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Exim India web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • J M Baxi and Navkar Corporation launch weekly rail corridor between ICD Morbi and Kandla Container Terminal
  • Shipping industry on edge amid renewed Israel-Iran conflict
  • Shipping stays on the green course despite carbon price pause
  • Infra seen creating $175 bn investment opportunity over 7 years
  • CR goes digital: Rail Parcel App launched in 7 key cities
  • Apparel, leather, engineering eye pre-tariff order recovery
  • Centre approves major green hydrogen jetty at Paradip Port
  • India's natural gas consumption to grow in FY27: ICRA
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (27 February 2026)
  • CONCOR and SCI confer on opportunities for long-term collaboration
  • DPA and Belgian Hydrogen Council explore collaboration in green hydrogen sector
  • Origin and evolution of Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 2025
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port achieves historic first night time pilotage at Upper Reaches
  • Poultry exports poised for record FY26 on West Asia, Japan demand
  • DP World enhances India-Middle East service reliability with acquisition of container vessel
  • Rising US LPG trade with India and its impact on shipping
  • Maersk reroutes sailings via the Cape as Red Sea risks resurface

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • ECJ confirms air freight cartel ruling
  • Economic stabilization with challenges
  • Monika Groeger strengthens MODALIS team
  • FragilePAK announces leadership change
  • Norse Atlantic Airways Partners with CargoAi
  • Renault Trucks maintains market share 2025
  • UPS receives new IATA CEIV Pharma certifications
  • Airports Frankfurt and Bangalore establish partnership
  • Interporto Padova achieves record production value
  • Italian delegation visits Tuas
  • Challenges of shore power supply
  • FedEx receives halal certification
  • Foundation stone for freight center at NMIA laid
  • New Executives at CV International and Capes
  • Kühne+Nagel acquires Lohmöller Spedition

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • Carriers hope blankings and post-CNY boost can bolster rates
  • Tariff plaintiffs demand injunction and fast-track refunds
  • M&A rumblings - M�rsk sniffing around forwarders
  • Hi-tech boom props up air cargo demand, despite tariff hit
  • Tariff turmoil casts a shadow over carrier-shipper contract talks
  • Your load board login is for sale on Telegram
  • Singapore plans SAF levy as global supply tightens
  • Feeder vessels still the focus of newbuilding orders

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • U.S. seeks forfeiture of seized tanker Skipper and 1.8M barrels of crude
    In another move against the "ghost fleet," the U.S. Department of Justice says that a complaint has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to forfeit
  • Thun Tankers' new AccessMAX product tankers are designed for constrained waterways
    Gothenburg, Sweden-headquartered Erik Thun Group member Thun Tankers has placed an order at the Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands for two new AccessMAX product tankers. Designed explicitly for constrained waterways and
  • Wrangell, Alaska, to get new large vessel shipyard?
    The City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska, and JAG Marine Group, have expanded their public-private partnership to advance development of a new, state-of-the-art large vessel shipyard at Wrangell's deep-water port. On Jan.
  • Gunderson-built McMurdo docking pier arrives in Antarctica after epic tow
    The McMurdo docking pier, (built as the barge NSF DIscovery Pier) constructed by Gunderson Marine & Iron (GM&I) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has successfully arrived at McMurdo Station, Antarctica
  • TTB 2026: Inside the Key Bridge salvage operation
    When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in the early hours of March 26, 2024, following the allision of the M/V Dali, the impact was immediate and staggering. More than 3,500 feet
  • Op-Ed: From Dutch shipyard roots to global innovation
    Growing up in a Dutch shipyard family, I was surrounded by the grit and precision of marine construction. My grandfather owned an application company that coated vessels for more than 30 years.

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • "K" LINE signs natural capital-focused commitment line agreement
    "K" LINE, has signed a commitment line agreement utilizing the Mizuho Natural Capital Impact Finance scheme. Arranged through a syndicate led by Mizuho Bank, Ltd., the agreement marks the first time this specific financing framework has been utilized within the maritime industry. The financing program relies on an assessment methodology developed by Mizuho Research & Technologies, Ltd., which inco
  • Sea-Intelligence: ZIM, Gemini's Gain and MSC's Connectivity Gap
    In issue 753 of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the network implications of Hapag-Lloyd's $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. Assuming the newly acquired routes and vessels are fully integrated into Gemini Cooperation, the transaction adds layers to the alliance's Transpacific footprint, triggering an expansion of market reach into the US East Coast. MSC
  • Indian Register of Shipping launches first defence export project
    Indian Register of Shipping launched its first defence export project with a floating dry dock for the Sri Lanka Navy. The milestone marks IRS's expansion into international defence work. Goa Shipyard Limited is constructing the floating dry dock. The launch ceremony took place on February 19, 2026, at GSL. Rear Admiral MDK Wijewardana of the Sri Lanka Navy attended as chief guest. The floating d
  • Kuehne+Nagel acquires Lohmöller road logistics business in Germany
    Kuehne+Nagel has acquired the road logistics activities of LSL-Lohmöller Spedition und Logistik GmbH , strengthening its domestic and European road freight network. The deal covers Lohmöller's groupage, less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) operations. Founded in 1930, the family-run company is based in north-west Germany, a key industrial region with significant road freight activit
  • Port of Lázaro Cárdenas opens 2026 with cargo growth
    The Port of Lázaro Cárdenas recorded a positive start to 2026, with January throughput reaching 2,383,826 tonnes, a 6% increase compared to the same month in 2025. The result reflects operational efficiency, effective coordination across the logistics chain, and sustained confidence among port users. Containerised cargo remained the dominant segment, accounting for 56 percent of total throughput,
  • IAG Cargo reports steady 2025 performance
    IAG Cargo has reported a stable financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, with commercial revenues slightly higher year-on-year and cargo volumes broadly in line with 2024 levels. Cargo tonne kilometres (CTKs) recorded modest growth compared to the previous year, while overall yield was maintained at similar levels, reflecting resilience in a global trade environment shaped by sh
  • CMA CGM launches Ocean Rise Express linking Japan and South China to North Europe
    CMA CGM is introducing Ocean Rise Express (OCR), a new weekly service providing a direct connection between Japan, South China and North Europe. The Asia-Europe corridor remains a strategic trade lane for the group, and the new service is aimed at offering customers enhanced reliability and faster transit times on the key East-West route. Direct weekly link with competitive transit times The OCR
  • Drewry's World Container Index falls for 7th straight week
    Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) dropped 1% this week to $1,899 per 40-foot container. The decline marks the seventh consecutive weekly decrease. Rates on Transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes drove the fall. Shanghai-Rotterdam rates fell 1% to $2,094 per container. Shanghai-Genoa dropped 2% to $2,826. Volumes typically rebound in March as Asian factories reopen. However, rates are expect
  • Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk unveil 2026 changes to Gemini network
    Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk will introduce a series of service adjustments to their jointly operated Gemini network in 2026, following one year of operations that the partners say delivered schedule reliability of at least 90 percent. The revised service structure, set to take effect in April 2026, includes changes across the Far East to North Europe and Far East to Mediterranean trades, aimed at refi
  • Panama's ports enter uncharted legal territory
    Decree-based seizures, split contracts, and a US Supreme Court tariff ruling have converged on the world's most critical maritime chokepoint, turning a routine concession change into a test case for how geopolitics reshapes the global shipping order
  • Port of Hamburg formalises Gulf presence
    Port of Hamburg Marketing has officially incorporated a new representative office in Dubai into its international network, marking a strategic consolidation of the port's engagement with one of the world's most active trade corridors. Operating under the designation Hamburg Representative Office UAE and Gulf Region, the office has been active since January 2026 and is supported by several institu
  • Port of Long Beach handles 847,765 TEUs in January
    The Port of Long Beach moved 847,765 TEUs in January 2026. The figure represents the port's second-busiest January on record. The volume declined 11% from January 2025. Last January remains the port's best January and second-busiest month in its 115-year history. Imports fell 13.1% to 409,818 TEUs. Exports rose 0.8% to 99,478 TEUs. Empty containers declined 11.5% to 338,470 TEUs. Port CEO Dr. Noe
  • Rotterdam Port throughput falls 1.7% in 2025
    The Port of Rotterdam reported cargo throughput of 428.4 million tonnes in 2025. The figure declined 1.7% from the previous year. Dry bulk showed the largest decline at 6.5%. Liquid bulk fell 1.5%. Container throughput grew 3.1% in TEU to reach 14.2 million TEU. Tonnage declined 0.2%. Signs of recovery appeared in all segments during the second half. CEO Boudewijn Siemons said chemical and logist
  • Seatrium doubles net profit to S$324 million in 2025
    Seatrium Limited reported net profit of S$323.6 million for 2025. The figure represents a 106% increase from S$156.8 million in 2024. Revenue rose 24% to S$11.5 billion from S$9.2 billion. The Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind segments drove the growth. Efficient execution of Petrobras P-Series FPSO and TenneT 2GW HVDC projects lifted performance. Gross profit tripled to S$848 million from S$291 millio
  • KEZAD signs 50-year lease with Galadari for AED 75m facility
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi - KEZAD Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with the Heavy Equipment Division of Galadari Brothers to develop a new AED 75 million facility in KEZAD A (KEZAD Al Ma'mourah). The 150,000 sqm site will support the storage and distribution of heavy machinery and industrial equipment. The investment strengthens Galadari's regional expansion strategy and enh
  • Valenciaport researchers warn of shipping route realignment
    Geopolitical tensions stemming from the return of Donald Trump to the global stage are reshaping major international shipping routes, with significant implications for trade, logistics and port operations. This assessment was presented by Vicente J. Pallardó López, director of the Valenciaport Chair of Port Economics and head of the Institute of International Economics at the University of Valenc
  • Governor Kotek's appointment to Port of Portland confirmed
    The Oregon Senate has approved Governor Kotek's appointment of Michael Jordan to the Port of Portland Commission, filling the vacancy left by Sam Johnson. Jordan brings over four decades of public service experience spanning city, county, regional and state government. His career has consistently focused on building and sustaining the economic, environmental and organisational foundations that su
  • Greenwheel Electric plans EV charging hub at Hunterston PARC
    Greenwheel Electric has entered into an options agreement with Peel Ports Group to pursue planning approval for an electric vehicle charging hub at the Hunterston PARC site in Ayrshire. The proposed facility would be located at the former coal terminal on the Ayrshire coast and would supply ultra-rapid charging powered entirely by solar energy, targeting both private and commercial users in the s

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • Thun Tankers books custom newbuilds for constrained routes
    Sweden's Thun Tankers has ordered two purpose-built product carriers designed for restricted waterways and smaller ports. The Gothenburg-based operator, part of Erik Thun Group, said the vessels will be built at Dutch yard Ferus Smit for delivery in 2028 and 2029, without revealing the price tag. The ships will introduce the so-called "AccessMAX" design, tailored ...
  • New Chinese entrant into the cape sector
    National Fortune Shipping Group, a company incorporated in China on April 2, 2025, appears to be moving quickly to assemble a capesize platform, naming its first vessels NF Fortune and NF Future - signalling clear growth ambitions from the outset. According to shipbroking sources, the company made its opening move in late January, tabling $18.5m each for ...
  • Marinakis tanker spin-off boosts Oslo IPO
    Capital Tankers Corp has increased the size of its Oslo private placement to $500m after strong investor demand, ahead of a planned listing on Euronext Growth Oslo next month. The tanker owner, backed by Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, said the share sale was multiple times oversubscribed, prompting the board to raise the primary offering ...
  • Splash Wrap: The world of shipping condensed
    Tariffs are back at the top of the shipping news agenda once again, creating confusion just as the transpacific contracting season gets underway. Last Friday, the US Supreme Court ruled that president Donald Trump violated federal law by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose sweeping global tariffs. In response, Trump ...
  • TGS deepens West Africa footprint with 3D survey in Nigeria
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS will undertake the Nigeria Laide multi-client 3D survey in partnership with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and SeaSeis Geophysical. The survey lies within the Outer Fold & Thrust Belt of the eastern Niger Delta, one of Nigeria's most prolific hydrocarbon regions and covers approximately 11,700 sq km. The survey ...
  • Petronas Carigali taps Singapore firm for newbuild FPSO
    Singapore-based OceanSTAR Elite has entered into a long-term contract with Petronas Carigali for the provision of lease, operation, and maintenance of an FPSO unit. The contract was won via its Malaysian arm OceanSTAR Engineering Holding. The deal comprises a 15-year firm charter period with extension options, supporting the Petronas Carigali's Sepat Integrated Redevelopment Project, offshore ...
  • McQuilling buys Spanish broker
    New York tanker broker McQuilling has bought Madrid-based Medco Shipbrokers for an undisclosed sum, the latest in a period of significant consolidation for the shipbroking sector. "This integration enhances our combined market presence, broadens our service capabilities, and strengthens the value we deliver to clients and counterparties worldwide. By aligning our expertise, relationships, and mar
  • CMA CGM fills gap between Japan and Europe
    France's CMA CGM is filling a gap linking the world's third largest economy with the continent of Europe, launching Ocean Rise Express (OCR), a new weekly direct service linking Japan and South China straight to North Europe, offering what the carrier says are the best transit times and improved schedule reliability on a key East-West ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd chairman Michael Behrendt steps back for health reasons
    Due to illness, Michael Behrendt, a long-term servant to German liner giant Hapag-Lloyd, is cutting back his role at the Hamburg firm. Behrendt, 74, who was Hapag-Lloyd's CEO for 12 years through 2014, and has been chairman of the supervisory board since then, will now become an ordinary member of the board. Taking his place ...
  • project44 debuts AI Freight Procurement Agent ahead of TPM
    Liner shipping is descending on Long Beach for its annual confab with tech firms rushing out new products for the sector. project44 has unveiled its AI Freight Procurement Agent inside Intelligent Transportation Management, automating carrier selection, rate benchmarking and negotiations to reduce manual sourcing and strengthen cost control and service performance. Replacing static bid cycles ...
  • Waiting for the next cycle could sink your shipping strategy
    As geopolitics reshapes trade routes and volatility becomes structural rather than cyclical, shipping's traditional reliance on market recoveries is no longer enough. Eman Abdalla, managing partner of SeaThrew Marine, a maritime investment and advisory platform, argues that discipline, flexibility and risk positioning - not scale alone - will define the industry's next winners. Shipping has ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • US files for forfeiture of seized VLCC Skipper and its cargo
    In a widely anticipated move, the US has filed a complaint seeking a forfeiture in-rem of both the VLCC Skipper...
  • Frontline foresees volatility and 'violent' rate moves for VLCCs
    There have been VLCC rate spikes before but 'we've never been in a cycle like this', says Frontline chief executive...
  • Panama, Liberia and Argentina pitch LNG-friendly alternative to Net-Zero Framework with no carbon price
    Panama, Liberia and Argentina have pitched an alternative regulation to the Net-Zero Framework that would exclude any fuel from the...
  • Limited naval escort prompts another Red Sea rethink from Maersk
    'Unforeseen constraints' arising from the wider operating environment in the Red Sea region see Maersk pull back on Red Sea...
  • FuelEU delivering payback for Swedish owners
    Shipowners have complained they are not seeing sufficient return on their investments in greener vessels, but there's evidence that those...
  • Diana keeps belief in Genco merger
    Greece-based bulker owner will continue to 'evaluate all options' in pursuit of US-based rival
  • Eurazeo 'dark green' fund targeting smaller European shipowners
    But terms and conditions apply
  • Marinakis upsizes Oslo deal amid hot tanker interest
    Capital Tankers' $500m initial private offering was covered by investor applications 'multiple times'
  • Ukraine's Iranian trade ban defied by grain operators
    Sophisticated deceptive shipping practices taken straight from the shadow fleet playbook are used to hide the deliveries
  • Frontline starts to ride VLCC wave
    Frontline is beginning to see the benefits of the VLCC rally, saying growing crude demand and a rapidly ageing fleet...
  • Belgium to install air defence system at Antwerp
    Drones were sighted over Europe's second-largest port last year, after Copenhagen airport was forced to suspend flights due to drone...
  • Jiangnan Shipyard obtains nuclear safety licence as China advances nuclear propulsion plans
    Global shipping sees nuclear propulsion as a future trend, although widespread adoption remains many years away
  • The Daily View: A growing force
  • Daily Briefing
    China's grip on global container trade deepens as export routes diversify | One in three Baltic tanker transits are covered...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • Federal court dismisses ILA complaint over Virginia rail cranes
    Even if the terminal operator arm of the Virginia Port Authority violated the terms of its contract with the International Longshoremen's Association, the VPA's influence did not violate national labor law, the court said in its ruling.
  • CMA CGM to launch standalone Japan-Europe express service in April
    The new service comes as cargo owners are facing a drop in direct connections between Japan and the main markets of Europe and North America.
  • Gemini partners unveil revamp of some Asia services to Europe, Med
    Five services are covered by the adjustments, which are being made to give "stronger market coverage and faster products," on the trades, Hapag-Lloyd said.
  • Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to reroute some March sailings away from Red Sea/Suez
    Separate statements from the Gemini partners said "unforeseen constraints" prompted the moves, which come as the US weighs a possible military strike on Iran.
  • Wind OEMs pin hopes on data center energy demands amid US setbacks
    Onshore wind and AI energy support offer twin strands of positivity for wind shippers operating in the US despite the Trump administration's battle against renewable energy.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • Evangelos Marinakis closes largest shipping IPO for over 20 years
    A $500m purse from Capital Tankers private placement the chunkiest listing for the sector since 2005
  • Granular: Bulker age is nothing. Condition and quality are everything
    The latest episode of the monthly dry cargo mini show is out now as part of the Wavelength podcast
  • Wavelength podcast: The story behind US shipbuilding being great again
    Plus, Norway's shipowners want help to go green, Granular looks at bulker quality and the tech of new nuclear
  • Energos Infrastructure shifts into LNG carrier-to-FSRU conversion mode
    Company flags up availability of three redelivering existing regas units as market seeks downstream import solutions
  • Maersk backs out of Red Sea return as Iran tensions hit boiling point
    Liner giant previously announced it was reintroducing transits through the waterway
  • 'What a time to be alive': Frontline's Barstad explains why tanker markets have never been like this
    Norwegian executive argues that the current boom could have months to run yet
  • Russian shadow fleet insurer loses sanctions appeal
    European court rejects appeal by AlfaStrakhovanie over 2023 sanctions decision
  • Workhorse tankers face tonnage squeeze in competition for yard space
    Significant wave of retirements expected from elderly fleet of MR tankers, says shipbroker Riverlake
  • How US shipbuilding came to need 'revitalisation' by Washington
    Order slump after World War II followed by Reagan-era cuts
  • Greece's Vernicos brothers eye product tanker newbuildings after lucrative sale
    Siblings sign a letter of intent with Yangzhu Guoyu yard in a step-by-step fleet renewal campaign
  • South Korea's KMTC named as owner behind six Hyundai newbuildings
    HD Hyundai Group yards add a raft of container ships to this week's order tally
  • Hafnia clean tankers staying out of hot aframax market in favour of term deals
    Commercial boss Soren Winther explains why company is not joining clean-to-dirty tonnage exodus
  • Champagne moment: Carbon-cutting firm boss shortlisted for prestigious UK business award
    Chief executive of UK's Seabound wins recognition from Veuve Clicquot
  • Danish Ship Finance forecasts falling rates and vessel values
    Lender sees opportunity to grow financing on a sound commercial basis
  • DNB fund steered clear of Marinakis share sale, manager says
    Einar Johansen shifts to an underweight position in tankers and shipping as new company looks to come to market
  • Central American country joins list of 39 nations with false-flag ships
    IMO set to discuss growing problem as regulators struggle to keep up with flag-hopping vessels
  • Torm merger about making one plus one equal three, says Hafnia chief Mikael Skov
    Tanker CEO believes the combination will give the scale necessary to cope with complex future markets
  • NYK and Ocean Yield double up on LNG carrier orders for Cheniere
    Pair declare options on 200,000-cbm ships at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • Hapag-Lloyd chairman Michael Behrendt steps down for health reasons
    Long-serving director has been replaced by Karl Gernandt
  • Is there hope for shipping's transition to a green future?
    Rene Taudal Poulsen and Susana Borras unpack the value of the public sector in driving shipping's green transition
  • Pelagic Credit tries again with scaled-backed share sale ahead of Oslo listing
    Relaunched private placement will see shipowning vehicle debut in Norwegian capital around 9 March
  • Tsakos confirms inking first LNG carrier newbuildings in seven years
    US energy expansion campaign spurs Greek investment in the sector
  • Swedish project finance investor sees rising tanker and bulker asset values
    BlueYield bought dry bulk and sold container ships in the fourth quarter
  • Hong Kong shipowner quits supramax market with sale of only vessel in segment
    Cido is set to focus on the dry midsize bulker segment, with ultramax and kamsarmax newbuildings scheduled for delivery
  • Shipbrokers McQuilling and Medco merge to boost global tanker reach
    US shop agrees 'strategic integration' of Madrid operation as founder Diego Azqueta steps back
  • Marinakis hikes Capital Tankers share sale to $500m as investors pile in
    New Athens-based company's stock attracts 'considerable interest'
  • Tanker markets on tenterhooks as US and Iran make 'good progress' in marathon talks
    US maintains military build-up, while Iran claims to have briefly closed the Strait of Hormuz
  • Fujian Guohang moves into capesizes with Greek bulker buy
    Beijing-listed shipowner has emerged as the buyer of a vessel sold by Safe Bulkers earlier in February
  • Samudera Shipping upbeat on 2026 despite headwinds
    Company sees vessel charter rates staying firm, supported by limited newbuilding additions this year
  • Sanctioned Middle East shipowner sells product tanker onto ship recyclers
    While Babylon Navigation's tanker Bianca awaits beaching at Alang, the rest of its fleet appears anchored off Iraq
  • Jinhui sees 'robust demand' in dry commodity transport after loss in fourth quarter
    Vessel sales push owner to fourth-quarter deficit
  • Erik Thun orders product tankers designed for tight squeezes
    AccessMAX duo will be ideal for 'constrained' waterways, Swedish owner says
  • Diana Shipping sticks to its guns over Genco takeover bid with 'all options' on table
    Greek bulker player professes 'strong belief' in merits of its takeover
  • Torm boss Meldgaard says 'impressive' crude tanker market can boost product sector
    Danish executive watching with fascination as bigger vessels secure massive rates
  • Frontline crushes street bets with VLCC bookings at $107,000 per day
    John Fredriksen company says current boom could prove unprecedented for tankers
  • Britoil beefs up South American presence with converted geotechnical drilling vessel
    At the same time, the company has renewed charters for two platform supply vessels for a further three years
  • Sinokor surfaces as buyer of Teekay Tankers' sole VLCC
    Tanker-hungry South Korean owner keeps up rapid crude carrier expansion
  • Fujian Guohang moves into capesize sector with Greek bulker buy
    Beijing-listed shipowner has emerged as the buyer of vessel sold by Safe Bulkers earlier in February
  • China Merchants warns of freight volatility after shares surge nearly 28% in three days
    Shanghai-listed owner flags spot rate risks amid tanker rally
  • Samudera Shipping upbeat on 2026 in spite of headwinds
    Company sees vessel charter rates staying firm, supported by limited newbuild additions this year
  • Hong Kong shipowner quits supramax market with sale of only vessel in the sector
    Cido is looking to focus on the dry midsize bulker segment with ultramax and kamsarmax newbuilding deliveries due

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
  • Court dismisses longshore union lawsuit against Virginia ports over automation
    A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit by the International Longshoremen's Union claiming the Virginia Port Authority interfered with the new master contract between the union and one of its terminal operators. The order issued Thursday by Judge Jamar K. Walker of the Eastern District of Virginia dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning his decision was based primarily on technical aspects
  • FMCSA spotlights trucking's multi-million dollar insurance gap
    WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has warned Congress that a massive "insurance gap" is leaving the American trucking industry more vulnerable than ever. In its 2026 quadrennial report to lawmakers, the agency laid out a precarious new reality for the industry: while estimates on the number of active, for-hire interstate property carriers has consolidated to 456,227 sin
  • Volvo Trucks begins serial production of redesigned VNR at Virginia plant
    Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) recently announced it has begun serial production of its redesigned VNR regional-haul tractor at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va. The announcement marked a key milestone in the company's comprehensive overhaul of its on-highway portfolio amid a challenging demand environment. The truck maker will deliver the first units off the production line to Maryvil
  • Matson Q4 ocean profit stable
    Matson, the U.S.-based container line, said fourth-quarter results were marginally weaker on lower container volumes but got a boost from its box terminal joint venture business. Container shipments fell by 2.3% from the same quarter in 2025 as trade war effects pushed China volumes down by 7.2%. Operating income for ocean transportation decreased to $136 million from $137.4 million on revenue of
  • What trade war? Near-record imports at top US container port
    The Port of Long Beach saw its second-busiest January to start the new year despite the effects of the ongoing China-U.S. trade war and widespread economic uncertainty. Long Beach, which with the Port of Los Angeles comprises the busiest U.S. container gateway, moved 847,765 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers in January. That was down 11% from January 2025, the hub's best January a
  • Maersk pulls U.S., other sailings from Red Sea
    Just weeks after making a high-profile return to the Red Sea-Suez Canal trades, Maersk said it will again divert some voyages, including a U.S. service, away from the volatile Middle East route. "We are currently experiencing unforeseen constraints arising from the wider operating environment in the Red Sea region," the world's second-largest carrier said in a customer advisory. "After conversati
  • Russian cybercrime ring targeted freight firms in US, Europe, report says
    A Russian-linked phishing-as-a-service group ran a months-long phishing campaign targeting freight and logistics companies across the U.S. and Europe, stealing more than 1,600 login credentials. The group dubbed "Diesel Vortex" - operated from at least September 2025 through February, focusing on platforms widely used by brokers, carriers and supply chain operators, according to a joint investiga
  • Dalilah and the broken chain between load board and crash scene
    Congress named a bill after a five-year-old girl who cannot walk, talk, or eat because a driver with an illegally issued CDL hit her car at more than 60 miles per hour. Senator Jim Banks introduced the Dalilah Law in February of this year, and I have written at length about what is in the bill, what it gets right on English proficiency and lifetime CDL disqualification, and what it walks past ent
  • Illinois trucking insurance pool losing money amid fraud allegations
    The Illinois Commercial Auto Assigned Risk Plan has posted underwriting losses approaching levels typically associated with market distress, raising new questions about oversight, exposure verification and whether some trucking companies may be exploiting the system. Financial data obtained by FreightWaves shows that, across active policy years from 2014 through the second quarter of 2025, the Il
  • How New York's new driving penalties impact truckers
    A revised points system for driving violations in New York state that has gone into effect in recent weeks doesn't target truck drivers, but a regional attorney is warning that drivers of those vehicles are at significant risk of being caught up in the more stringent regulatory agenda. In a recent blog post on his law firm's website, Adam Rosenblum with the New York area-based Rosenblum Law Firm,
  • Feds renew Wilson Logistics waiver, launch training data inquiry
    WASHINGTON - Federal officials have extended an exemption giving Wilson Logistics increased team-driver flexibility while acknowledging allegations from a former company official that the company's driver training data may be inaccurate. The exemption renewal , which allows Wilson Logistics drivers with a commercial learner's permit (CLP) to work as team drivers during the period between passing

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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
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Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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