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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • India-US trade deal seen as a historic milestone, reduction of tariffs on Indian products to 18% a major boost for exports
  • Nhava Sheva Depot Container Association holds its first AGM on Jan. 30
  • Calcutta Customs House Agents Association hosts 4th Executive Committee Meeting of FFFAI
  • VOC Port achieves record cargo handling in January 2026, continues strong growth
  • Global freight tightens ahead of Lunar New Year as shippers brace for volatility across Asia-US trade lanes
  • APSEZ reports 21 pc rise in profit to Rs 3,043 cr. in Q3 FY26
  • Air cargo delivers strong performance in 2025; global e-commerce drives volumes
  • Govt finalises PLI 2.0 scheme to develop drone ecosystem
  • Blue Dart Express posts INR 70 crore profit after tax in Q3
  • India aims for a globally competitive container manufacturing industry; allocates INR 10k cr.
  • Demand stabilises ahead of Lunar New Year; strong YoY growth from India to the US

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • New freight connection Oslo-Shanghai launched
  • New freight connection from Fly Khiva
  • Increase in cargo crime
  • Intermodal freight transport on the rise
  • RheinCargo takes over limestone transports
  • Americold appoints new CFO
  • AD Ports Group collaborates with DRK
  • IMO integrates wind propulsion into safety guidelines
  • Menzies Aviation receives license in Bengaluru
  • Thiemo van Spellen new Managing Director
  • Lease agreement extended with MBS Logistik
  • Change in the management of LIS
  • Fraport and Kühne+Nagel to build air freight warehouse

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Airfreight rates firm, but capacity rebound caps gains
  • Gemini's India-Med Loop to resume full Suez transits this month
  • The divide between DSV and M�rsk
  • US eyes trade deal with India after historic EU agreement
  • UP hits the buffers as rival railroads report healthy 2025 numbers
  • GXO to provide retail consolidation at London Luton Airport
  • CFO Vaida Kojaliene quits Chapman Freeborn
  • MSC integrates UK network after box haulage goes in-house

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Texas GulfLink gets its deepwater port license
    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that Texas GulfLink LLC has received a license to own, construct, and operate a deepwater port for the export of crude oil from the
  • Auerbach's new ECO heavy lift ships will have NexusWave connectivity
    Hamburg-headquartered Auerbach Schifffahrt is to install Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity solution across a fleet of eight ECO newbuild heavy lift ships on order at China's Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard. The designs set new
  • TTB 2026: Where AI is delivering results on the river
    A panel at Marine Log's upcoming Tugs, Towboats & Barge (TTB) 2026 conference entilted "AI on the River: Where Automation Is Actually Paying Off Today" will take a practical, real-world look at
  • Op-Ed: The new reality of maritime technology procurement
    Maritime technology procurement has changed quietly, but fundamentally. A decade ago, many buying decisions were driven by features, price comparisons and implementation speed. Today, those factors still matter, but they are no
  • Great Lakes ports study inland waterways cargo expansion
    The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), including members Ports of Indiana, the Illinois International Port District (IIPD), and Port Milwaukee, in partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
  • Alaska Marine Lines completes overhaul of veteran tugboat Polar King
    Alaska Marine Lines (AML), one of the Lynden family of companies, reports that its 50-year-old tugboat Polar King is back on the water following a complete overhaul (see earlier story). The 120
  • VIDEO: Windward Offshore takes delivery of Windward Paris
    Hamburg-headquartered Windward Offshore has officially taken delivery of its second Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Paris. Built by Fincantieri's Norwegian subsidiary Vard, it was delivered ahead of schedule by its Vard
  • Hempel completes first applications of next-gen Hempaguard NB
    Hempel has successfully completed the first ever applications of its next-generation silicone hull coating, Hempaguard NB, which, as its name implies, has been specifically designed for newbuilding yard applications. One of the
  • Sunrise Wind is fifth of five paused wind projects set to resume ops
    All five of the offshore wind projects paused by the Trump administration on Dec. 22, 2025, citing "national security risks" apparently related to radar clutter, have now won court orders allowing them

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • CMA CGM updates FAK rates from Indian Subcontinent to Europe and North Africa
    CMA CGM has announced new FAK rates for dry cargo shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa, effective 15 February 2026 until further notice. From North West India The new rates from North West India are set at USD 2,400 per 20-foot container and USD 2,400 per 40-foot container for shipments to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Cargo movi
  • Inmarsat to deploy NexusWave on Auerbach fleet
    Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, will deploy its NexusWave connectivity solution across Auerbach's fleet of newbuild heavy lift vessels. The service will support the German shipowner's connectivity requirements for its next generation of ultra-efficient multipurpose ships. Hamburg-based Auerbach has launched a fleet renewal programme to meet growing demand for project cargo transport and to pre
  • Cavotec supports first shore power car carrier in Europe
    Cavotec has supported a major milestone in European port electrification with the first-ever shore power connection of a car carrier at a European port. The operation took place in Bremerhaven, Germany, where the 200-metre pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Lake Shirasagi successfully connected to shore power while alongside. Cavotec supplied a PowerReceive shore power system and provided commissi
  • Kuehne+Nagel expands air cargo operations in Frankfurt
    Kuehne+Nagel has signed a lease agreement with Fraport AG for a new 7,600 sqm air cargo facility at Frankfurt Airport's CargoCity South. The new facility marks a strategic investment in the company's global air logistics network. It aims to strengthen air cargo connectivity across key international trade lanes. Completion and handover are scheduled for end-2028. Frankfurt Airport is one of the wo
  • AD Ports Group constructs Africa logistics monopoly through strategic port clustering
    Abu Dhabi operator's third Atlantic coast entry in 30 months reveals systematic regional network building strategy as DRC gateway secures critical minerals export infrastructure control
  • How Automation Is Transforming Containerized Shipping for E-commerce Businesses
    Containerized shipping used to feel far removed from everyday e-commerce operations. Delays, blind spots, and rigid timelines were accepted as part of the process, even when they affected customers and cash flow. Automation is changing that relationship by bringing clarity, speed, and control closer to your business. This article explores how automated systems are reshaping containerized shipping
  • Maritime tensions surge in critical chokepoints, yet industry proves resilient
    Two flashpoints in the world's most strategic waterways are flaring simultaneously, raising fresh concerns about global shipping stability as Iran intensifies warnings over potential Strait of Hormuz conflicts while China's coast guard maintains near-daily patrols around the contested Senkaku Islands
  • Klaipeda Port launches first phase of largest-ever expansion
    Klaipeda Port has taken a major step toward its largest expansion project with the launch of a procurement process for contractors in the southern area. The Klaipeda State Seaport Authority has opened the first-stage tender for the construction of the southern port gates. The selected contractor will deliver the initial infrastructure works. Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipeda State S
  • CMA CGM to apply PSS from North Europe to West Coast South America
    CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a Peak Season Surcharge on shipments moving from North Europe to the West Coast of South America. The surcharge will take effect from 1 March 2026 until further notice and will apply to dry cargo only. It will cover shipments originating from all ports in North Europe, including Scandinavia and the Baltics, destined for the West Coast of South America. CM
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to route one Gemini service through Red Sea and Suez Canal
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to reroute one of their jointly operated services under the Gemini Cooperation through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, marking a limited return to the route. All transits will be conducted with naval assistance. The service affected is the IMX service, which connects India and the Middle East with the Mediterranean. From mid-February, the revised routing will a
  • AD Ports Group signs heads of terms to explore development in Matadi Port
    AD Ports Group announced the signing of Heads of Terms with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Opening Up for the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal in Matadi Port. The Heads of Terms were signed at the Presidential Court in Abu Dhabi by H.E. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications - D
  • Port of Gothenburg achieves record container volume in 2025
    A growing range of shipping services, congestion at Europe's ports, and an efficient rail connection between the port and the rest of Sweden. These are key reasons why 2025 became a new record year for the Port of Gothenburg, with 934,000 handled TEUs. This represents growth of 4% compared with the previous year and is also the highest full-year volume ever recorded in the port's history. Claes S
  • The Port of Liverpool welcomes record ADM shipment from the US
    The Port of Liverpool has received its largest ever shipment from ADM, marking another major milestone for the port's bulk handling capability and its role in supporting the UK's food and feed supply chains. The vessel, arriving from New Orleans, USA, measured 229 meters in length and carried over 67,000 metric tonnes of product, making it the largest ADM consignment ever handled at the port. The
  • Hemisphere returns to port of Ipswich
    Associated British Ports welcome Hemisphere Freight Services back to the Port of Ipswich, where the company has taken up occupation in a newly refurbished warehouse facility. The move marks a strategic expansion for Hemisphere, whose engineering and packing teams will now be based at the port, supporting its growing international logistics operations. ABP has invested £250,000 in the site to deli
  • Maersk to remove ASAS2 voyage on Asia East Coast Latin America service
    Maersk has announced a schedule adjustment on its Asia-East Coast Latin America ASAS2 service in connection with the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays and in response to demand fluctuations. The carrier said it will remove one westbound and one eastbound voyage from the rotation. On the westbound leg, voyage 609W will be omitted, with the first affected port being Shanghai, originally scheduled
  • IMO advances wind propulsion framework
    BAR Technologies has welcomed the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to include wind propulsion in its draft safety framework for greenhouse gas reduction technologies. The move follows the 12th session of the IMO's Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC). The IMO committed to develop interim safety guidelines for wind propulsion systems by 2029. The decision marks a
  • APM Terminals' strategic positioning following Panama Supreme Court ruling
    Panama's Supreme Court annulled CK Hutchison's concessions for Balboa and Cristóbal terminals, declaring the contracts, with APM Terminals immediately signaled willingness to assume temporary operations once the ruling becomes final and binding
  • Western carriers cede polar waters as China doubles down on Northern Route
    As MSC reaffirms its Arctic ban, Chinese shipping lines are quietly establishing dominance in polar waters transforming environmental pledges into geopolitical markers and creating a strategic divide that may define maritime competition for decades
  • ONE announces changes to agency representation in Senegal Togo and Benin
    Ocean Network Express has announced upcoming changes to its agency representation in Senegal, Togo, and Benin as part of its ongoing network and service development in West Africa. In Senegal, Compagnie Sénégalaise de Transports Transatlantiques - Afrique de l'Ouest (CSTT-AO) has been appointed as ONE's new agent, effective 1 March 2026 , following an initial advisory issued on 30 December 2025.

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Red flags raised over growing cargo theft and freight fraud
    Cargo theft and freight fraud are climbing sharply across global supply chains, prompting a joint warning from the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). The two organisations said incidents are rising across Europe, the Americas and Africa, with Latin America and parts of Africa seeing particularly violent attacks. ...
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to route one Gemini service through Red Sea
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are set to resume Red Sea transits on one of their shared Gemini Cooperation services, marking a cautious step back into the corridor after months of widespread diversions around the Cape of Good Hope. The Danish and German carriers said the ME11 service, linking India and the Middle East with the Mediterranean, ...
  • Diana locks in higher rates in Cobelfret charter extension
    New York-listed Greek dry bulk owner Diana Shipping has secured a direct continuation of the charter for its post-panamax, keeping the vessel employed with operator Cobelfret. Under the new deal, the 98,697 dwt Amphitrite will earn a gross rate of $13,000 per day for the first 30 days, rising to $16,500 per day for the ...
  • Posidonia turns into a month-long shipping marathon
    Posidonia has a new record to go alongside its position as the world's most famous shipping show. The 2026 edition of the Greek shipping showcase is set to run across nearly a month of activity, as organisers stretch the event into a three-week programme of conferences, meetings, networking, social and sporting events, making it the ...
  • AD Ports Group moves to develop multipurpose terminal in DRC
    AD Ports Group has signed a preliminary agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Transport and state transport body Onatra to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose terminal at Matadi port. The letter sets out a framework for cooperation between the Abu Dhabi-based ports and logistics group and the Congolese authorities, ...
  • Atlas Maritime reloads suezmax orderbook
    Greece's Atlas Maritime has jumped straight back into the suezmax market, ordering new tonnage at South Korea's DH Shipbuilding after locking in gains from tanker resales. Market sources say the Leon Patitsas-led owner has booked two firm suezmax newbuildings at the yard, with options attached for a further two vessels. Pricing is understood to be ...
  • Carriers face 'structural reset' as container supercycle ends
    Liner shipping's descent into loss has been predicted repeatedly throughout the notoriously hard-to-predict 2020s. Now, however, the doomsayers are speaking in a louder voice. Asian consultancy Linerlytica, for instance, has warned in its latest weekly report that container shipping's cash windfall is about to dry up as the sector's super-cycle comes to an end. Japanese ...
  • Bruton weighs further VLCC options
    Tor Olav Trøim-backed VLCC owner Bruton is in talks with China's New Times Shipyard over options for up to two more vessels, as it continues to bulk up its newbuilding pipeline. The Oslo-listed company said it is discussing the potential additional options, which, if agreed, would lift Bruton's VLCC newbuilding programme to a total of ...
  • MPC Capital and Morten Astrup roll out new shipping investment platform
    German asset manager MPC Capital has teamed up with Norwegian investor Morten Astrup's Storm Capital Management to launch a new shipping investment platform, kicking off with a $35m first close. The platform, dubbed MPC Storm Maritime Opportunities (MSO), has secured backing from a small group of seasoned maritime investors and is targeting more than $70m ...
  • Guilty verdict in high-profile North Sea crash case
    A jury at the Old Bailey in the UK found Russian captain Vladimir Motin guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence after his containership, Solong, ploughed into the anchored US-flag tanker Stena Immaculate off the Humber last March, triggering a deadly jet-fuel inferno that killed tanker crewman Mark Angelo Pernia. The Stena Immaculate was laden with ...
  • US-India trade deal sparks tanker reroute
    A trade pact between the US and India that cuts American tariffs and ties New Delhi to a halt in Russian oil purchases has sent immediate tremors through tanker markets, with charterers and owners scrambling to rework routes, stems and bunker plans even as the deal's legal mechanics remain vague. The headline pledge - India ...
  • Costamare Bulkers finds buyer for its oldest ship
    Costamare Bulkers, the New York-listed outfit operating out of Monaco, is picking up the pace on its fire sale as the owner looks to cash in ahead of Chinese New Year. For the second consecutive week, the Gregory Zikos-led group is reported to be flooding the secondhand market with ships. The latest vessel noted on ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Shipping share performance continues to trounce broader stock market
    It was a fantastic year for shipping stocks in 2025 and the bull run continues in 2026. It's not just...
  • Tension flare as Iranian gunboats threaten to board US-flagged tanker
    Tensions in the Middle East Gulf between the US and Iran, already high, escalated on Tuesday. Iran's armed forces harassed...
  • Syrian trade surges nearly sixfold a year after government takeover
    Syria's traceable maritime traffic has peaked to its highest level since the civil war ended and sanctions were gradually lifted...
  • Malaysia releases sanctioned tankers suspected of transferring Iranian oil
    Malaysia's detention of two shadow fleet tankers performing an unlicensed ship-to-ship transfer off its coast proved to be short-lived, both...
  • First Venezuelan LPG export cargo departs for US
    Loading of cargo on Greek-owned LPG carrier Chrysopigi Lady was 'historic', according to interim president
  • Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd confirm Gemini's Red Sea debut
    Rerouting of 'ME11' service marks the second Maersk-operated container line service to resume Suez transits, following the return of a...
  • Absolutely nuts: off-spec bunkers cut with cashew shell residues
    'We don't get members contacting us, we had some lovely fuel yesterday. But we get notified when there are problems,'...
  • Charter market firms as some carriers appear to abandon near-term Red Sea return
    After pausing earlier in the year amid uncertainty over routeing strategies, several carriers have re-entered the charter market to cover...
  • Busan records all-time high in cargo handling driven by transhipment growth
    The drive to enhance operational efficiency through digital innovation has prompted global carriers to restructure their shipping routes
  • Better crew medical services are becoming a 'must', says start-up
    Greece-based Health4crew is on a mission to improve care and support for seafarers, but acknowledges that shipowners and managers in...
  • Solong master guilty of manslaughter
    Captain Vladimir Motin was the only crew member on watch when the containership collided with tanker Stena Immaculate
  • A South Korea-India shipbuilding partnership brings more than just supply chain diversity
    Developing an entirely new ecosystem in India allows South Korean yards to cater to domestic demand, access untapped markets and...
  • The Daily View: Transparency now matters
  • Daily Briefing
    EU set to restrict foreign ownership of ports amid security risk review | Port ownership is now a question of...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Carriers try new rate hike on Asia-Latin America, but fresh capacity provides headwind
    CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd are seeking a general rate increase of $1,000 per FEU starting March 1 to reverse a steady spot rate decline that began in July 2025.
  • Solid January demand to largely mute Lunar New Year air freight rush
    Momentum from robust growth on some Asian export trade lanes following the Christmas holidays has now slowed, with forwarders and analysts expecting muted demand over the coming two weeks.
  • Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd confirm they'll route Gemini service through Suez
    The India/Middle East-Mediterranean service will be the first Gemini loop in two years to transit the Red Sea, with plans for other services to follow "where possible," the alliance partners say.
  • Auto tariff wars in Mexico, South Africa threaten to torpedo Indian ro/ro trade
    The two markets hold high stakes, pegged at $2 billion in combined export value for both homegrown and global auto brands in India.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Cosco unit banks charters worth $730m for three new large gas carriers
    Chinese-built vessels are said to be very large ethane carriers
  • Chinese shipbuilding giant CSSC opens new office in Qatar
    Companies flock to Doha as Bureau Veritas joins throng with gas hub
  • Will he or won't he? Robert Bugbee sets up procedure to sell $17m worth of Scorpio shares
    Company president sets up a right, but not an obligation, to sell large holding for first time since January 2024
  • Epstein files show scope of Ghislaine Maxwell transfers to former CargoMetrics chief executive
    Documents show UBS alleged that $18.3m had been transferred between accounts of disgraced socialite and maritime tech CEO before her arrest
  • Red Sea shipping return bolstered by liner alliance as Houthis hold fire
    Container ships from major players start to shift from Cape of Good Hope as ceasefire holds
  • Broker Gibson's new finance arm sets up funding for four tankers
    London shop's new capital division trumpets latest transaction
  • Angelicoussis Group executive Stohle blasts IMO and urges industry to have a voice in regulations
    Shipping leaders speak about challenges around green fuel transition
  • DHT downgraded after tanker sale as ABG lowers profit sights
    Analysts cut estimates for 2026 and 2027 following $51.5m deal
  • Trade deal spark: US-India pact could supercharge VLCC market if Russian oil is sidelined
    Clarksons and Bimco see mainstream tanker utilisation jumping, boosting rates
  • Nearly 50,000 Ukrainian seafarers have not returned home since Russian invasion
    Seafarers have remained outside of the country to keep working and avoid military call-up
  • Munich Re pumps $180m into Fred Olsen's wind turbine vessel operation
    German insurer becomes a shareholder to drive growth at Norwegian shipowner
  • Angellicousis Group executive Stohle blasts IMO and urges industry to have a voice in regulations
    Shipping leaders speak about challenges around green fuel transition
  • MSC-Sinokor VLCC tie-up linked to high-spec tanker at 'firm benchmark' price
    Agneta Pallas III said to have joined the queue of big tankers sailing over to reported new alliance
  • Iran tensions: Armed boats harass ship in Strait of Hormuz
    Incident comes amid heightened threats to shipping in the region
  • Greek owners power shipping dominance of Oslo bond market
    Shipping accounts for the largest share of non-Nordic issuers
  • Baltic Exchange profit plunge fuels search for new income streams
    UK data provider says it wants to expand and diversify its operations
  • Capesize spot rates finally hit seasonal speed bump
    Futures market on Monday seemed to indicate it had peaked
  • India's Adani Group swells shipping fleet to record size
    Owner says ongoing acquisitions provided a boost to its bottom line
  • Glencore ties up Greek product tanker on five-year deal as rates spike
    Swiss trader moves for modern scrubber-fitted vessel in strong spot markets
  • Russia crude ban tied to US trade deal leaves India's refiners in limbo
    Washington again claims India will stop buying Russian oil as part of pact
  • Woodside narrows down shortlist of owners for raft of LNG newbuildings
    Battle for LNG berths is heating up as newbuilding talks for one major player move forward
  • Economou and Tsakos sell capesizes as Asian demand 'inundates' S&P market
    Vibrant freight rates support robust secondhand activity among big bulkers
  • Traders turn to floating storage as they struggle to sell sanctions-hit Russian oil
    More vessels are being idled to hold crude as sanctions give customers pause
  • Product tanker makes maritime history as the largest fishing vessel broken up for scrap
    Recycling project gets Priya Blue Industries another Guinness World Record award
  • Three injured during ferry engine-room fire
    There were 92 passengers on board when 43-year-old vessel lost power
  • How carbon capture could open up a new shipping market at the expense of pipelines
    Global CCS Institute projects represent a huge demand boost for CO2 carriers
  • Two killed and 14 injured in explosion at major Iranian export terminal
    Authorities stress blast was caused by gas leak, as tensions with US remain high
  • Captain arrested in heroin smuggling case two weeks after joining boxship
    Master of YM Horizon held after allegedly making contact with drugs cartels
  • VLCC venture Bruton raises $50m in private share issue to fund newbuildings
    Tor Olav Troim-backed firm completes overnight equity issue
  • Greek gas carrier exports first Venezuelan LPG to US under new deal
    South American country's interim president hails historic achievement
  • Diana Shipping secures higher charter rate in extension with Cobelfret
    Post-panamax bulker will earn $16,500 per day from new deal
  • Atlas Maritime swoops on extra suezmax newbuildings after resale asset plays
    Leon Patitsas and Nordic investment partners order up to four vessels at DH Shipbuilding
  • Three severely injured during ferry engine-room fire
    All 92 passengers disembark safely after 43-year-old ferry lost power
  • Expanding Greek owner Venergy firms up fresh tanker batch at K Shipbuilding
    Vyron Vasileiadis boosts orderbook to 10 vessels and has more in the pipeline
  • Raffles Tankers reveals tanker acquisition from Chinese shipowner
    Nanjing Tanker MR2 has joined the Singapore-based owner
  • Chinese owner's only MPP heads for auction with wide valuation gap
    Oriental Luna is being offered with a starting price $3.2m less than its estimated value
  • South African banker joins Transport Capital as it expands into Africa
    Singapore finance firm makes latest high-profile hire as part of global expansion
  • First hopes of breakthrough in $1bn Sri Lanka pollution dispute
    Protection and indemnity industry was spooked by huge compensation demand after 2021 spill of plastic pellets

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
  • Sorfleet retires at CSX; Chand new CAO
    CSX has announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Diana Sorfleet and the appointment of Riz Chand as chief human resources officer. Sorfleet retires after almost 15 years with the company, which credits her with a central role in CSX's people strategy and strengthening its culture. She helped guide the company through organizational transformations including transitions with four C
  • Felony Child Abuse Charge Filed Against Wichita Freight Company Executive
    The CEO of King of Freight, a shipping company based in Wichita, Kansas, has been charged with felony child abuse and has stepped down from his leadership position as legal proceedings begin, according to court records and company communications. Michael Ricklefs, who served as CEO and was listed as part owner of King of Freight, was arrested on January 11, 2026, and charged with felony child abu
  • Losses continue at Heartland; margin moves in right direction
    Truckload carrier Heartland Express reported another net loss on Tuesday, but again logged sequential operating improvement. The North Liberty, Iowa-based company reported a headline net loss of $19.4 million, or 25 cents per share. However, the result included a $19 million impairment charge associated with its decision to integrate and rebrand the Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) fleet, which it
  • Navigating complexity: How comprehensive logistics solutions drive resilience
    In today's unpredictable freight landscape, complexity has become the only constant. Between shifting trade patterns, labor constraints, and rapidly evolving customer expectations, shippers are being forced to rethink how they design and manage their transportation networks. During a fireside chat at F3: Future of Freight Festival, Christopher Clemmensen, Executive Vice President of Marketing at
  • Diesel benchmark and futures move up again, but with possible signs of a peak
    The diesel price used as the benchmark for most fuel surcharges continued its upward climb this week, though volatile market trends and the march of the calendar may signal a peak in the recent surge. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price rose 5.7 cents/gallon to $3.681/g. It's the third consecutive week of higher prices. That trio of upward
  • Echo embraces bottom-up AI strategy to transform operations
    As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the logistics industry, Echo Global Logistics is discovering that the path to significant productivity gains requires more than simply applying new technology to old processes. In a recent conversation with FreightWaves, Zach Jecklin, CIO of Echo, shared how the company's evolving AI strategy is unlocking transformative improvements by rethinking wo
  • Veho to flex delivery speed for price-sensitive e-commerce sellers
    Parcel carrier Veho is rolling out an innovative AI-enabled delivery option that gives price-sensitive e-commerce brands the ability to save on shipping costs by trading day-definite delivery for more open-ended delivery windows at a lower rate. The technology, if it works as advertised, would shift the current paradigm of moving parcels through regional or super regional networks on a first-in,
  • Carriers say military to secure Red Sea voyages
    Military forces will assist one of the largest container shipping alliances in its return to a violence-plagued Middle East trade route. A.P. Moller-Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd said Tuesday that they are routing one of their shared services through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. All transits will be secured by naval assistance, the companies said in an announcement. They did not offer further details
  • Japanese machine tool orders surge in December 2025, signaling robust industrial momentum
    The Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association (JMTBA) released its latest monthly data today, revealing a strong finish to 2025 for the sector. Total machine tool orders in December reached 158.64 billion yen ($1.05 billion at current exchange rates), marking a 15.8% sequential increase from November's 137.01 billion yen. This represents the first month-on-month growth in two months and pushes ord
  • Transportation metrics show further tightening in January
    January transportation metrics again signaled a tightening market, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers. The Logistics Managers' Index-a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction-displayed a 47.1 reading for transportation capacity in January. That was a second straight month of contraction, albeit 10.2 percentage poin
  • New industrial development worth $7.7B for Norfolk Southern in 2025
    Norfolk Southern Corp. announced that its customers advanced over 60 industrial development projects in 2025, representing a significant $7.7 billion in industry investment for new or expanded rail-served facilities along the railroad and its short line partner routes. The company (NSE: NSC ) in a release characterized the industrial environment in 2025 as "two speed," with the U.S. Manufacturing
  • Werner settlement ready to go in drivers' lawsuit that dates to 2014
    Eleven years after the lawsuit was first filed, the details of an $18 million settlement between Werner Enterprises and roughly 100,000 drivers have been disclosed. The settlement now awaits final approval by the U.S. District Court for Nebraska. While the specifics of the deal are now being disclosed for the first time, the agreement between Werner and a class of drivers was first disclosed in c
  • Texas logistics real estate heats up with port, border-driven projects
    A wave of logistics real estate projects and land deals across Texas since late January highlights how developers and shippers alike are positioning for long-term freight demand tied to ports, border trade and population growth. From port-adjacent industrial parks in Houston to infill warehouse plays near Dallas-Fort Worth and cross-border infrastructure investments in South Texas, the activity u

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