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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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The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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