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Exim India web site
MAY 4, 2026
  • Energy In Motion begins commercial operations at India's largest battery swapping and charging station for heavy vehicles
  • SCI team welcomes MT Desh Garima following daring mission
  • Railways' Chennai Division scales new heights in freight revenue
  • India to command 7 pc of global GDP by 2050: McKinsey
  • India sets course for 'Atmanirbhar Shipping', plans 62 vessels in 2026-27 with Rs 51,383 crore investment: Sonowal
  • India targeting USD 2 trillion exports by 2030-31: Goyal
  • Chartering license fees waived for a period of two months
  • Basmati exporters urge lines to curb unreasonable freight hikes
  • US and allies back Panama as China retaliates over Canal port dispute
  • Commerce Ministry aligns RoDTEP rates with new Customs tariff
  • Hormuz shipping traffic plummets by 90 pc amid West Asia war
  • A Comparative Analysis of Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 2025 vis-à-vis COGSA 1925 Act
  • DPA and ICCT India ink strategic MoU for green port transition
  • Kamarajar Port achieves new record in container handling
  • Uncertainty keeps tonnage supply tight: Analysis
  • India-UAE bilateral trade surpasses $100 bn goal
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (1 May 2026)
  • Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal achieves highest monthly throughput in April

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International Transport Journal web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • Error recognized, transports banned
  • Cargolux reports profit in 2025
  • Port of Houston receives 48 million USD
  • Harbor Logistics appoints Auslund as CEO
  • Coalition protests against rail merger in the USA
  • Truck tonnage in the USA rises in March
  • Strebel hands over Schneider leadership to Peigné
  • Mecalux in the "Gartner Magic Quadrant" for the fifth time
  • CPK commissions Budoprojekt for second cargo area
  • Ports in Asia advancing e-fuel strategies
  • Teledyne integrates ChartWorld into Raymarine Commercial
  • HyperLeap presents logistics robots at US market entry
  • Cinquina expands electric fleet
  • Catastrophic air freight March in the Gulf
  • WIESE and SAF develop forestry vehicle concept
  • Liebherr Aerospace delivers nose landing gear for A350F
  • WFS and Kuehne+Nagel expand partnership in Frankfurt
  • Saudia Cargo lowers shipping costs for pharmaceuticals
  • Chapman Freeborn OBC enhances sustainability and service
  • Contship Group achieves revenue growth in 2025

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The Loadstar web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • UP and NS refile their mega-merger bid - the opposition has never been louder
  • After 'volatile' Q1, investors pump DHL CEO on impact of jet fuel crisis
  • Taiwan carriers call for government help to free trapped box ships
  • Da Nang port development is Vietnam's third act
  • ONE sees profits plunge 92% - and predicts another tough year
  • ANA-NCA now selling one network as integration advances
  • US SMEs forced to 'multi-source' to avoid tariff backlash

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Marine Log web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • Windward AI appoints Ron Kraitsman as CFO
    Windward AI, whose insights into the Strait of Hormuz situation have been pretty much required reading in recent weeks. has named Ron Kraitsman its chief financial officer (CFO). Kraitsman joins Windward as
  • Port Houston gets $48M grant for Bayport Terminal expansion
    Port Houston has been awarded a $48 million federal grant to support the construction of a new container yard and the installation of a new exit gate at the Bayport Container Terminal.
  • Halifax Shipyard launches first Canadian Coast Guard AOPS
    Irving Shipbuilding's Halifax Shipyard this week launched the Canadian Coast Guard's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the future CCGS Donjek. The launch of the first AOPS for the Canadian Coast
  • ABS acquires RMC Global to strengthen cyber, risk and resilience capabilities
    ABS reports that, through its affiliate ABS Consulting, it has acquired RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity, risk management and resiliency solutions. According to ABS, the acquisition strengthens ABS
  • Metal Shark delivers high-performance RBS III demonstrator
    Jeanerette, La.-headquartered Metal Shark Boats has delivered its Response Boat Small (RBS) III demonstrator to the U.S. Coast Guard, completing development and delivery within months of contract award. Metal Shark, which is

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Container News web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • Port Houston secures grant for Bayport Container Terminal expansion
    Port Houston has been awarded US$ 48 million in federal funding through the US Maritime Administration's Port Infrastructure Development Program to support the construction of a new container yard and the installation of a new exit gate at the Bayport Container Terminal. The grant will be matched by approximately US$ 56 million in port funds, bringing the total investment to around US$ 104 millio
  • Neptune Pacific updates BAF levels across Pacific trades and U.S. West Coast
    Neptune Pacific Direct Line has announced updated Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) levels for its Pacific services and U.S. West Coast trade. Pacific trades: mid-May update For Neptune-operated services, new BAF levels will apply from 16 to 30 May 2026 across Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific routes. Australia South Pacific Islands: USD 669/TEU New Zealand South Pacific Islands: USD 476/TEU
  • Bunker prices rise on Middle East tensions
    During the week, the global bunker market resumed a clear upward trajectory, driven by persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the absence of any visible de-escalation signals. Market sentiment remained firmly supported by supply-side concerns and elevated risk premiums. By the end of the week, the 380 HSFO index increased by US$ 26.54, rising from US$ 737.03/MT to US$ 763.57/MT.
  • Maersk removes Gwangyang from Asia-West Coast Latin America AC3 service
    A.P. Moller - Maersk will adjust its Asia-West Coast Latin America (AC3) service by removing a South Korean port from its rotation. The carrier will permanently drop Gwangyang from the service, starting with voyage 619E from Asia, scheduled for 19 May 2026. The change will also apply on the return leg from Latin America, beginning with voyage 624W, departing Balboa on 9 June 2026. Maersk did not
  • Sea-Intelligence: New Baseline for Delay Absorption
    In the latest issue of the Sunday Spotlight , Sea-Intelligence analysed the continuing impact of vessel delays on the operational availability of global container capacity. Based on the March 2026 Global Liner Performance data, it is evident that despite carrier efforts to improve schedule reliability, the market has not experienced a reversal to pre-pandemic levels. Instead, global schedule reli
  • Maersk raises intermodal fuel fees in Australia and New Zealand amid energy cost surge
    A.P. Moller - Maersk has increased its intermodal fuel fees in Australia and New Zealand as rising global energy prices continue to impact inland transport costs. The updated Intermodal Fuel Fee (EFS/IFS) will apply from 1 May 2026 and will be reviewed monthly. New surcharge levels New Zealand : +27% Australia : Victoria: +18% New South Wales: +18% Queensland: +18% South Australia: +18% Western A
  • OOCL orders 12 LNG dual-fuel container ships to advance green fleet strategy
    OOCL has ordered twelve 13,600 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, marking a major step in its transition toward lower-carbon shipping. The company signed shipbuilding contracts with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding on 29 April 2026. The order was formally announced during a ceremony in Shanghai. First LNG-powered vessels for OOCL The new ships will feature dual-fuel engines capable of running on li
  • What happens if the blockade holds?
    Three months into the Hormuz closure, Washington is preparing for a blockade measured in months. For global shipping, the consequences are no longer theoretical they are strutural
  • DHL grows earnings in Q1 2026 despite geopolitical disruptions
    DHL Group reported higher earnings for the first quarter of 2026, as it maintained operations despite geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. Profit rises as efficiency improves DHL increased operating profit (EBIT) by 8.3% year-on-year to EUR 1.5 billion . The EBIT margin improved to 7.3% , up from 6.6% a year earlier. Revenue reached EUR 20.4 billion , slightly below last year due t
  • Iran says US blockade will fail as Trump weighs new military options
    Iran warned that the US naval blockade is "doomed to fail," as tensions escalate and Washington considers new military action, according to Al Arabiya English . President Masoud Pezeshkian said the blockade violates international law and threatens stability in the Gulf. Oil prices surge The standoff has shaken global energy markets. Brent crude jumped more than 7% to over $126 per barrel, reachin
  • MSC adds Itajaí call to Gulf-South America East Coast service
    MSC will update its Gulf to South America East Coast (SAEC) String 1 service by adding a new port call in Brazil. Starting with the MAERSK CHAMBAL voyage 618A/623R, the service will include Itajai between Paranagua and Santos . The addition strengthens MSC's coverage in southern Brazil and creates an additional gateway for cargo flows into the region. The carrier said the change aims to improve n
  • DH Shipbuilding posts 26.8% margin in Q1, maintains strong profitability trend
    DH Shipbuilding reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, achieving one of the highest profitability levels in the shipbuilding sector. The company recorded revenue of KRW 308.3 billion and operating profit of KRW 82.6 billion. This translates into an operating margin of 26.8%, continuing its high-profit performance from recent quarters. The result marks the sixth consecutive quarter with m
  • ONE posts $338 million full-year profit for FY2025 as Middle East costs bite
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) closed FY2025 with a full-year net profit of $338 million on revenue of $16.62 billion. Both figures fell sharply from FY2024, when ONE posted a profit of $4.24 billion on revenue of $19.23 billion. Revenue dropped 14% year-on-year. Profit fell 92%. Softer freight rates drove the decline, as a weaker supply-demand balance pushed prices lower across major trades. Operat
  • Konecranes posts steady Q1 performance despite lower sales
    Konecranes reported a solid start to 2026, supported by stable order intake and improved profitability, despite a decline in sales. Order intake rose slightly to €1.07 billion. The order book increased 7.9% to €3.18 billion, reaching its highest level since 2023. Net sales fell 7.7% to €907.9 million. The company said this reflects seasonal factors, delivery timing and disruptions linked to the M
  • Explainer: How the UAE chose trade power over OPEC
    Abu Dhabi's decision to quit the oil producers' bloc is not an energy market move but a formal declaration of a strategic identity two decades in the making. UAE to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1
  • AD Ports Group explores Azerbaijan logistics partnership with AZCON Holding
    AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AZCON Holding to explore joint development of transport and logistics infrastructure in Azerbaijan. The agreement sets a framework for cooperation across ports, shipping, logistics, and digital trade solutions. Both sides will assess investment opportunities and work on integrated infrastructure projects, including maritime and di
  • Rohlig SUUS opens new logistics hub in Szczecin to boost regional connectivity
    Rohlig SUUS Logistics has opened a new logistics center in Szczecin, strengthening its operations in Poland and improving links with Scandinavia and Western Europe. The new facility combines warehouse and cross-dock terminal functions. It replaces two previous locations, allowing the company to improve efficiency and streamline operations. The site covers around 15,500 square metres. It includes

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Splash web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • Mission to Seafarers appoints Guy Platten as chairman
    The Mission to Seafarers, a welfare charity serving merchant crews around the world, has appointed Guy Platten as its new chairman. Platten, a chartered master mariner, brings more than four decades of senior leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as secretary general and CEO of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). He takes ...
  • North Star grows fleet to 14 vessels with latest SOV quartet buy
    After Norwind Offshore announced it had closed the acquisition of six CSOVs from Edda Wind, UK offshore vessel owner North Star revealed it had completed the acquisition of four service operation vessels (SOVs) from the same company. The transaction takes North Star's offshore wind fleet to 14 vessels, establishing it as the world's largest offshore ...
  • PSA International boosts China footprint with Xiamen terminal investment
    Singapore's PSA International has secured an investment in Xiamen Container Terminal Group, which comprises eight container terminals with an annual designed capacity of approximately 20m teu. As part of the transaction, PSA will further increase its investment in the Xiamen Port Intermodal Logistics Hub, enhancing the integration of Fujian's port, supply chain, and intermodal capabilities. ...
  • ABS expands cyber risk push with RMC Global acquisition
    ABS has expanded its industrial cybersecurity and risk management capabilities through the acquisition of RMC Global by affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. The deal brings together ABS Consulting's global reach and technical resources with RMC's expertise in industrial cybersecurity, resilience and critical infrastructure protection, as clients face mounting operational and regulatory pressures. "Clie
  • Building a new kind of shipmanager in a changing world
    Julian Panter, CEO of Noatum CSM, explores whether today's shipmanagement models, including tech-led solutions and fast-scaling joint ventures, are truly equipped to deliver consistency across increasingly complex operating environments, and how they will define the next phase of shipmanagement in the Middle East. Shipping in the Gulf is once again drawing renewed attention, highlighting the ...
  • Orca AI and Samsung Heavy team up to speed autonomous shipping push
    Orca AI has entered a strategic partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous vessel technology across both newbuilds and existing fleets. Under the agreement, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) will integrate Orca AI's situational awareness platform into vessels equipped with its Samsung Autonomous Ship (SAS) system, while Orca AI will incorporate ...
  • Sweden confiscates bulk carrier accused of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain
    Swedish authorities have formally confiscated the bulk carrier Caffa following a request for legal assistance from a foreign state, deepening an international investigation into a vessel suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain and operating under a false flag. The Caffa, a 96m long bulk carrier, was detained by armed Swedish Coast Guard officers near the ...
  • FMC issues record $45.6m reparations ruling against OOCL
    A US administrative law judge has ordered Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) to pay a record $45.6m in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of collapsed retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, in a ruling that could reshape how ocean carriers honour service contracts during periods of extreme market disruption. Chief administrative law judge Erin Wirth issued ...
  • Geneva Dry's digital workshop cuts through the hype to find what actually works
    Amid a sea of buzzwords, bold promises and AI evangelism, a refreshingly candid panel at this week's Geneva Dry conference attempted to answer the question that shipping's technology buyers most want answered: what is actually delivering results, and what is falling short? The Digital Dry Hard Talk workshop, moderated by Neville Smith from Mariner Communications, ...
  • Subsea 7 and OneSubsea bag FEED for $12bn oil project off Canada
    Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA), consisting of Subsea 7 and SLB OneSubsea, has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by Equinor for the Bay du Nord development offshore Canada. The FEED award moves the project from concept definition to detailed engineering, shaping development ahead of the final investment decision. The contract builds on the ...
  • Norwind expands offshore wind fleet in major vessel deal
    Norwind Offshore has doubled its fleet by completing the acquisition of six commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) from Edda Wind. The transaction was completed in partnership with Navigare Capital Partners. The newly added vessels have either recently been delivered from the shipyard within the past year or are in the final stages of delivery, ensuring ...
  • Euroseas in fresh China newbuild move
    Nasdaq-listed Greek owner Euroseas is the latest boxship player to turn to Chinese yards for feeder tonnage, with brokers pointing to a potential order for two 1,800 teu bangkokmax newbuilds. Market talk suggests the Aristides Pittas-led company has lined up Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) for the pair, with deliveries pencilled in ...

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Lloyd's List web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • Hormuz crisis at two months: a tale of four shipping markets
    Tanker owners continue to reap the rewards of the Hormuz crisis. Different tanker segments are following different rate patterns as...
  • IMO carbon price talks risk repeating history
    IMO politics on the Net-Zero Framework appear unchanged on the big questions, as debate shifts to how much of its...
  • Lloyd's exposure to Hormuz crisis has potential to be on par with 1990s asbestos crunch
    Potential payout could top 9/11, covid, hurricanes and California wildfires put together
  • Euroseas adds four more newbuilds to feeder orderbook
    Latest quartet includes two optional vessels with high reefer capacity exercised at Huanghai Shipbuilding
  • Vehicle carrier newbuild deliveries boom as first 10,000-plus ceu ship handed over
    A milestone in vessel capacity has been reached with the delivery of the 10,800 ceu Glovis Leader. Even larger vehicle...
  • Cosco announces $2.2bn order for 12 LNG-fuelled boxships
    Cosco Shipping Holding's new order underscores a strategy to navigate disruptions in the global supply chain by actively upgrading its...
  • India unveils $5.4bn national fleet expansion amid rising Hormuz risks
    Facing mounting pressure from the Hormuz crisis, India is fast-tracking a multibillion dollar programme to expand its national fleet with...
  • The Daily View: IMO outlook: Same-same but different
  • Middle East port update: Thursday, April 30
    Vessel movements in Bahrain have resumed. However, operations remain limited due to the current situation. BAPCO operations remain suspended
  • Daily Briefing
    Net-Zero Framework on knife edge at MEPC84 as countries line up for and against carbon pricing | US targets banks...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • OOCL ordered to pay $45 million for Bed Bath and Beyond's bumped cargo
    An FMC judge ruled the carrier committed several violations of US shipping law, including unreasonable practices, failure to meet service commitments, and refusal to deal with the now-bankrupt retailer between 2020-2022.
  • US LTL pricing rising ahead of industrial demand: XPO
    XPO and other LTL carriers say contract rates are rising by mid-single digits even though industrial demand remains soft, albeit with some bullish indicators apparent.
  • UP's revised filing for NS merger boosts number of freight conversions
    The STB now has 30 days to decide whether the application is complete; a formal review by the regulator would likely stretch for more than a year and include public hearings.
  • Cosco doubles down on emerging trades as Q1 net profit plunges 49%
    The carrier and ports group said revenue on all major trades, except its domestic network, fell in the first quarter, resulting in a 13% drop in revenue from container shipping.
  • OOCL orders its first LNG-fueled ships with $2 billion deal for 12 vessels
    The Cosco subsidiary said the 13,600-TEU ships have been ordered from Shanghai-based shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
  • ONE expects 11% decline in FY26 net profit due to war in Middle East
    While acknowledging a "volatile geopolitical landscape," the carrier nonetheless says its forecast for the year assumes "operational conditions will stabilize to pre-conflict levels by summer."
  • Fuel charges complicate rush to ink new trans-Pacific service contracts
    Mid-size importers are generally satisfied with the base rates contained in their 2026-27 service contracts, but many are at the mercy of ocean carriers as to how emergency fuel surcharges are being handled.

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TradeWinds web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • Zim shareholders overwhelmingly approve $4.2bn takeover by Hapag-Lloyd
    But shareholders reject compensation plan for executives and board members
  • Royal Caribbean shares rise as better-than-expected earnings overshadow outlook cut
    Middle East war and fuel costs lead to reduction in earnings guidance
  • China Merchants Port profit rises as cash flow weakens
    Earnings edge higher as working capital and investment income shift
  • Emerging CO2 trade gets real with first Bimco time charterparty
    New form has been drafted to allow its use for other liquefied gases
  • Tanker market finds delicate balance as oil prices surge to multi-year highs
    Enough cargoes exist for the time being to keep the market profitable, ABG Sundal Collier analyst Petter Haugen says
  • Acquisitions on radar as Raymarine pushes into commercial shipping
    Gregoire Outters tells TradeWinds why the time is right to broaden parent tech group Teledyne's offering
  • Euroseas orders four vessels to lift newbuilding tally past $500m
    Greek boxship owner contracts two 2,800-teu and two 1,800-teu vessels
  • Clarksons pounces on Peruvian broker Serpac in latest Americas push
    Takeover reflects demand from a growing client base on west coast of South America
  • Greece slams 2050 decarbonisation goal as Net-Zero Framework compromise looks unlikely
    Shipping minister warns industry would pass further costs on to consumers, causing 'huge inflation'
  • Knutsen LNG France brings in new president
    Ludovic Gerard heads out to pursue other projects
  • US marshals its supporters for net-zero defiance
    Supporters of US plans are confident they have the numbers to block fund to drive energy transition
  • Genco-Diana M&A battle: Did John Wobensmith's dual role come with a dual purpose?
    This week's Streetwise takes a second look at Genco Shipping's decision to add 'chair' to John Wobensmith's resume last August
  • Andrianopoulos clan sets up new tanker arm to handle raft of incoming carriers
    Following its mighty push into tankers, Cape Shipping sets up new, in-house management arm for them
  • Asset security can 'evaporate overnight' if geopolitical risks ignored, leading banker warns
    Societe Generale's Paul Taylor says old financing models are no longer enough in an uncertain world
  • Reederei Nord signs first newbuilding deal in a decade to break into large bulkers
    The company has already lined up employment contracts for the 211,000-dwt vessels
  • Clarksons' head of panamax bulkers leaves the company
    Richard Haines has worked for the shipbroker since 2017
  • Norway's maritime sector on track to miss emissions targets as more investments needed
    Targeted measures could reduce emissions from sector by 27% by 2035, report says
  • Guy Platten takes on chairman role at Mission to Seafarers
    Charity calls former International Chamber of Shipping boss one of industry's most respected figures
  • Clarksons' head of panamax bulkers has left the company
    Richard Haines has worked for the shipbroker since 2017
  • Norway's maritime sector on track to miss emissions targets as more investments needed
    Targeted measures could reduce emissions from sector by 27% by 2035, report says
  • BASF moves to take first LNG carrier on long-term hire to shift incoming US volumes
    Single requirement comes with multiple chartering options
  • Vroon lines up ship sales as it logs biggest profit since banks moved in
    Restructured Dutch owner says 2026 looking positive
  • Capital Maritime seen extending capesize order play at Hengli Shipbuilding
    Chinese yard giant's large bulker orderbook climbs towards 40 vessels
  • Shipping heavyweight Guy Platten takes on chairman role at Mission to Seafarers
    Charity calls former International Chamber of Shipping boss one of industry's most respected figures
  • Norden closes Athens office after 15 months
    Company said closure is a 'strategic adjustment'
  • Neda Maritime orders two capesizes at Hengli
    Cape orders have been stacking up at the favoured Chinese yard
  • Iran war upheaval prompts Fearnleys container stock re-rating
    Analyst sees strong demand for small and midsize vessels from liners
  • Pelagic Credit readies additional ship buys as it starts with a profit
    Newly Oslo-listed owner says asset values are too high to risk spot market plays
  • Oil surges as blockades set to cause months of disruption
    Cost of Brent barrels hit highest levels for four years amid concerns over renewed air strikes and export cuts
  • US-sanctioned tanker breaks through Strait of Hormuz blockade as transits dwindle
    Double blockade choking off ship traffic as deadlock remains
  • SFL banks $75m at a premium in Oslo bond tap issue
    Tap issue was priced at 103.5% of par
  • Idan Ofer builds stake in Constantine Logothetis-backed green fuel operation
    Sulnox now working with 100 shipping companies to cut emissions
  • Pareto Bank shipping book falls as Middle East conflict tempers tanker business
    Lender sees increased exposure in second quarter
  • Middle East war expected to eat into Ocean Network Express earnings in 2026
    Asian liner giant predicts further decline after net profit plunges 92% in 2025
  • Oldendorff and Cosco pay an extra $12,800 per day for Diana Shipping bulkers
    Stronger dry cargo markets push up rates for capesize and ultramax
  • Pareto Bank shipping book falls Middle East conflict tempers tanker business
    Lender sees increased exposure in second quarter
  • John Fredriksen and Idan Ofer share $100m profit after wind ship fleet sale
    Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding is also in the money as Edda Wind vessels change hands
  • Danske Bank boosts shipping exposure as it targets Norwegian growth
    Lender targets increasing market share in Norway
  • Greek owner Blue Seas makes kamsarmax splash with former Ghandour ship
    Sigalas family firm expands into a new class of bulkers
  • MOL profits halve as container slump and costs bite
    Japanese owner flags further earnings pressure as trade uncertainty and costs mount
  • Middle East war expected to eat into Ocean Network Express's earnings in 2026
    Asian liner giant predicts further decline after net profit fell by 92% during its 2025 financial year
  • Samudera's bunker expenses soar on Middle East conflict
    Container freight rates slipped in the first quarter as trade uncertainty weighed on demand
  • CSSC profit boom underscores China's shipbuilding consolidation path
    Mega-merger and pricing power drive earnings boom as backlog swells
  • Europe surge offsets US slump as tariffs cloud trade outlook for ports operator Hutchison
    HPH Trust flags shifting trade flows and rising cost pressures

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FreightWaves web site
APRIL 30, 2026
  • State of Freight: Freight recession 'over' as demand builds into summer
    The April installment of the State of Freight webinar , hosted by FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller and Head of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland, pointed to a freight market that remains structurally tight-even as seasonal softness and macro uncertainty cloud near-term visibility. From geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East to upcoming enforcement events and summer demand patterns, th
  • First look: Schneider National Q1 results
    Multimodal transportation provider Schneider National beat first-quarter expectations Thursday after the market closed. The company also reiterated its full-year earnings outlook. Schneider ( NYSE: SNDR ) reported adjusted earnings per share of 12 cents, 2 cents above the consensus estimate but 4 cents lower year over year. Consolidated revenue of $1.4 billion was flat y/y and just shy of the $1.
  • DHL Group boosts profit despite lower shipment volumes, revenue
    DHL Group revenues dipped during the first quarter, but operating profit improved 8.3% behind strong performance from the Express and Supply Chain divisions despite disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East and negative currency impacts. DHL Express revenues slumped 1.9% to 6 billion euros, equivalent to $7 billion, but earnings before taxes and interest jumped 20.6% due to aggressive
  • SONAR Sitrep: US industrials, freight unexpected winners in Iran war
    Contrary to consensus expectations, the ongoing conflict in Iran isn't just a geopolitical risk - it is actively widening the U.S. industrial cost advantage. While global competitors in Europe and Asia are grappling with surging gas prices and heavy war-risk premiums, the United States is emerging as a structural winner in heavy manufacturing. The catalyst? The unique mechanics of "associated gas
  • Make it make sense: Low demand, rising rates on the trans-Pacific
    The stalemate in the Iran war has been anything but for ocean container spot rates on the trans-Pacific. While there has been little diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran toward ending the conflict, the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by United States forces has been fueling (pun intended) higher ocean prices during a traditional lull prior to the start of the peak shipping s
  • XPO could soon see sub-80% ORs
    Less-than-truckload carrier XPO is seeing the fruits of ongoing self-help initiatives, which are now intersecting with improving demand. The company said Thursday that it won market share at "above-market" rates during the first quarter. A leaner cost structure helped drive margin outperformance in the period, pushing earnings past analysts' expectations. Share gains in local accounts (SMBs), mor
  • US alcohol distributor shutters major operations, cuts 4,600 jobs
    Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) is planning widespread layoffs and facility closures across the U.S. as part of a sweeping restructuring plan. The closures and layoffs are tied to the sale of RNDC key assets to Reyes Beverage Group, according to WARN filings and company documents. Texas-based RNDC, a major wine and spirits distributor, said the moves could impact thousands of workers na
  • Saia eyes margin turnaround amid improving demand
    After $2 billion in network investments, less-than-truckload carrier Saia is expecting to soon see a payoff as cost and operational enhancements are converging with better demand. The company is also seeing more freight opportunities now that it runs a national network. Saia ( NASDAQ: SAIA ) reported first-quarter earnings per share of $1.86 on Thursday before the market opened. The result was fl
  • STB chairman, industry leaders to headline Future of Rail Symposium
    REGISTER NOW: Secure your seat for the Future of Rail Symposium CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - FreightWaves and TrainsPRO have announced the Future of Rail Symposium: The Decade Ahead , an exclusive one-day summit for rail industry executives, stakeholders, and regulators. The event will take place on July 28, 2026, at The Signal at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. As the North American rail industry reaches a c
  • Kodiak AI and Bosch begin hardware deliveries for autonomous trucks
    Kodiak AI said Thursday that Bosch has begun delivering critical hardware for its autonomous trucks. The move comes just four months after the companies announced their partnership in January. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company is now testing camera samples from Bosch. It has also completed early prototype integrations into its SensorPods. Those are the proprietary modules that house the com
  • First look: XPO cruises past Q1 expectations
    Greenwich, Connecticut-based XPO reported first-quarter results that were well ahead of analysts' expectations on Thursday as its less-than-truckload unit won share at above-market rates. XPO ( NYSE: XPO ) reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.01, 13 cents ahead of the consensus estimate and 28 cents higher year over year. The adjusted EPS result excluded transaction and restructuring costs.
  • CVSA Roadcheck in 12 days, is a $77,000 fine in your future?
    International Roadcheck 2026 is scheduled for May 12 through 14. During those 72 hours, enforcement personnel across North America will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for vehicles, cargo, and drivers. Inspectors primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure that examines the driver's operating
  • Westport advances natural gas trucks with ACT Expo CNG system launch
    Westport announced Thursday that it is bringing its next-generation compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage and delivery system to ACT Expo 2026. The announcement marks the first North American demonstration of the technology, which the company says can match diesel performance while running on widely available CNG. The system will be showcased at the May 4-7 event in Las Vegas on a Volvo VNL 3
  • Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern file revised merger application
    Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Thursday submitted an amended merger application to the Surface Transportation Board, seeking approval for the first all-freight transcontinental railroad they say will drive growth, lower costs for shippers, and strengthen the U.S. supply chain. "After completing the additional work requested by the STB, the facts remain clear: This merger enhances competiti
  • Houston, We Have Liftoff: Bot Auto achieves first humanless commercial run
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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
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz
London/Taipei
Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.
Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk
Gdansk
These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK
New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.
In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships
Washington
On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory
BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages
London/Bagsværd
In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%
Frankfurt am Main
Annual revenues down 8.3%
The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt
Rome
Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company
MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.
Papenburg/Geneva
The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.
Geneva
In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)
AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.
Abu Dhabi
In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers
An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
London/Muscat
Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter
Miami
Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022
Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping
Copenhagen
A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.
ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft
Brussels
Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels
AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected
Cairo
A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.
John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Rome
He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term
A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea
Odessa
One of the nine crew members died
Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.
La Spezia
Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.
Singapore
Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day
Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it
Victoria
The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%
Paris
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.
BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing
Copenhagen/London
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%
Genoa
The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.
After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz
Naples
Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz
Islamabad/Tehran
Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters
Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.
Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Naples
Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company
Rome
DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi
Charlotte/Los Angeles
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.
Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.
Rome
Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.
US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network
Wellesley/New York/Montreal
It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA
Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports
Constance
FEPORT urges it
The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.
Measured
Project for a new bulk terminal
Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
London
Call for an immediate cessation of attacks
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.
Long Beach
The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026
The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.
Bern
From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out
So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago
Paris
AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Istanbul
The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers
Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.
Taipei
At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs
US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman
Tampa
The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.
ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform
Brussels
The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.
US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello
Tampa/New Delhi/London
Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization
Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region
Southampton/Muscat
One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.
Civitavecchia
Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%
A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship
Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route
Copenhagen
Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs
ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy
Brussels
The central role of port facilities confirmed
CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.
London
This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.
Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).
Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.
Ismailia
They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.
The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.
The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster
Luxembourg
However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives
ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports
Brussels
Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances
Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.
Luxembourg
What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints
Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
Sana'a
A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Global trade in goods may start to slow down
Geneva
This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.
Genoa
Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.
The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.
Rome
Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.
US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger
Milan/Dallas/Austin
Artificial intelligence plays a leading role
Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels
UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz
Rotterdam/Aracruz
The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame
Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.
Rome
Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art
WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels
Edinburgh
According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market
French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America
Nantes
The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment
EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force
Brussels
The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023
The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.
Geneva/Rome
All crew members were unharmed.
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%
Bremen
Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)
MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)
Odessa
It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.
The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.
London
Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded
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
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
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
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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.
Istanbul
It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne
Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.
Paris
The establishment of a joint venture is planned
Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention
Brussels/London
It has been published by ECSA and ICS
The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.
Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement
Athens
It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions
Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute
London
The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.
The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.
Bologna/Bentivoglio
An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport
Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.
Milan/Trieste
Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology
In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment
Rome
Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.
RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment
Genoa
Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability
Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)
Piraeus
Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only
The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.
Genoa
Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president
Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.
Rome
Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels
Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos
Marseille
The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders
Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard
San Vendemiano
One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division
Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.
Rome
He led the port authority for over eight years
ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.
Singapore
In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona
The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.
Suape
It will become operational in the second half of this year
Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
Singapore/Hong Kong
Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel
Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers
Milan
Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents
The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.
Savona
The certificate must be renewed every five years.
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.
Hamburg/Monfalcone
With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%
Palermo
Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.
The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.
Barcelona
Set a series of conditions
Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."
VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel
Trieste
It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift
Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.
Miami
Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers
Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector
London
Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)
Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform
Rome
At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.
Venice
The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee
The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators
Genoa
The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%
London
More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads
Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association
Istanbul
Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president
At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.
Genoa
The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater
In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +2.5% is expected in May
Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027
Nanjing
Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery
On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector
Rome
Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta
Bucharest
The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.
HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.
Athens
It was released from the Korean Naval Register
Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships
Athens
They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.
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 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.
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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PRESS REVIEW
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense
Trieste
Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored
Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector
Procida
Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis
Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival
Genoa
Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory
Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies
Athens
Option for four additional units
Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company
Geneva
Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy
Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH
Genoa
A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot
Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement
Athens
The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels
AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura
Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi
The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.
Livorno
Unanimous approval from the Management Committee
Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM
Haifa
He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.
Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.
Genoa
The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028
The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.
The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028
Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.
Ancona
Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization
Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated
Livorno
Investment exceeding 23 million euros
The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.
Civitavecchia
New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist
Verona
Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock
Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry
Naples
Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship
Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.
Civitavecchia
The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines
In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.
Oslo
Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.
Olbia
Green light from the Management Committee
The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.
Saint Anthony
The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.
In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)
Genoa
Net profit up 30%
The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.
Marina di Carrara
Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.
Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.
Venice
This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice
Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist
Tallinn
Contract worth 49.93 million euros
In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)
Madrid
Cruise passengers down by -18.4%
Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April
Valencia
In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again
Athens
Net profit down 24.0%
International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting
Cagliari
Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco
The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance
BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.
Milan/Naples
Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"
ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain
Al Muharraq/Alang
First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation
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