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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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The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
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.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
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
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
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
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
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
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
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
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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
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
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.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
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
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