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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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In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
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In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
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PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
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