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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
    Houston, known for NASA and putting a man on the moon, has completed another milestone, this time without any humans aboard and involving a Bot Auto autonomous truck. The company announced Thursday that it has completed the first fully humanless, over-the-road commercial truckload in American history. The haul occurred the night before. A Bot Auto autonomous tractor hauled commercial freight 231
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Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
In the first half of 2026, Trieste, Venice, Ravenna and Ancona will remain at around 819 thousand TEUs: growth in the basin will come from Koper and Rijeka
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
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.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
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.
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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
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
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.
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
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.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
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
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
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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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Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
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