navy ships at sea. It's the first Navy contract a
  • Tariffs, frozen food demand reshape cold chains, Lineage report says
    Tariffs, regulation and shifting consumer demand continue to disrupt cold supply chains, according to a survey released by temperature-controlled warehouse operator Lineage . The Cold Chain Insights Survey of 1,000 supply chain decision-makers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico found that geopolitical uncertainty and policy shifts - particularly tariffs - are among the biggest factors influencing
  • Alaska Airlines taps PrimeFlight to provide cargo service in London
    Alaska Airlines has selected PrimeFlight Aviation Services to handle cargo for the carrier at London Heathrow International Airport ahead of the May 21 launch of daily nonstop widebody service from Seattle to London. Alaska Airlines ( NYSE: ALK ) will carry cargo to London in the bellyhold of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft inherited in the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska began service
  • From rejected category to modern 4PL: Redwood's path through Gartner analysis
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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
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss 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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
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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)
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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.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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