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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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ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM have agreed a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will shell out up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
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Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
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
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
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