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Exim India web site
MARCH 3, 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
MARCH 2, 2026
  • Global Trade Corridors Narrow
  • First three cranes for Milan-Smistamento
  • Montgomery to drive strategic transformation
  • Joint venture improves logistics in Central America
  • Constellation Cold Logistics expands to Germany
  • Ohakea becomes an international airport
  • Girteka secures financing of 74 million euros
  • Positive developments at American Club
  • Restrictions at Oman Air Cargo
  • No cargo flights over Doha
  • Luka Koper Group increases revenue and profit
  • Safety for sailors in danger
  • More economical on the Silk Road
  • cargo.one acquires and integrates

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • Hapag-Lloyd CEO: 'Several' ships trapped in Gulf as booking curbs loom
  • Liners suspend Gulf cargo bookings and divert box ships
  • Air cargo chaos: capacity on Asia-Europe drops 26%
  • $36, a pair of tennis shoes, and a class action lawyer walk into federal court
  • Carriers slap on hefty surcharges and halt India-Middle East bookings
  • OceanX: Iran attacks; China reopens; FreightTech challenges
  • Port of Long Beach CEO eyes expansion and 'another strong year'
  • AI all very well - but 'with no data layer, nothing will work'
  • Scale matters: larger warehouses driving UK logistics
  • Middle East airspace shuts - air freight braced for shock

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • Tidewater reports "one of the best years in recent memory"
    "Although 2025 was anticipated to be a down year for the offshore industry, I am pleased to say that by all measures Tidewater was able to successfully navigate these challenges to deliver
  • Austal USA launches USNS Lansing: its final EPF
    Within days of launching its first ship this year, the future USNS Solomon Atkinson (T-ATS 12), on Feb. 25 Austal USA launched the company's second ship in less than a week, the
  • Cydome: Growing AI use by maritime sharply increases the risk of a cyber attack
    The speed with which the global maritime industry is adopting AI technology to optimize operations, recruitment and maintenance is leaving the sector open to a swift, autonomous cyber-attack that is almost impossible
  • Hornbeck Offshore awarded $291.8M Military Sealift Command contract
    Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC, Covington, La., has been awarded a $291,794,000 firm-fixed-price Military Sealift Command contract (N3220526C4004) to provide operation and maintenance of four government-owned Transportation Auxiliary General Submarine Escort (T-AGSE) vessels
  • Op-Ed: Should the maritime industry consider HVO?
    The maritime industry has entered somewhat of a watershed year when it comes to decarbonization. It could be said that there is some pessimism creeping in after the abandonment of the International
  • U.S.-flagged Stena Imperative hit following Operation Epic Fury strikes
    The U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Imperative, which is enrolled in the U.S. Tanker Security Program is one of at least five ships damaged in the wake of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran,

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Container News web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • Explainer: How Europe's commercial harbours became military targets
    Belgium's decision to install a NASAMS air defence system at the Port of Antwerp marks more than a national security upgrade. It signals a structural transformation in how governments and the shipping industry understand risk one that is reshaping port infrastructure across the continent
  • cargo.one acquires Cargofive
    cargo.one has acquired ocean rate platform Cargofive and unveiled what it describes as the logistics industry's first AI-native operating system for multimodal freight, combining air and ocean rate data into a single platform. The transaction, completed on February 25, significantly expands cargo.one's data infrastructure by integrating Cargofive's ocean rate capabilities, including connections t
  • Patrick Terminals boosts rail support at Port of Melbourne
    Patrick Terminals has launched a new initiative to support importers and exporters using rail freight at its PortRail Melbourne terminal. The move reinforces the company's commitment to improving supply chain efficiency and increasing rail volumes at the Port of Melbourne. The initiative complements the Port of Melbourne's recently announced Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) Start-up Incentive. Fr
  • CMA CGM upgrades Eagle Express 1 Japan-US West Coast Service
    The CMA CGM Group has enhanced its Eagle Express 1 (EX1) service, reinforcing Japan's trade links with the United States West Coast and expanding its regional service offering. The upgraded EX1, a U.S.-flag weekly service, introduces additional Japanese port calls at Kobe, Nagoya and Yokohama. The improvements aim to deliver faster transit times and greater schedule reliability for shippers movin
  • Readers Speak: What could derail the Hapag-Lloyd-ZIM merger?
    Regulatory hurdles and political oversight dominate concerns The potential merger between Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has captured industry attention. While earlier polls highlighted the strategic benefits of the acquisition , readers now signal caution. The most pressing worries are regulatory scrutiny and Israel's "golden share" rights, which grant the state a veto over cer
  • Hapag-Lloyd introduces war risk surcharge for Gulf cargo
    Hapag-Lloyd will implement a War Risk Surcharge (WRS) for cargo moving to and from the Upper Gulf, Arabian Gulf and Persian Gulf, citing the ongoing security situation around the Strait of Hormuz and resulting operational disruptions. The carrier said the dynamic conditions in the region and necessary routing adjustments are affecting schedules and equipment availability across its network. As a
  • Hapag-Lloyd reroutes IMX service via Cape of Good Hope
    Hapag-Lloyd has suspended Trans-Suez sailings on its IMX service and will reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East and escalating military tensions affecting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The decision, taken in coordination with the company's security partners, pauses future Trans-Suez transits for the time being. Until further notice
  • Global Shipping Groups urge seafarer safety in Strait of Hormuz crisis
    The International Chamber of Shipping , European Shipowners and the Asian Shipowners' Association have issued a joint statement following the military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding region. The organisations expressed deep concern over attacks on seafarers and the reported loss of life. "Our foremost concern is for the wellbeing of the seafarers and civilians affected," the stat
  • How Iran's missile barrage struck at the heart of global trade
    Debris from intercepted Iranian strikes ignited a fire at the world's busiest container port, sending shockwaves through supply chains and shattering the UAE's carefully built image as the region's untouchable trade sanctuary
  • IMO Chief condemns Strait of Hormuz attacks on seafarers
    The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization , Arsenio Dominguez , has expressed deep concern over reported casualties following attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate at least one fatality and several seafarers injured. "No attack on innocent seafarers or civilian shipping is ever justified," Dominguez said. "These crews are simply doing their j
  • COSCO SHIPPING LINES issues Gulf navigation advisory
    COSCO SHIPPING LINES has issued an operational advisory as security concerns escalate in the Middle East and maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz faces restrictions. The carrier said it is closely monitoring developments and maintaining communication with relevant authorities, emphasizing that the safety of crews, vessels and cargo remains its highest priority. Under the current measures
  • ONE suspends bookings to and from Persian Gulf
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has temporarily suspended acceptance of new bookings for cargo moving to and from the Persian Gulf, citing the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East. The carrier said the measure takes immediate effect and will remain in place until further notice. ONE emphasized that the safety of its seafarers, vessels, landside staff and customers' cargo remains its
  • CMA CGM suspends Gulf transits
    CMA CGM has introduced a series of emergency measures in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East and the operational restrictions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Carriers abandon the region The group stated that the safety and security of its crews remain its top priority and confirmed that all vessels currently op
  • Explainer: Why EU keeps Its warships in the Red Sea
    The extension of Operation ASPIDES to 2027 reflects a calculated European judgment: the conditions that ignited the Red Sea crisis have not been resolved they have merely gone quiet
  • LOGISTEED and REXEV advance EV truck electrification
    LOGISTEED and REXEV have initiated a joint demonstration project aimed at accelerating the electrification of logistics operations in Japan, with a focus on optimising energy management for electric truck fleets under real operational conditions. The project introduces EV trucks into LOGISTEED's delivery operations while applying REXEV's energy management and control technologies to improve elect
  • Lloyd's Register grants approval for hybrid nuclear vessel
    Lloyd's Register has issued an Approval in Principle for a hybrid nuclear-ready power concept developed jointly with Australian ship design firm Seatransport. The concept integrates nuclear Micro Modular Reactors with conventional diesel-electric systems across two amphibious stern landing vessel designs measuring 73 metres and 90 metres respectively. The approval follows several years of technic
  • Cosco and OOCL remove Conakry from WMAX service
    Cosco Shipping Lines (CoscoSL) and OOCL have revised their West Mediterranean-West Africa (WMAX) service by removing Conakry, Guinea, from the rotation, according to DynaLiners. The updated service is now operated by two vessels of approximately 1,800 TEU each, sailing at an average frequency of 18 days. Under the revised itinerary, the WMAX service calls at Valencia, Algeciras, Dakar, Tema, Abid

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Splash web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • BAL parent LC Logistics books $236m boxship duo
    Hong Kong-listed LC Logistics has ordered two 11,000 teu containerships from China in a deal worth about $236m. The vessels will be built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding in partnership with the trading arm China Shipbuilding Trading Company. The newbuilds are scheduled for delivery by November 30, 2028 and April 30, 2029, respectively. Founded in 2004, ...
  • MISC lifts Hudong-Zhonghua LNG series
    Malaysia's MISC has increased its LNG newbuilding programme in China to five vessels after signing for two additional carriers at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding. The latest order covers a pair of 174,000 cu m newbuilds, which will be chartered to Malaysia's national oil company Petronas under a 20-year contract. The long-term charter initially covered three newbuildings contracted ...
  • Navigator fixes newbuild financing
    New York-listed Navigator Holdings has secured a $133.7m loan to finance two liquefied ethylene gas carriers under construction in China. The handysize LPG carrier specialist said subsidiaries Navigator Parsec and Navigator Pleione signed the facility agreement with ABN AMRO Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Nordea Bank Abp. The loan will fund up ...
  • Brazilian OSV giants OceanPact and CBO to merge
    Brazilian offshore vessel owners OceanPact and CBO Group are set to combine their businesses in a move that will mark one of the most significant consolidation moves in Brazil's offshore support vessel market in recent years. The companies said in a regulatory filing that the transaction will be carried out through the incorporation of CBO's ...
  • Radziwill's CTM adds firepower with new investors
    Bermuda-domiciled dry bulk operator C Transport Maritime has brought Japan's Tokyo Century Corporation and Norway's Barque onto its register as new shareholders. As part of the deal, both investors have taken equity stakes in the company and appointed representatives to the board. Financial details were not disclosed. CTM will remain majority-owned by Bretta Navigation Corporation, ...
  • Boa Offshore to transport Ithaca's decommissioned assets
    Decommissioning specialist AF Offshore Decom has awarded a contract to Norway's Boa Offshore for two float-on and load-in operations. The contract is for Ithaca Energy's FSU Alba and the floating production platform FPF-1. Both units will be dismantled and recycled at AF Environmental Base Vats. Under the contract, Boa will deploy its newbuild, semi-submersible heavy ...
  • Energy Drilling founder Marcus Chew to step down as CEO
    Marcus Chew, founder and CEO of Singapore's tender drilling rig specialist Energy Drilling, will step down from his role and will take on the position of executive chairman. Luc Plouzennec, currently the VP of operations and marketing, will take over as CEO. His position will be filled by Chua Yong Chiang, the company's current marketing ...
  • SeaMar locks in long-term DSV contract with Eni
    Dutch offshore vessel owner SeaMar has secured a new long-term contract with Eni Energy Netherlands B.V. for its diving support vessel SeaMar Splendid. The contract will start in March and will see the vessel continue to support inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) work on the Dutch Continental Shelf. The DSV has been working for Eni ...
  • Offshore infrastructure joins shipping on Iran's expanding target list
    Iran has reportedly hit an unnamed oil platform and a jackup rig located within the United Arab Emirates part of the Persian Gulf, increasing the number of targets in its offensive. The attack on the platform came after Iran warned all countries in the region to stop supporting military operations by Western forces. According to ...
  • Iran attacks send shipping into chaos
    Following the most dangerous weekend for commercial shipping in the Middle East this century, the industry is giving the region a wide berth this week as missiles fly, and ships and ports are hit. The US and Israel went to war with Iran on Saturday, killing the nation's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a ...
  • VLCC resales outprice newbuilds by record $39.5m
    Resales of super hot VLCCs now command the greatest premium over newbuilds in the 60-year history of the supertanker, according to data from Clarksons Research. Benchmark TD3C earnings have surged to above $200,000 a day, a level not seen since May 2020, while one-year charter rates are in excess of $130,000 a day, with trading ...
  • France and Belgium capture product tanker
    French navy helicopters helped the Belgian armed forces seize a Russian shadow fleet tanker, the Ethera, on Saturday. The sanctioned 2007-built product tanker, which has headed to load in Russia, has since been escorted to the port of Zeebrugge.TankerTrackers.com said the ship is linked to the Iranian figure Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani. His father, Ali Shamkhani, ...
  • Mainstay Maritime to sell Canadian Lower Lakes arm and six ships to Algoma
    America's Mainstay Maritime has agreed to sell its three Canadian operating companies and six Canadian-flagged vessels to Algoma Central Corporation. The deal transfers Lower Lakes Towing and associated entities along with the Kaministiqua, Manitoulin, Robert S. Pierson, Saginaw, Michipicoten and Valo to Algoma, subject to customary closing conditions. Mainstay, formerly Rand Logistics, operates
  • Can shipping avoid an existential tech shock?
    Maritime digital operations must evolve if they are to survive the asteroid of wider customer expectations on transparency and technology use, write Intent Communications' Namrata Nadkarni and Edward Parshotam. Maritime is often accused of lagging behind other sectors when it comes to seizing the potential of digitalisation and harnessing the power of AI, with a ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • Crude tanker rates in unchartered territory; VLCC index tops $420K
    The crude tanker market was already historically strong before the US and Israel attacked Iran. After three days of air...
  • Shipowners weigh up risk of dark Hormuz transits
    A small minority of tanker owners have already indicated they are ready to transit the Strait of Hormuz at night...
  • Debt-free StealthGas to focus on larger LPG carriers
    Greece-based owner posts profits despite loss of earnings from joint-largest vessel
  • P&I renewal round: The winners and losers
    Lloyd's List marine insurance editor David Osler assesses the annual P&I renewal round for each set of stakeholders and takes...
  • Gulf liner trades seize up as carriers retreat from Hormuz and wider disruption looms
    Container lines are abandoning the Strait of Hormuz at speed, suspending Middle East Gulf services, halting bookings and diverting via...
  • INFOGRAPHIC: Middle East ports on alert, but still open
    Most regional ports are open for business, but vessels are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz and airspace remains closed in...
  • Strait of Hormuz transits collapse as shipping's risk appetite is tested
    Transits through the crucial chokepoint were down more than 80% compared to last week after vessels were struck and war...
  • More tanker tonne-mile demand from Asia as refiners look for alternative crude oil sources
    Russia is another option that is being discussed for China and India, with the Middle East being a key import...
  • The Week in Charts: Maritime warning zone in place as US and Israel strike Iran | Tankers shun Strait of Hormuz | China's grip on global container trade deepens
    Lloyd's List's weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage
  • LNG supply disruption will be 'immediate and immense'
    A closure of the Strait of Hormuz to LNG carriers would restrict supplies to Asia and reignite competition for cargoes...
  • The week in newbuildings: Containership and LNG sectors lead activity
    Global newbuilding contracting activity slowed sharply last week due to holidays across Asia
  • Carriers rush to impose war risk surcharges as Middle East crisis deepens
    With Hormuz effectively frozen, carriers are using surcharges to ration capacity and price the Middle East Gulf risk back into...
  • Daily Briefing
    Tankers shun Strait of Hormuz as total vessel traffic plunges | Middle East port suspend operations amid fears of attacks...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • TPM26: Middle East conflict to ripple across global trade lanes: industry experts
    As the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran extends into its third day, about 10% of the global container shipping fleet remains stranded inside the Persian Gulf or held up outside.
  • TPM26: Unpredictability the 'operating model' for Trump administration: economist
    The global chief economist for S&P Global Ratings told TPM26 the uncertainties that come with current White House policies are part of the mix when formulating economic forecasts.
  • TPM26: Iran conflict puts new risk on US economic growth: Yellen
    The ex-US Treasury Secretary said consumers could pull back on spending should crude oil and gasoline prices remain aloft due to the latest attacks on Iran by the US and Israel.
  • MSC downgrades India-Europe/Med network amid transshipment cargo lift woes
    The move comes as transshipment cargo handling declines are expected at Indian ports following a recent government decision to revoke the cabotage waiver that foreign-flag carriers have enjoyed since 2018.
  • Truckload capacity index moves up as large US carriers shuffle assets
    Cuts to traditional one-way service have been balanced by additional capacity in dedicated, specialized fleets.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • Ultrabulk optimistic after geopolitical challenges fuel first annual loss in eight years
    Ultranav subsidiary sees continued geopolitical tensions ahead, but 'early indicators' for the year ahead are promising
  • Strikes kill founder of dark fleet shipping empire who became ayatollah's favourite admiral
    Ali Shamkhani's death leaves questions about the future of his son's sprawling shipping operation
  • Dubai-owned tanker on fire as Iran's hit list grows to seven ships
    Tanker owned by Hessonite Ship Management hit by two drones, Revolutionary Guard claims
  • Dubai tanker on fire as Iran's hit list grows to seven ships
    Tanker owned by Hessonite Ship Management hit by two drones, Revolutionary Guard claims
  • UK revokes sanctions on British shadow fleet financier
    John Ormerod was preparing to take legal action against the UK government when measures were lifted
  • Moritz Claussen forges new boxship rates platform with Cargofive takeover
    UK Cargo.one boosts its shipping capabilities with move for Sebastian Cazajus-led operation
  • Zurich confirms takeover plan for marine insurer Beazley
    Industry giant confirms move for London-listed operator before deadline set by regulator
  • Dubai's shipping community adjusts to new reality under threat of Iranian missiles
    As Gulf shipping hub comes under attack, no massive repatriation wave is reported
  • War risk insurers halt Strait of Hormuz cover amid de facto closure
    Iranian threats lead to effective closure of key shipping chokepoint
  • MISC ups Chinese LNG carrier newbuilding order to five vessels
    Ships booked against 20-year contracts with Petronas
  • Shipping is sleepwalking to a satellite navigation disaster
    Global satellite navigation interference will cause an Exxon Valdez-style incident unless the world wakes up to the threat
  • Venture Global boasts of highest available LNG cargoes after Qatari production halt
    Company talks up value of its own shipping fleet in 'challenging and volatile' market
  • Offshore majors OceanPact and CBO to merge to form 73-strong fleet
    Brazilian companies will combine into new entity as sector consolidation rolls on
  • Venture Global targets over 500 LNG export cargoes in 2026
    US producer's Plaquemines shipments send its income soaring
  • US Navy supply tanker hit by Iranian missile in Bahrain
    One shipyard worker killed as Iranian missile causes fire on board the Stena Imperative
  • QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iranian drone hits Ras Laffan
    LNG carrier rate assessments jump as market gets jittery
  • C Transport Maritime secures equity backing from Tokyo Century and Steensland
    John Michael Radziwill remains majority owner after transaction
  • Cosco Shipping Lines skips Middle East Gulf amid Iran conflict
    Chinese shipping giant orders Middle East-bound vessels to slow down, stay put, or seek safe waters
  • VLCC forward agreements hint at record spot rates as Iran conflict hits freight market
    Already strong market is set to get stronger, brokers say
  • World's largest container line halts Middle East bookings as war risk surcharges kick in
    Escalating threats leave industry expectations for a full Red Sea comeback increasingly remote
  • QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iranian drones hit Ras Laffan
    LNG carrier rate assessments jump as market gets jittery
  • February proves 'slow month' in alternative fuelling uptake, DNV says
    LNG dominates on container ships
  • Iran war leaves laden LNG carriers trapped on 'wrong side' of Strait of Hormuz
    Cargoes are destined for buyers in India, China and Japan
  • Klaveness names former Aker investment manager as new board member
    Mehrdad Amini also worked for DNB and Aker Solutions
  • Strait of Hormuz chaos snares 9% of VLCC fleet as Middle East conflict revives 'Tanker War' memories
    Dozens of VLCCs stuck following US-Israel strikes and Iranian retaliation
  • Drone strike at world's largest oil terminal halts operations
    Refinery said to have been struck by drone on Monday
  • Fredriksen adds sale and purchase and investment weight to Frontline board
    Mikkel Storm Weum becomes new director of VLCC owner
  • Frontline leads shipping stock rally boosted by Gulf risk premium
    Fearnley and Arctic keep 'buy' rating, while DNB Carnegie downgrades VLCC owner to 'hold'
  • Thoresen Thai bucks downward trend in supramaxes with 2025 profit
    Bangkok-listed shipowner also saw gains from the sale of two veteran supramaxes
  • Death reported as 'foreign ship' catches fire in Bahrain
    Authorities had previously blamed Iran for attacking nearby terminal
  • Maritime insurers pull some war risk coverage after Middle East conflict explodes
    Clubs announce end to fixed premium and charterers' liability cover on Thursday
  • Iranian missile strike shuts down Middle East's largest container port
    Dubai authorities say fire was a result of Iranian attack being intercepted
  • Tanker and gas stocks set to ride the shock waves as Middle East conflict escalates
    Experts expect shipping to benefit in the short term
  • Thousands stranded on cruise ships in the Middle East
    A prolonged conflict could severely impact cruise lines if ships are unable to leave the Gulf
  • EU ignores calls to pull Turkish recyclers off approval list, but continues to snub South Asia
    Update features 41 facilities, including first in Germany
  • Matson recycles vintage container ship while its sister ship gets life-extending refit
    Company likely to put third sister through another special survey as it awaits Hanwha Philly newbuildings
  • Offshore support vessel auction sets new price benchmark for ex-Bourbon tonnage
    The Bourbon Evolution 805 drew 156 bids before e-hammer fell at $46.5m
  • Thoresen bucks downward trend in supramaxes as posts profits for 2025
    Bangkok-listed shipowner also saw gains from the sale of two veteran supramaxes in the year
  • Japanese owner Tokei hits jackpot with sale of coveted, eco kamsarmax vessel
    Serial Indian buyer tied to deal for 12-year-old ship at elevated price

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 2, 2026
  • Derek Barrs defends FMCSA's bold moves at TCA
    ORLANDO-Derek Barrs received a standing ovation when he completed his address to the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and it felt completely spontaneous and genuine. The new administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spoke to his first TCA annual meeting Monday, fiercely defending the steps that the agency and other parts of the federal government have taken to either en
  • The Iran war, diesel fuel, and a tired infrastructure story
    On Saturday, the United States and Israel struck Iran. By Monday, Iranian drones had hit Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery, one of the world's largest, handling 550,000 barrels per day and a key supplier of diesel to European markets. QatarEnergy halted all LNG production. Brent crude surged past $82 a barrel. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly 20% of the world's
  • Wabtec, Progress Rail settle anti-trust lawsuit
    Progress Rail and Wabtec said they have settled the former's lawsuit alleging the latter engaged in anti-competitive measures after its acquisition of GE Transportation in 2019. Progress Rail, a unit of Caterpillar, claimed Wabtec's 2019 $11 billion acquisition of GE Transportation created a dominant market position in diesel-electric long-haul freight locomotives and components. Progress Rail, w
  • Feds offering truck drivers $600 to pre-test pilot programs
    WASHINGTON - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is calling on a select group of commercial truck drivers who could help shape future hours-of-service regulations. The agency is seeking 18 drivers to participate in a six-week "pre-testing" phase designed to fine-tune two upcoming pilot programs: the Flexible Sleeper Berth and the Split Duty Period. Participants will be paid $600 for c
  • IKEA deploys mini robot trucks in China for in-store fulfillment
    IKEA's China subsidiary has begun using self-driving vehicles in Hefei to ferry products from the nearby warehouse to the store for customers to pick up orders and to restock shelves, the retailer said in a news release on Monday. The permanent addition of the electric vehicles followed a successful pilot program during which average customer waiting times were reduced by two-thirds, improving th
  • New Berkshire CEO: BNSF needs to improve its profitability
    BNSF Railway needs to close the operating-ratio gap with the other Class I railroads, new Berkshire Hathaway Chief Executive Greg Abel said on Saturday in his first annual letter to shareholders. BNSF ( BRK-B ) continues to perform well from a safety standpoint and has improved its efficiency and service, Abel wrote. "In 2025, shipments spent less time idling at terminals and moved through the ne
  • World's largest shipping line suspends all cargo to Middle East
    Leading container carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. on Monday said it was suspending all cargo bookings to the Middle East. The move by the world's largest liner operator marks a significant commercial reaction to the military situation that has escalated since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. "As a precautionary measure, MSC has suspended all bookings for worldwide cargo
  • After Supreme Court tariff ruling, small businesses face fresh uncertainty
    Small and medium-sized businesses are navigating a new wave of uncertainty following the Supreme Court's recent decision on tariffs - and in some ways, the ruling has made planning even harder, according to executives at supply chain software firm Netstock . While the decision struck down certain tariffs, it also opened the door to temporary measures and potential new levies, creating what Barry
  • U.S.-flag bulk tanker attacked in Bahrain
    A bulk tanker sailing under the American flag was hit by projectiles at Bahrain port, the first U.S. merchant ship to come under fire in the Iran war. The crew evacuated and there were no reported injuries aboard the Stena Imperative. One shipyard worker was killed in the attack, Reuters reported. The incident marks a widening of the conflict since Israel and the United States attacked Iran Feb.
  • Inside a call with a freight scammer: the moment a stolen load was confirmed
    Freight fraud rarely begins with obvious deception. It begins with conversation. A phone call over the weekend provided an unusually direct window into how modern freight fraud operations are functioning today. The discussion started like thousands of routine freight calls that occur across the industry every day. A name was introduced; a shipment lane was referenced and there was discussion of a
  • New UPS revenue helps Cargojet overcome loss of China e-commerce volume
    Flying for UPS and redeploying the fleet to areas like South America where demand is strong helped Canadian all-cargo airline Cargojet mitigate the loss of a large transport contract related to plunging e-commerce trade from China to North America, caused by U.S. tariffs, and a 32% decrease in fourth-quarter charter revenue. UPS ( NYSE: UPS ), and FedEx to a lesser degree, engaged Cargojet ( TSX:
  • Ocean lines flee Strait of Hormuz as Iran targets Persian Gulf ports
    While tanker vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, container lines were suspending operations to Persian Gulf ports following the joint Israel-U.S. attack on Iran. Media reports said ports in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai's port of Jebel Ali were hit by Iranian missiles, and that Tehran had attacked at least three tankers in the strait. A fire began at Jebel Ali after an incoming
  • Oil climbs in early trading, diesel rising more than crude
    Oil prices soared in the first few hours of trading Sunday evening U.S. time, the first opportunity to react to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and the latter country's response, with diesel prices moving higher at a faster rate than both crude and gasoline. Such a move would be expected given the fact that the heavier crudes that are exported out of countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia, and

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