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Exim India web site
JUNE 3, 2026
  • Höegh Autoliners' Aurora Class vessel makes historic maiden call in India
  • HPCSL's The Thar Dry Port ICD Hirnoda launched; Rajasthan's new gateway to global trade
  • Mounting costs and capacity pressures amid global trade disruptions highlighted by shipping industry representatives at WTO meet
  • Railways achieves increased freight loading in May
  • IMO treaty on hazardous and noxious cargo to enter into force in 2027
  • MSC condemns attack on vessel in the Persian Gulf
  • ACAAI Vice President Vikram Kumar highlights India's air cargo potential at summit
  • Air Cargo Club of Delhi elects new Managing Committee for 2026-27; Manoj Kumar Jain is the President
  • DTDC launches 10-minute self-onboarding platform to simplify logistics access for India's growing MSME and D2C ecosystem
  • Global trade takes a digital leap with eATA rollout
  • Seafood exports attain all-time high in both volume and value in 2025-26
  • DFCCIL registers 7% growth in average daily train operations in May
  • Stability seen in world air cargo markets mid-May
  • Air cargo demand up in a complex operating environment

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • Long-haul aircraft in the air for the first time
  • 4RCargo becomes GSA for Finnair Cargo
  • RCG expands transport capacities Duisburg-Curtici
  • NAM transports aid supplies to Congo
  • Qatar Airways Cargo launches solution "EnergyLift"
  • Air Canada Cargo implements Cargospot neo system
  • LIS GmbH reforms leadership for growth
  • Stuttgart loses KN Jumbo to Frankfurt
  • HHI & BAR Technologies collaborate for "WindWings" integration
  • Liebherr delivers port crane to Paraguay
  • OPEX receives award for cooling warehouse solution
  • Jeffrey Lam appointed Deputy CEO at ST Engineering
  • Canadian North opens cargo facility in Ottawa
  • DHL presents E-Commerce Trend Report 2026
  • Tokyo selects Yusen Logistics as freight forwarder for fuel initiative
  • Lockheed Martin invests CAD 9.5 million in Air Inuit
  • Rotate acquires DBC for data services
  • FedEx expands logistics in Central America
  • UECC joins maritime anti-corruption network
  • Cecilia Markez appointed new CEO of Lognet Global
  • Spiro secures 215 million US dollars for Africa expansion
  • ELVIS warns of economic risks
  • Dr. Chen Lichtenstein appointed CEO of ZIM
  • Progress on JAXPORT's vehicle berth
  • Brandy Aurich becomes Global Head at Blue Water

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • MSC says Iran attack on its box ship was 'completely unjustified'
  • Continuing war pushes airfreight rates toward Covid peak
  • Chinese shippers 'fogged down' by worsening port congestion
  • EXCLUSIVE: Big shake-up under way at Ceva Logistics - heads roll
  • Brazil faces more uncertainty as Trump plans financial hit on shippers
  • 'Top-tier international executive' Chen Lichtenstein to take the reins at Zim
  • China's BYD steps up its drive to overtake Toyota 'down under'

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • Davie Defense breaks ground on $1B Gulf Copper shipyards modernization
    Setting the stage for the return of complex shipbuilding to Texas for the first time in decades, Davie Defense yesterday broke ground on the modernization of the Gulf Copper shipbuilding facilities in
  • Fleetzero, Thoma-Sea and Glosten team up on autonomous vessel solutions
    Houston-based Fleetzero reports that it is collaborating with Houma, La., shipbuilder Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors and Seattle-based naval architect firm Glosten to accelerate the development and deployment of integrated autonomous vessel solutions for
  • IRGC strike hits MSC Sariska V in Um-Qasr
    UKMTO reports that a vessel was yesterday struck by two projectiles near Um-Qasr, Iraq.The second projectile to strike the ship resulted in a fire that was subsequently extinguished. No crew injuries were
  • Hamworthy is again a standalone company
    Following the acquisition of Wärtsilä Water & Waste by Solix Group AB, Poole, U.K., based marine water and waste systems specialist Hamworthy is back as standalone marine environmental systems company and brand.

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Container News web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • ONE updates environment surcharge coverage and revises bunker surcharge
    Ocean Network Express has provided an update on several regulatory and tariff adjustments taking effect from July 1, 2026, covering environmental compliance obligations under both EU and UK emissions trading frameworks and a quarterly revision to its bunker surcharge. Effective July 1, 2026, ONE will commence the mandatory surrender of United Kingdom Allowances for 100% of its verified greenhouse
  • Explainer:How Beijing could hit back European trade instruments
    The European Union is preparing to arm itself with a new trade instrument aimed at curbing the flood of Chinese industrial goods into its market
  • Explainer: Factors that shaped Middle East shipping operations
    Why a ceasefire alone will not restore global shipping and what the weighted factors of the crisis reveal about the new operating baseline
  • Swire Shipping restricts container acceptance at two ports
    Swire Shipping has advised that effective immediately, shipments in 40-foot containers will no longer be accepted to or from Vanimo and Lorengau in Papua New Guinea. Shipments in 20-foot containers will continue to be accepted at both ports without restriction. Customers with cargo movements involving these ports are advised to plan accordingly and contact their Swire Shipping representative for
  • ANL announces rotation change, port omission and BAF adjustment
    ANL has issued separate operational notices covering schedule adjustments and a regulatory tariff update. Due to vessel delays at New Zealand ports affecting operations and berthing schedules, Xin Zhang Zhou voyages 076N and 077S will modify their rotation to call Hong Kong after Ningbo, mitigating the risk of further delays cascading through the schedule. The ANL Waikato on voyage 474N has cance
  • Why a peace deal won't be enough to bring ships back?
    Shipping executives gathering at Posidonia 2026 have delivered a sobering verdict: diplomatic agreements between Washington and Tehran are a necessary first step but far from sufficient to restore commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
  • Wärtsilä completes divestments of gas solutions and water & waste businesses
    Wärtsilä has completed two business divestments, transferring its Gas Solutions unit to Mutares SE and Co. KGaA and its Water and Waste business to Solix Group AB, with both transactions effective June 1, 2026. The Gas Solutions divestment follows the agreement announced in December 2025, while the Water and Waste transaction was announced in February 2026. Gas Solutions generated annual revenue
  • ONE enhances Asia-South Africa services
    Ocean Network Express has announced enhancements to its two Asia-South Africa services, the South Africa Connection and the South Africa Service, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to network optimisation and improved reliability on this trade corridor. The South Africa Connection will operate on a weekly frequency with an updated rotation of Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Nansha, Singapore,
  • Maersk introduces and updates surcharges for Australia and New Zealand trade
    Maersk has announced three separate tariff updates affecting cargo movements to and from Australia and New Zealand, effective from June and July 2026. Port Additional surcharges for both export and import cargo at Port Chalmers, New Zealand, will take effect from July 1, 2026. The rates apply to all container types in New Zealand dollars, with 20-foot units charged at NZ$ 35 and 40-foot and 45-fo
  • MSC announces Peak Season Surcharges on multiple trade lanes
    MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced Peak Season Surcharges on two separate trade corridors, both effective July 1, 2026 until further notice. A Peak Season Surcharge will apply to all cargo, including dry and reefer, moving from West Mediterranean and Adriatic ports to the United States, Canada and Mexico. The surcharge is set at US$ 250 per 20-foot container and US$ 400 per 40-foot
  • HD Hyundai Heavy and BAR Technologies partner to expand WindWings deployment
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and BAR Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the deployment of WindWings® wind-assisted propulsion systems across newbuild vessels. The agreement establishes a strategic partnership focused on technical collaboration and commercial deployment of the rigid wing sail technology. The companies will work together during vessel design stages
  • CMA CGM announces Port Congestion Surcharge and Peak Season Surcharges
    CMA CGM has notified customers of two separate surcharge implementations covering West African and East African destinations, effective from June and July 2026. Port Congestion Surcharge - Freetown, Sierra Leone A Port Congestion Surcharge of US$ 600 per TEU will apply to dry and reefer cargo destined for Freetown, Sierra Leone, settled with freight. For cargo originating from all regions except
  • Baltic Container Terminal receives quay cranes
    Two new quay cranes manufactured by ZMPC have arrived at Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia as part of a joint investment programme between BCT and the Port of Gdynia Authority aimed at modernising the port and reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in the Baltic Sea region. Full commissioning is scheduled for June 2026. The cranes feature a lifting height of 55 metres and a reach spann
  • CMA CGM introduces new East Africa PSS from China trades
    CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for cargo moving from China to East African destinations. The surcharge applies to all cargo and takes effect from 7 June and 15 June 2026, depending on origin and destination. For cargo moving from North and Central China to Mombasa, Kenya, CMA CGM will apply a surcharge of US$200 per TEU from 7 June and again from 15 June. Cargo from North
  • Africa's maritime crossroads: Investment, energy, and the return of piracy
    A wave of major industry moves is reshaping African shipping but a deteriorating security environment threatens to undercut the momentum
  • Posidonia 2026 opens its gates as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
    Posidonia 2026 officially opened in Athens against one of the most challenging geopolitical backdrops in recent maritime history, with industry leaders warning that prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea are testing the resilience of global shipping and supply chains. The opening ceremony at Athens Metropolitan Expo gathered more than 800 maritime executives, government officia
  • JAXPORT reaches halfway point on new vehicle berth construction
    Jacksonville Port Authority has reached the halfway mark in constructing a new vehicle berth at Blount Island Marine Terminal as part of efforts to expand automotive handling capacity. The new Berth 21 is scheduled for completion in early 2027 and will become Blount Island's third dedicated vehicle berth. The project forms part of a US$60 million infrastructure investment designed to increase ope
  • CMA CGM Notre Dame makes maiden Singapore call
    The CMA CGM Notre Dame , the world's largest containership currently sailing under the French flag, has made its maiden call at the Port of Singapore. The 24,212 TEU LNG-powered vessel departed on its inaugural commercial voyage from Shanghai and will continue to France and Europe in early July, where it will be officially named in Le Havre on July 2. The vessel The CMA CGM Notre Dame measures 40

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Splash web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • Is the next wave already forming in the consolidation of the shipmanagement sector?
    A decade of mergers, acquisitions and private equity roll-ups has reshaped the sector. But as the dust settles, senior figures across the industry are divided on what comes next - and whether size was ever really the point. The next chapter from our brand new shipmanagement magazine that is being distributed across Posidonia this week. ...
  • George Economou: A life in shipping
    George Economou sat down at TradeWinds Shipowners Forum Greece at Posidonia in Athens yesterday with the newspaper's US correspondent Joe Brady for a rare extended conversation about how he built one of shipping's most formidable private empires - and the bond workout, the stock market frenzy, the $2bn drilling debacle and the activist campaigns that ...
  • AD Ports makes biggest-ever acquisition with $835m Brazil agri-bulk deal
    AD Ports Group has entered the South American market with its largest acquisition to date, agreeing to buy Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) for AED3.1bn ($835m). The Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics group said the deal will strengthen its fast-growing agrifoods business while creating a platform for expansion across Latin America. ...
  • Eastern Pacific and Champion Tankers join forces in IMO II MR tanker pool
    Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and Champion Tankers have launched a new IMO II medium-range tanker pool, combining eight vessels under a single commercial platform aimed at strengthening their presence in the product and chemical tanker trades. The Singapore-based initiative will begin operations with four IMO II MR tankers from EPS and four from Champion Tankers, ...
  • North Sea workers set for strike action on Ithaca Energy assets
    The UK's largest offshore trade union, Unite, has revealed that its members employed by Bilfinger on North Sea assets operated by Ithaca Energy will strike in June over pay. Bilfinger refused to extend a retention bonus to around 20 workers on the Alba FSU and its floating production facility (FPF1). Industrial action will run from ...
  • Brussels vows to shield shipowners from double carbon charges
    European shipping companies will not be forced to pay twice for carbon emissions under both European and International Maritime Organization regulations, European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas told delegates at the official opening of Posidonia 2026. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the world's most famous shipping event, Tzitzikostas sought to reass
  • Dali trial delayed after last-minute settlements
    A federal judge has postponed the long-awaited civil trial over the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a series of late settlements resolved most of the remaining claims linked to the disaster. The trial, which had been due to begin this week and was expected to run for around five weeks, stems from ...
  • MSC boxship damaged in blast off Iraq
    A Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) containership has been damaged by an explosion near Iraq's Umm Qasr port in an incident that underscores the increasingly complex security environment facing vessels operating in the Gulf. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a cargo ship transiting around 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr was struck ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • VLGC rates still quintuple 2025 levels but down from Hormuz crisis highs
    The VLGC sector is the last corner of energy commodity shipping that has held on to extreme rate gains from...
  • Sinokor's buying spree pulls three former shadow fleet tankers into the light
    South Korea's Sinokor has absorbed three VLCCs with histories in Iranian and Venezuelan crude trades as part of its unprecedented...
  • Shadow fleet is no longer simply a sanctions evasion problem
    European governments need to act faster to counter hybrid threats and prevent damage to infrastructure, Polish representatives tell Posidonia
  • Genco rebuffs Diana for third time
    New York bulker owner says latest $24.80 per share offer falls short
  • Global ship recycling yards face quietest market in months
    Notable sales included the 42,300 dwt forest products carrier Grouse Arrow, marking the third vessel scrapped from the G2 Ocean...
  • Heroic Idun seizure was 'wrongful act', ITLOS rules
    No grounds for Equatorial Guinea to suspect VLCC of piracy
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, June 2
    In Israel, Haifa port and Ashdod port have a limit of 16,000 vehicles to store within the port's limits
  • Major owners lash out at net zero and shadow fleet inaction
    IMO decarbonisation blueprint criticised as 'asinine' and 'oxymoronic'
  • Tankers dominate coordination with PGSA for safe crossings as truce talks stall
    Iran's grip on the strait is seemingly tight, with an official stating it will continue managing transits even with an...
  • The Daily View: Steering towards trouble
  • Genco shareholders should take the money, says Pappas
    Backing Diana's offer for New York dry bulk rival, Star Bulk chief executive says he would accept the offer 'with...
  • Daily Briefing
    Trump tariffs poised to ramp up again soon, another wildcard for shipping | ABS chief warns of widening gap between...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • 'Scoring' seen giving US LTL shippers pricing leverage with carriers
    A new platform that would score the dock efficiency of US LTL shippers could help restrain rising LTL costs - if shippers share the data.
  • Trans-Pacific frontloading drives early peak capacity crunch, rate surge
    Space on vessels leaving Asia has become tight enough that forwarders are warning customers they must book at least three weeks in advance amid a rush to bring in fall and end-of-year holiday merchandise.
  • MSC pulls India-USEC capacity amid cloudy market conditions
    The end of the Indus Express service comes as Indian exports to the US East Coast in April were down 25% year over year.
  • MSC says ship was attacked while departing Iraqi port in Persian Gulf
    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed responsibility for the attack on the 3,900-TEU vessel, which the ocean carrier said was "completely unjustified."

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • Trump's trade chief proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil
    Brazilian industries, including shipbuilding association, had resisted claim of unfair policies
  • Low-profile shipowner Valloeby linked to lucrative sales in product tanker exit
    Brokers say Maltese owner is disposing of its last three handysizes
  • American Steel: Unmanned vessel interest builds steam as US prepares to open wallet
    In this week's newsletter, we look at the growing interest in building unmanned vessels as the US military looks to invest in the sector. We also report on developments in a legal fight over a Marquette Transportation barge that hit a bridge and another court battle that could open the door for shipowners to face lawsuits from non-mariners who are injured on their vessels.
  • Nigeria's Bonny Gas Transport firms up its LNG newbuildings in China
    Letter of intent finally translated into orders after five months in the making
  • 'Euphoria time': Echoes of 2008 and the canary in the coal mine
    Shipowners debate the big question of the week as 2026 upcycle hits ominous length
  • European owner association questions spending of €9bn in ETS earnings
    Regional regimes are not the answer, but if money is raised then it should be reinvested in shipping, ECSA chief said
  • Strait of Hormuz toll may be a price worth paying, says Evangelos Marinakis
    Shipping already pays war risk premia with waterway effectively closed, major Greek owner argues
  • Russian master abandoned by sanctioned shipowner finally gets home
    Moscow-based Argo Tanker Group played no role in getting master of ship home after it was detained over unpaid Suez Canal-related debts
  • Oman eyes up FLNG and fourth train to counter Middle East Gulf disruption
    IGC chief Abdul Rahman Al Yahyaei says Oman offers 'no destruction, no Strait of Hormuz'
  • Strait of Hormuz closure continues to hit fuel prices as vessels forced to reroute for bunkers
    Costas Delaportas says slow steaming should become mandatory to make fuel more available
  • Low-profile owner Valloeby linked to lucrative tanker sales in product sector exit
    Brokers say Maltese owner is disposing of its last three handysizes
  • Cosco Shipping Energy mulls LNG carrier order backed by Shell charters
    Chinese shipowner is in talks with Jiangnan Shipyard for four newbuildings
  • Montfort Maritime locks in profit with product tanker sale to Greek interests
    Swiss trader and shipping company linked to deal for 2012-built vessel
  • Scorpio tanker makes it through Strait of Hormuz after three months
    Singapore-controlled product carrier has also exited Gulf as exports trickle out
  • Russia slates 'Franco-British piracy' after shadow tanker seizure
    French Navy boarded the false-flagged Tagor in an operation on Sunday off the coast of Brittany
  • Takeover battle between Diana and Genco 'too close to call', Friedman says
    Banker runs the rule over bitter M&A drama in the dry bulk space
  • 'We're not happy': European shipowner association questions spending of €9bn in ETS earnings
    Regional regimes are not the answer, but if money is raised then it should be reinvested in shipping, ECSA chief said
  • Container freight rates surge to one-year high as peak season drives demand
    Spot prices jump up to 50% in a week as carriers push through further rate hikes
  • Low scrap prices yet another barrier for ageing tanker owners
    Rates remain at elevated levels despite recent declines, but Greek broker points out scrap prices have fallen too
  • Crack down on dark fleet 'threat' to shipping, association bosses urge
    More intervention is needed to maintain a level playing field with the same rules for all
  • Genco spurns higher Diana takeover offer as war of words escalates
    US-listed bulker owner was the subject of a third bid last week
  • Adnoc VLCC shipping first Venezuelan crude to China under new US deal
    Ship tracking shows the Habshan heading to Dalian after loading at Jose terminal
  • International Seaways returns to newbuildings with product tanker series in South Korea
    Owner orders up to four LNG-ready product tankers
  • UniSea buys Kaiko Systems to form new shipping tech group
    Norwegian and German technology companies announce deal
  • US judge halts Baltimore bridge legal battle on morning of trial
    Ship manager says criminal case would have put it at a disadvantage in civil trial
  • Ioannis Martinos: Greek scion leading the integration of shipping and technology
    Signal Group founder explains how a love of technology and experience at the family firm helped him build his empire
  • New Ukrainian and Russian ship attacks 'highly likely' in Black Sea, owners warned
    Ambrey Analytics says calmer seas will lead to further drone assaults
  • MOL loses German court battle over car carrier sinking
    Shipowner claimed battery from Porsche was responsible for Felicity Ace fire
  • George Procopiou prepares for Strait of Hormuz opening as he repositions tankers in Middle East
    Ship tracking shows Greek owner has moved six crude and product vessels further into Arabian Sea
  • More cash in shipping than ever before, says Clarksons Research chief
    Cargo shipping fleets will earn $450bn in charter revenue this year, according to Steve Gordon
  • Delfin Midstream inks first FLNG unit with Samsung Heavy Industries
    Long-awaited final investment decision expected on US' first floating LNG production project
  • HD Hyundai and BAR Technologies team up to put wind systems on newbuildings
    Three-year deal announced as ship installations globally top 100, with the number set to double
  • MSC deeply concerned over 'unjustified' Iranian ship attack
    Giant shipowner stresses it has no affiliation with US or Israel
  • Hong Kong's Baozhou Shipping orders up to four feeder container ships
    Yangfan and Zhejiang Tenglong join forces to handle order
  • Maria Angelicoussis reveals newbuilding appetite in four sectors
    Growth and renewal on the menu as major Greek owner shreds fears over tanker orderbook
  • Scale of fake insurance scam grows as phantom ships set for auction
    Security expert identifies more tankers that used a fake industry website
  • Greeks own vessels worth over $200bn and the world's most valuable tanker fleet
    Data shows dominance in suezmax and aframax markets
  • Zim brings in former Goldman Sachs man as new boss
    Experienced executive takes over from Eli Glickman in July
  • Second attack ignites fire on MSC ship as Iran claims responsibility
    Revolutionary Guard strike was retaliation for US attack on general cargo ship
  • Ningbo Ocean teams with Wuchang for feeder newbuilding project
    Carrier and shipbuilder forge five-year strategic partnership
  • Evangelos Marinakis boosts Capital Tankers holding as stake nears $1.4bn
    Greek tycoon pumps another $14m into his tanker start-up's stock
  • 'Greece has a tradition of breaking blockades', says George Procopiou on Strait of Hormuz
    Dynacom chief says crew are the ones taking risks and shreds the energy transition
  • BW LPG heralds first-quarter profit surge as Strait of Hormuz rewrites trade flows
    Owner locks in 85% of second quarter as Middle East disruption drives earnings higher
  • Solstad Offshore orders new installation and construction vessel
    The vessel will be owned jointly with charterer SBM Offshore
  • Heidmar hunts new finance chief as Niki Fotiou leaves after three years
    Management company 'attracting top financial talent' in search for successor
  • 'Tonight eats tomorrow': Broker Simon Ward has wise words for Posidonia partygoers
    Athens shop director offers a guide for both first-timers and old hands
  • Thenamaris returns to Dalian after 30 years for fresh tanker newbuild batch
    Nikolas Martinos-led shipping giant is rapidly expanding its footprint in LR2 and MR2 product carriers
  • Harry Fafalios defends Greek skepticism about 'pie-in-the-sky' carbon solutions
    Head of the London Greeks bemoans the promotion of 'inadequate, unusable or even dangerous' alternative fuels
  • Chinese owners test bulker market with twin auction sales
    Guangzhou exchange offers supramax and panamax bulkers at discounts to valuations
  • Huizhou Rongsheng inks order for its biggest ships as domestic yard moves into tankers
    WUT plant adds quartet of chemical carriers to orderbook
  • Second attack ignites fire on MSC ship as Iran claims responsibility
    Revolutionary Guard navy strike was retaliation for US attack on general cargo ship

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FreightWaves web site
JUNE 2, 2026
  • PE firm Open Road Ventures acquires intermodal 3PL Double-Stack
    Private equity firm Open Road Ventures announced Tuesday that it has acquired 3PL Double-Stack Logistics. Double-Stack is an intermodal freight broker that has direct relationships with the Class I railroads. Unlike many 3PLs, it owns assets-a fleet of over 150 intermodal containers. "We take items that typically don't ship intermodal and work with the railroads to come up with a plan to shift an
  • Texas drops ban on commercial drivers licenses for temporary farm workers
    The Texas Department of Public Safety has resumed issuing non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses and learner permits to temporary agricultural workers after receiving federal approval under revised U.S. Department of Transportation rules. The move, announced Monday, allows individuals with H-2A agricultural worker visas to once again obtain commercial driving credentials in Texas, effective M
  • B.C. Bill would make dashboard cameras mandatory on commercial vehicles
    British Columbia has advanced legislation that would require dashboard cameras on commercial vehicles operating in the province. The measure was introduced as a private member's bill by opposition MLA Ward Stamer. The bill, known as the Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act , cleared third reading with unanimous support in late May. It would require vehicle owners or lessees to install and
  • More than 2/3 of states granted HOS waiver for hauling fertilizer
    Drivers hauling fertilizer in 34 states will be able to transport their product for 16 hours in a 24-hour period under a waiver granted last week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Citing a squeeze on fertilizer supplies, FMCSA put the waiver in place between May 26 and August 26. 'As part of (a) coordinated action and in response to a request from The Fertilizer Institute, FMCSA
  • The Alphabet Behind the Wheel: What ADAS Features Actually Do, and Which Ones Your Insurer Will Actually Credit
    Why This Matters More Than It Did Two Years Ago Trucking insurance is expensive and getting more so. According to ATRI's 2025 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking , insurance premiums hit a record 10.2 cents per mile in 2024, following a 12.5 percent increase in 2023 and an additional 3 percent rise in 2024. For an owner-operator running 120,000 miles per year, that is $12,240 in insuran
  • Border Patrol arrests 36 truck drivers in immigration operation
    U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 36 commercial truck drivers during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Arizona, the latest sign of increased federal scrutiny of commercial drivers' immigration and licensing status. Agents assigned to the Yuma Sector arrested 52 individuals during Operation Checkmate, conducted May 11-15, for being in the U.S. illegally. Of those arrested, 36 were o
  • Box rates soar $1,000 in one week on peak rush
    Ocean container rates on major east-west trade lanes that held steady a week ago spiked by at least $1,000 per forty foot equivalent unit (FEU) on rate hikes and surcharges that took effect June 1. The ongoing closure to most global shipping of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has kept container rates elevated but below spiking level, said analyst Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO ), through fuel cost increase
  • Saia's tonnage growth accelerates in May on easier comp
    Saia reported a pickup in year-over-year tonnage growth in its May update issued Tuesday, though the improvement was measured against a softer prior-year result. The Johns Creek, Georgia-based less-than-truckload carrier reported May tonnage growth of 8.4% y/y as shipments grew 3.7% and weight per shipment increased 4.5%. That compared to final results for April, showing a 6.9% tonnage increase a
  • Texas Supreme Court Limits Shipper Liability in Trucking Crash Case
    ( The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. ) On May 15, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued an important decision in In re Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. The court ruled that Home Depot cannot be held liable for a fatal motorcycle crash involving a Werner Enterprises tractor-trailer that was hauling Home Depot'
  • Benchmark diesel falls sharply, even as talk emerges of 'tank bottoms'
    The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges is now down to a level not seen since a few weeks after the military confrontation between Israel and the U.S./Israel coalition began. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average retail diesel price fell 17.3 cents/gallon to $5.35/g. It's the lowest price since March 23, when prices were surging following the start of
  • White Paper: Q2 2026 Freight Brokerage Rate Report
    FreightWaves' Freight Brokerage Rate Report - sponsored by Truckstop.com - provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a freight brokerage survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that brokers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Key themes to watch
  • White Paper: Q2 2026 Shipper Rate Report
    The Shipper Rate Report - presented in partnership with Trimble - is a quarterly publication using SONAR datasets to create the most in-depth rate and demand outlook for shippers. The insights within this paper are curated by the market experts at FreightWaves and backed by the proprietary data and analytics housed in SONAR's platform. Key areas of exploration include: Key themes to watch in Q2 2
  • White Paper: Q2 2026 Carrier Rate Report
    FreightWaves' Carrier Rate Report - sponsored by Trimble and Cargowise Landside - provides a review of the previous quarter and a forecast for the coming months. Featuring responses from a carrier survey alongside SONAR data, the report is designed to provide intelligence that carriers can use to inform their strategies in the months ahead. Key areas of exploration include: Key Themes to Watch in
  • Same Lane, Same Miles, Different Fuel Bills: What's Really Separating Your MPG From Your Neighbor's
    The Gap Is Bigger Than You Think Picture two owner-operators, both running a regular Midwest corridor. Same general freight, similar weights, comparable miles per week. One of them is averaging somewhere around 7.5 to 7.8 miles per gallon. The other is pulling 6.1 to 6.3. On a week where each truck burns 400 gallons of diesel, that MPG gap represents roughly 60 to 80 extra gallons gone out of one
  • GlobalX Airlines accuses shareholder of undermining cargo business
    Global Crossing Airlines has sued Ascent Global Logistics for $30 million in damages alleging the former investment partner reneged on an agreement to steer air cargo business its way and instead assigned charter work to USA Jet Airlines, its expedited on-demand freighter subsidiary with a large roster of automotive clients. Ascent Global Logistics was the largest shareholder in Global Crossing,
  • Ohio reviews 5,000 nonresident CDLs amid federal compliance crackdown
    Ohio officials are reviewing approximately 5,000 commercial driver's licenses held by non-permanent U.S. residents following updated federal guidance that has triggered a nationwide reassessment of non-domiciled CDL programs. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced Wednesday that it will contact roughly 5,000 holders of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to determine whether their cre
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The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
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