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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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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
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.
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
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%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
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
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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.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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
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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)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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