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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 threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
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Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
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