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Exim India web site
MARCH 4, 2026
  • Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal achieves a landmark in steel cargo handling
  • CBIC introduces deferred Customs Duty payment facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers as announced in Union Budget 2026-27
  • Prospects of large-scale return of container shipping to the Red Sea this year seen as bleak
  • Gemini to gain from ZIM acquisition: Analysis
  • Red Sea turmoil threatens 50% of India's export artery
  • Escalating hostilities in West Asia heightening risks for commodity importers
  • Chabahar's Shahid Beheshti Terminal unscathed amid Israeli strikes
  • Oil jumps on Hormuz fears
  • New levy for commercial vessels arriving in New Zealand from April 1
  • Container ship data trends in February
  • CEA raises FY27 growth view to 7-7.4%; $4 trillion GDP in sight
  • Air cargo and key aviation corridors feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict
  • Emirates SkyCargo deploys two additional weekly freighters, to Mumbai and Ahmedabad
  • Tata Motors, VOC Port ink MoU for 40 H2 ICE prime movers
  • India's electronics sector positioned for export surge to US, EU, says Niti Aayog
  • Etihad Cargo delivers strong 2025 performance with 9% volume growth and 8% revenue increase
  • Civil Aviation Minister reviews aviation preparedness in view of emerging situation in the Middle East

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Co-op appoints Andy Wilmot as Director
  • Chapman Freeborn organizes emergency flights in the Middle East
  • New Innovation Program for Port of Barcelona
  • Air freight market grows in January 2026
  • Andre Cachia appointed SVP at ACS Leasing
  • Realterm accelerating in Europe
  • Jungheinrich wins two iF Design Awards
  • Contract signed for eight LST 100
  • Cargo flights to China from Teesside
  • UECC orders two environmentally friendly PCTCs
  • Expanded Freight Train Connection Bremen-Stuttgart
  • LPP Logistics implements WMS in Romania
  • Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivers 500 trucks to Girteka
  • WFS acquires Aviapartner Cargo in Brussels
  • SolarDuck establishes advisory board
  • Increased security from Matson
  • Röhlig Logistics achieves growth in 2025
  • DHL Aviation launches lithium-ion fleet
  • Kühne+Nagel reports slight revenue decline in 2025
  • Joseph Joseph Expands Logistics Partnership with XPO

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • 'Catastrophic' for shipping - and there's a human story too, says ONE chief
  • Cargo capacity collapses amid airspace closure and cancelled flights
  • Kuehne, still ahead of DSV, takes a page out of Robinson's book
  • Stranded box ships means a boost for charter market
  • How UP-NS is forcing CSX and BNSF into each other's arms
  • Iran box ships among those trapped in the Gulf
  • Carriers reaching out for transhipment links to Colombo Port
  • Sea-change in US trucking en route as drivers are forced out
  • Selective Gemini integration as Hapag plots course for Zim

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Op-Ed: Securing U.S. Arctic leadership through collaboration and innovation
    The current geopolitical landscape is defined by volatility, and uncertainty as ongoing conflicts, shifting trade relations, as well as the ongoing impacts of climate change, are redefining traditional trade dynamics. It is
  • Scottish Government plans to award Ferguson Marine contracts for four new vessels
    Under proposals announced in the Scottish Parliament today, the Scottish Government plans to award four new vessel contracts to Ferguson Marine, Port Glasgow. The shipyard says the contracts would provide a guaranteed
  • Fincantieri books order for two new Viking expedition vessels
    Fincantieri has booked an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships. The value
  • Seaspan introduces new remote-controlled Dockboy surface prep vehicle
    Canada's Seaspan Shipyard says that "exciting changes are on the waterfront, complete with tracks and a remote control." Dockboy, Seaspan's new remote-controlled, ultra-high pressure (UHP) cleaning tool is the first of its
  • Marlink launches new Sealink Multi-LEO satcom service
    Marlink has introduced Sealink Multi-LEO, a new hybrid connectivity service using the Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit satellite networks, with future LEO networks to be added when they become available.
  • Austal partners up with Damen for Australian Army LST 100 build
    Austal Defence Australia has contracted Damen Shipyards Group to support the local construction of the Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels that is to build under the AUD 1.029 billion (about USD

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Container News web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • CN Index climbs as Middle East tensions reinforce shipping risk
    The CN Index rose to 543 this week, keeping global container shipping firmly in the High Pressure range. While freight rates showed mixed movements across major trade lanes, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East significantly increased the risk component of the index. CN INDEX WEEK 10 2026 Freight Markets Show Mixed Signals Pricing across the main East-West corridors remained relati
  • Global insurers pull war risk cover amid Gulf escalation
    Global insurers have begun withdrawing war risk cover for parts of the Middle East following the latest military escalation in the Gulf. The move reflects a sharp contraction in reinsurance appetite and has introduced fresh uncertainty for shipowners and charterers operating in the region. Coordinated Cancellations by Major P&I Clubs Leading P&I Clubs, including Gard , Skuld , NorthStandard , Wes
  • CMA CGM suspends all bookings for key Middle East ports
    Following the ongoing developments in the Middle East, CMA CGM has announced an immediate suspension of all bookings for several countries in the region. Effective until further notice, the suspension applies to both Ports of Loading (POL) and Ports of Discharge (POD). The carrier stated that this decision is a precautionary measure intended to ensure the safety of its crew, vessels, and custome
  • Matson to introduce enhanced intermodal cargo security program
    In response to rising theft across the intermodal industry, Matson, Inc. has announced a new cargo security program in partnership with BNSF Railway and War-Lok . Starting in the second quarter of 2026 , this initiative will add two layers of protection to the majority of Matson's international intermodal cargo at no additional cost to customers. Dual-Layer Protection Strategy The program focuses
  • Explainer: How the Hormuz paralysis could redraw global trade
    As US-Iran hostilities grip the Persian Gulf, insurance withdrawals and booking suspensions are doing what no blockade could bringing the world's most critical oil corridor to a standstill
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate increase from North Europe to Latin America
    Hapag-Lloyd has announced an increase in ocean tariff rates for shipments moving from North Europe to the West Coast of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Central America. The new rates will apply to all sailings starting on April 1, 2026. New Tariff Levels The increase applies uniformly across all standard container types: 20' Container (All Types): EUR 300 increase 40' Container (All Types):
  • Explainer: How Iran strikes detonate a shipping crisis
    Operation Epic Fury and the confirmed killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei have shattered a fragile maritime truce. Major carriers are fleeing Suez again and this time, the Strait of Hormuz is also under threat
  • CentrePort reports first-half profit
    CentrePort has recorded an unaudited underlying profit of NZD 8.7 million for the first half of the 2026 financial year, placing the port broadly on track to meet its full-year forecast. The result is NZD 0.5 million ahead of the prior corresponding period, with net revenue also marginally above budget, supported by increased volumes across containers, logs and bulk fuel. The half-year result is
  • Kuehne+Nagel reports CHF 925 million earnings for 2025
    Kuehne+Nagel Group generated net turnover of CHF 24.5 billion in 2025. Recurring EBIT reached CHF 1.4 billion. Earnings amounted to CHF 925 million, down 25% from the previous year. The group maintained its global number one position in sea and air freight volumes. Free cash flow surged 48% to CHF 917 million. The company implemented a cost reduction program targeting over CHF 200 million in savi
  • Middle East Conflict: Carrier Updates
    Container News provides ongoing updates on container shipping carriers' responses to the escalating conflict in the Middle East
  • CMA CGM halts dangerous goods bookings for Middle East
    CMA CGM has decided to stop all Dangerous Goods (DG) and Hazardous bookings with immediate effect until further notice. This decision applies to both imports and exports for the following countries: Middle East: Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Red Sea / Levant: Jordan, Yemen, Egypt ( Port of Ain Sokhna only), Djibouti, Sudan, and Eritrea. Rationale and
  • Maersk issues emergency Middle East operational update
    Maersk is implementing immediate service suspensions across the Middle East in response to the rapidly evolving regional situation. These measures are designed to prioritize personnel safety and cargo integrity while maintaining network stability under volatile conditions. Ocean freight: Immediate suspensions Maersk has moved to significantly restrict cargo acceptance and new bookings across key
  • Chokepoints under stress
    The Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have turned into active flashpoints in the escalating Middle East war, choking global energy flows and trade routes after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and targeted key Iranian sites starting February 28, 2026

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Splash web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • United European Car Carriers lifts newbuild tally to four
    Oslo-based United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its fleet with an order for two more eco-friendly car carriers in China. The shortsea roro operator, jointly owned by Wallenius Lines and Nippon Yusen Kaisha, has signed for a pair of 3,000 ceu vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing. The latest contract takes UECC's orderbook ...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen seals $190m contract renewal
    Oslo-listed roro and logistics group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has renewed a shipping contract with a global automotive distributor, locking in an estimated net freight value of about $190m. The deal runs for two years firm and includes a one-year mutual extension option. It also features a fixed surcharge covering multi-fuel use, reflecting the company's growing focus ...
  • 3,200 ships caught up in Hormuz paralysis
    VLCC freight surged to extraordinary theoretical levels on Monday as the war between Iran and the US-Israel coalition roiled shipping in the Persian Gulf, with some 3,200 vessels stuck in the region. The benchmark TD3C from the Middle East to China was quoted at $423,700 a day, up $205,600 from the day before. Brokers cautioned ...
  • Norwegian tech group advances resilient positioning solutions
    Kongsberg Discovery has developed a north-seeking micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) inertial measurement unit, which it describes as a major advance in positioning and navigation technology. The solid-state device delivers tactical-grade performance in a small, lightweight, low-power and cost-effective package. It operates without GNSS or magnetometer aiding, making it well-suited to subsea,
  • Velesto lands five-year jackup deal with Petronas
    The offshore drilling unit of Malaysia's Velesto Energy has won a contract for one of its jackup rigs from compatriot Petronas Carigali. The Malaysian oil and gas company hired Velesto's 2009-built Naga 2 jackup rig. The drilling activities already started in February and will last for a firm period of five years. The contract is ...
  • TGS hires PSV duo for North Sea seismic campaign
    Norway's Remøy Shipping has won new term contracts with Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS for two of its managed vessels. TGS hired the 2018-built Seacor Ohio and Seacor Yangtze platform supply vessels (PSVs) for work in the North Sea. The contract has a duration of 160 days firm plus options. Both vessels, owned by US ...
  • Zurich buys rival insurer Beazley
    Swiss insurance giant Zurich is buying British rival Beazley for £8.1bn ($10.8bn), having had an earlier £7.7bn bid rebuffed. Beazley, which features a significant marine portfolio, will be delisted from the London Stock Exchange but will remain a UK-based company. Mario Greco, Zurich's chief executive, said: "Leveraging Beazley's established Lloyd's platform, the combined specialty business ...
  • Naftomar tied to suezmax deal as rates break the $300,000 mark in the Persian Gulf
    A suezmax deal concluded last week already looks well-timed amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical backdrop. Two years ago, UAE-based VLKR Ship Management acquired the 156,000 dwt Karvounis (built 2013, Sumitomo), paying $67.5m for the scrubber-fitted Japanese unit and renaming it Sigrun. The vessel has now changed hands again, for roughly $2m less. Clarksons noted in ...
  • When freight fraud becomes a service
    Wolfgang Lehmacher tells readers about a hacking group called Diesel Vortex. A little-known cyber group dubbed Diesel Vortex shows how freight fraud is becoming a repeatable service. Researchers describe a Russian-speaking operation that stole more than 1,600 logins to logistics platforms. The group turned carrier and broker identities, once back-office details, into an attack surface ...
  • Union Maritime bulks up with first newcastlemax newbuilds
    Diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first newcastlemax bulker order, with brokers reporting a provisional deal in China for up to four 215,000 dwt vessels. Newbuilding sources said the Laurent Cadji-led company has signed up at around $76m per ship for two firm units plus two options at Wuhu Shipyard, with ...
  • Asso.subsea lines up another newbuild at China Merchants shipyard
    Greek offshore contractor Asso.subsea has exercised an option at China Merchants Heavy Industry's Shenzhen yard for the construction of a second next-generation trenching support vessel (TSV). The new vessel, to be named Andromeda, will be a sister ship to Avra, which was ordered in September 2025 for delivery at the end of 2027. Delivery of ...
  • Performance Shipping orders suezmax pair in China
    Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner Performance Shipping has signed contracts in China for two suezmaxes, expanding its presence in the crude segment. The Andreas Michalopoulos-led company has selected Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for the construction of the 158,000 dwt vessels, costing $81.5m per unit and delivery scheduled in October 2028 and May 2029. Of the four tankers ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • LNG shipping spot rates post record rise as war fallout mounts
    The war-induced shut-in of Middle East LNG is highly positive for spot shipping rates in the near term. But in...
  • US signals U-turn on naval convoys to restart Hormuz transits
    The US had ruled out naval protection for tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to industry officials...
  • British accountant who procured ships for Russia taken off UK sanctions list
    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked its sanctions against a British accountant who procured ships for Russia's...
  • Around 200 compliant tankers stranded as Strait of Hormuz closure freezes Gulf traffic
    Among shipowners, South Korea's Sinokor appears most exposed with six VLCCs in the region while in the suezmax segment Greek...
  • US, UK and Israeli ships charged three times more than others for Middle East war cover
    Underwriters confirm up to fivefold jump in pricing for all vessels, but US, UK and Israeli ships could be Tehran's...
  • Greece's Onex joins with Hanwha with aim of boosting American shipbuilding revival
    Co-operation agreement signed in Washington brings together Greek and South Korean specialists for critical energy infrastructure as well as developing...
  • Asian bunker prices rise as shipping braces for tighter supplies with Iran conflict
    Fujairah prices diverge, in contrast to Asia's response to the turmoil. Supply disruptions are pushing traders to snap cargoes on...
  • Hormuz crisis ignites Chinese shipping stocks and futures
    Investors seem to be pricing disruption first and asking about duration later
  • Middle East ports operational update: Tuesday March 3
    As of March 3, there has been no internationally recognised legal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iranian radio...
  • Performance Shipping inks two suezmax orders at SWS for $163m
    Greece-based owner has confidence in long-term future of suezmax segment
  • Hengli hiring spree triggers Nantong call for intervention as labour tensions rise
    Hengli's rapid expansion and hefty orderbook, amid China's shipbuilding upcycle, are intensifying the scramble for skilled labour
  • Middle East war is 'black swan' for liner networks, 'catastrophic' for ports
    The container trade affected by the Middle East war pales in comparison to the oil and gas trades. Nevertheless, speakers...
  • The Daily View: Timing is everything
  • Gas loadings continue in Iran despite Hormuz halt
    Vessels continued loading oil and gas in Iran on Monday as war in the Middle East raged on, although traffic...
  • Daily Briefing
    Strait of Hormuz transits collapse as shipping's risk appetite is tested | Shipowners weigh up risk of dark Hormuz transits...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • TPM26: Buffer capacity being taken out of Gemini network: Hapag-Lloyd CEO
    With on-time performance close to the 90% target, Hapag-Lloyd has begun to remove the additional capacity initially built into the network to ensure 90% reliability, Rolf Habben Jansen told the TPM26 conference.
  • TPM26: Flexport CEO sees AI's impact on logistics accelerating
    Ryan Petersen said his company went into "code red" last year in transitioning to AI, with the technology's first benefits seen in customs compliance and auditing.
  • TPM26: Global trade 'still strong' despite uncertainties: Hellmann CEO
    Amid trade tensions and other geopolitical challenges, ocean freight volumes should remain elevated, according to Jens Drewes.
  • Air freight backlog set to gridlock Asia airports amid Middle East conflict: K+N CEO
    Stefan Paul said almost 20% of global air freight capacity from the belly hold of passenger aircraft and via freighter aircraft charters has been cut from the market because Middle East airports are closed or flights have been otherwise canceled.
  • Carriers pause India-Middle East cargo bookings amid Persian Gulf port chaos
    While reefer trade is at the center of carrier booking suspensions because of its time-sensitive nature, many mainline carriers have put a stop to all Middle East shipments until further notice.
  • TPM26: Shipping waits for Houthi reaction to US/Israeli attacks on Iran
    An expert on Yemen told TPM26 the leadership of the Tehran-backed militant group appears to be split on how best to respond to the attacks on Iran that began over the weekend.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Trump seeks to reopen Hormuz trade by offering insurance to shipping at 'very reasonable price'
    President says US Navy escorts may be brought in to guide trade through the embattled strait
  • All crew members rescued after laden, sanctioned LNG shadow ship hit by fire
    Seafarers found in a lifeboat but condition of vessel unknown as yet
  • VLCC stocks pare early losses as fear of a global energy crisis leaves Wall Street spooked
    Tanker listings rose from grim opening numbers but still well down on the day, a rarity after rampant gains
  • All crew rescued after laden, sanctioned LNG shadow ship hit by fire
    Seafarers found in a lifeboat but condition of vessel unknown as yet
  • Laden, sanctioned LNG shadow ship hit by fire while transiting Mediterranean
    Details finally emerging of 'off-radar' casualty
  • Hormuz closure a nightmare scenario for fertiliser markets
    Hormuz is a chokepoint for critical supplies of seaborne fertilisers
  • DNV engineer Hamid Amini dies in US-Israeli strikes on Iran
    Industry associates hailing 'brilliant' and 'generous' colleague
  • VLCC stocks hammered as fear of a global energy crisis leaves Wall Street spooked
    Tanker listings rose from grim opening numbers but still well down on the day, a rarity after rampant gains
  • Dramatic video: Greek seafarer captures missile and drone assault on Middle East port
    Greek crew from nearby ship fear for the lives as huge explosions go off near their vessel
  • VLCC spot fixture drought broken as Sinokor wins Petrobras deal at stellar rate
    Tanker sources say DHT-owned vessel will earn $258,000 per day on a round-voyage basis.
  • Torstein Hagen's Viking spends over $2bn on new cruise ships
    US-based company is back at Fincantieri for two more expedition vessels
  • Dynacom tanker punches through Strait of Hormuz - into the Gulf
    Suezmax takes potentially perilous journey as much of the rest of shipping stays away
  • DNV's Hamid Amini 'missing' feared dead in US-Israeli strikes on Iran
    Industry associates hailing 'brilliant' and 'generous' colleague
  • US owner Mainstay Maritime sells Canadian bulker fleet to Algoma
    Rebranded Rand Logistics offloads three companies and six ships to northern rival
  • Frontline chief compares Sinokor tanker spree to Nobu Su's bulker play 20 years ago
    Norwegian executive says tight markets drove success in both cases
  • Tanker rates climb to blockbuster levels amid a litany of failed fixtures
    'There is very little activity,' Clarksons Securities warns as rates race ahead on paper
  • United European Car Carriers doubles orderbook with dual-fuel, battery-powered ships
    Oslo owner and operator expects all four newbuildings delivered in 2028
  • 'Hot and robust' VLCC markets pump DHT stock valuation
    Analyst lifts target price of tanker owner to $18.20
  • Angelicoussis locks in $100m five-year VLCC charter
    Reported fixture of 2016 tanker was the first of such duration in the current spike
  • Greek owner adds next-generation trenching vessel newbuilding in China
    Asso Subsea orders second in series of hybrid ships at China Merchants yard
  • Danish Ship Finance hires ex-Pareto shipping boss
    Christian Moxon joins from Norwegian family office Glastad
  • Sinokor spending spree hands London Club largest fleet boost in 'many, many years'
    Senior executive says the International Group member had an increase in tonnage across shipping sectors
  • Strait of Hormuz closure: Tanker owners balance 'astronomical' rate promise with long-term pain fears
    Hormuz closure positive in the short-term, but long-term lock-in may pose difficulties for freight market
  • QatarEnergy halts production of more export products as region comes under fire
    Qatar says Iran's targets are not just military but all of its territory
  • Pacific Basin Shipping weighs impact of Middle East war on dry bulk
    Tonne-mile demand could receive a boost, the Hong Kong-listed owner-operator said
  • Tanker stocks sucked into global market slump as Iran risks spooks investors
    Frontline, Hunter and Okeanis all report a drop in Oslo
  • Drone hits Fujairah oil storage terminal as Iran targets regional energy hubs
    Smoke rises from a tank in footage that purports to show incident
  • 'Violent spike' possible for gas carriers amid Middle East disruption, says Harry Vafias
    StealthGas boss believes his company is well positioned to take advantage of the chaotic situation
  • Harper Petersen Albis hires tanker broker from Braemar
    August Ostenfeldt and Finn Ebele join tanker chartering team
  • Shipowners demanding six-figure LNG carrier rates in overnight 'structural shift' for market
    Charterers holding out against 'astronomically high' sentiment as fallout from Middle East crisis unfolds
  • Fearnleys hikes bulker stock target prices amid rising vessel values
    Analyst Fredrik Dybwad maintains 'buy' rating for the sector
  • Ocean Yield gets cheaper financing as it prices new $130m bond
    Leasing player will buy back bonds with a higher credit margin
  • Navigator banks $134m loan for ethylene carrier newbuildings
    US-listed owner says ABN Amro, Credit Agricole and Nordea financing Chinese vessels
  • Aliki Paliou doubles suezmax tanker footprint with newbuilding orders in China
    US-listed Performance Shipping places its first newbuildings in nearly two years
  • Tankers will be fixed 'regardless of cost' as theoretical VLCC rates break records
    Few if any fixtures confirmed since Middle East war broke out
  • Asian oil buyers look beyond Middle East crude as Hormuz risk rises
    China and India could turn to increased Russian imports, while other Asian nations may face stiffer competition on the global market
  • Strait of Hormuz closure traps 3,200 ships inside the Middle East Gulf
    More than 100 crude tankers are among the vessels not going anywhere for now
  • VLCC insiders take profits after tanker stock rally
    Frontline chairman Ola Lorentzon and Hunter CFO Lars Brynildsrud make transactions
  • BW LPG: VLGC rates spike on Middle East war as cargo buyers pivot to US
    Shipowner has three vessels in the region but has suffered minimal financial impact so far
  • Strait of Hormuz shut. Iran will 'set fire to anyone who tries to pass through'
    Authorities promise fire and fury on any ship that attempts to transit the strait
  • Shipowners face extra premiums with expansion of war risk zones
    London insurance market agrees that additional premiums are required across wider area of the Middle East
  • Asian crude buyers eye alternatives to oil from the Middle East Gulf
    While China and India could import oil more from Russia, other Asian nations will face greater global competition
  • Iran officially declares the Strait of Hormuz as closed
    Authorities promise fire and fury on any ship that tries to pass through the Staits of Hormuz
  • Middle East shock may be brief, China seen gaining from cheaper Iranian oil: China shipping veteran
    Shipping veteran sees disruption fading fast, but with China potentially securing more discounted Iranian crude
  • NextDecade sees Middle East conflict creating major short-term ramifications for LNG market
    US liquefaction company sets sights on growing out 60 mtpa of capacity as it prepares for first volumes in 2027

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FreightWaves web site
MARCH 3, 2026
  • Straightship, Dragonfly partner on turnkey U.S.-to-Canada e-commerce service
    Straightship and Dragonfly recently announced a strategic partnership that aims to simplify northbound e-commerce by offering U.S. retailers a single integration point into the Canadian market. The collaboration pairs Straightship's cross-border logistics expertise with Dragonfly's last-mile network, which covers 96% of Canadian residential addresses. "Canada is a uniquely complex delivery landsc
  • Kuehne+Nagel to layoff 2,000 workers amid weak demand, AI push
    A turbulent geopolitical environment headlined by proliferation of global tariff regimes and weak shipping demand took a toll on Kuehne +Nagel in the fourth quarter, as core operating income fell 20% year over year to $432.4 million. The Switzerland-based logistics behemoth's net revenue grew a modest 3% to $2.9 billion. Full-2025 net revenue was $11.4 billion, up only 2% from the prior year, acc
  • DOT warns motor carriers on RTD noncompliance
    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation is putting motor carriers and Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) on notice that the SAP role as "gatekeeper" for returning drivers to the road following a safety violation is having serious procedural lapses. In a notice published on Tuesday, DOT revealed a trend of "fast-tracked" evaluations and improper remote assessments, along with pressure
  • Diesel futures and retail prices power higher, outstripping gains in crude
    The budding Middle East war is sending diesel prices soaring in the futures market, with the usual lagging retail market already posting significant gains. The Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average weekly retail diesel price, used as the basis for most fuel surcharges, rose 8.8 cents/gallon to $3.897/g, effective Monday, published Tuesday. It is the highest price since Ju
  • How to Turn Fleet Data Noise Into Signal
    The modern commercial vehicle is one of the most prolific data generators in the transportation industry. Between ELDs, cameras, trailer sensors, reefer monitors, engine diagnostics, and OEM telematics platforms, a single truck can produce tens of thousands of data points every day. Multiply that across a fleet of hundreds or thousands of vehicles, and the result is an unmanageable quantity of no
  • Saia's tonnage declines moderate in February
    Facing tough comparisons to a year ago, less-than-truckload carrier Saia's tonnage declines moderated in February as daily shipment counts turned positive. The Johns Creek, Georgia-based company reported Tuesday that tonnage was down 2.7% year over year in February, an improvement from January's 7% decline. The February result was driven by a 0.3% increase in daily shipments, which was more than
  • As shipping contract talks begin, Suez Canal traffic "flowing normally," absent major lines
    Even as major shipping lines withdraw some services and the Iran war widens across the Middle East, the Suez Canal Authority said vessel traffic was humming along through the Middle East trade route. "Traffic through the Canal is flowing normally in both directions," said Osama Rabie, chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), in a statement Tuesday. Rabie's comments come as shippers and carrier
  • Laredo secures $58M rail grant to speed up Texas border freight
    The Texas Transportation Commission has awarded $160.4 million from a new state rail fund - with Laredo landing the largest share at $58.51 million for a major transportation corridor project. The funding marks the inaugural round of the Texas Off-System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, a $250 million initiative created by Senate Bill 1555 to address rail crossings not located on the sta
  • LMI: Freight market recovery in 'full-swing'
    A monthly report compiling sentiment among supply chain managers said February provided more evidence "that the long-awaited freight market comeback is in full-swing." The Logistics Managers' Index-a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction-returned a reading of 41 for transportation capacity in February. That was 6 percentage points l
  • VIDEO: Iran attacks refineries; CMA CGM shuts down all cargo bookings to Middle East
    CMA CGM on Tuesday became the latest global container line to suspend all cargo bookings to the Middle East as Iranian attacks brought shipping to a halt in the Persian Gulf. Reports said a half-dozen oil and gas tankers have been damaged in the region. The Athena Nova, a Honduran-flagged bitumen tanker operated out of the United Arab Emirates, was hit by two drones as it attempted to cross the s
  • Thoma Bravo to acquire WWEX Group, combine with Auctane
    Private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced Tuesday that is has entered into an agreement to acquire 3PL WWEX Group. Following the acquisition, Thoma Bravo will combine WWEX Group with a current portfolio company, Auctane . The deal will merge WWEX Group's $5 billion freight brokerage platform with a leader in intelligent shipping software, significantly expanding WWEX Group's AI-enabled capabiliti
  • Alabama family-owned carrier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
    Lila Kate Trucking LLC, a Roanoke, Alabama-based carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday. The company is seeking to reorganize under Subchapter V of Chapter 11, a provision designed to streamline restructuring for small businesses. The filing was made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama, according to court records. Assets and liabilities In its vo
  • Pilot had weaker performance in '25: Berkshire letter
    Berkshire Hathaway said a lot more than usual about Pilot Travel Centers in its latest quarterly earnings report. Pilot became a fully-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway early in 2024 after it acquired the last 20% of the business it had not already bought from the Haslam family that founded and controlled the nation's largest network of travel centers. Data and commentary on Pilot's financia
  • Florida's Fields Are Hurting - What That Means for Reefer Freight Right Now
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Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform
Rome
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.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
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.
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PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping
Munich
Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China
Taipei
Investments totaling $358.9 million
Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels
Paris
For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf
Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo
Palermo
Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space
Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola
Milan
It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project
Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.
Ancona
Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed
Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.
Rome
The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.
The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.
Livorno
Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond
Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority
Genoa
Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.
Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.
Noise
Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced
From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
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