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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
  • Bharat Container Shipping Line takes initial step with signing of MoU
  • Vadhvan Port project has not been cancelled, is progressing as planned: Clarification
  • LPG shipping to be impacted by demand volatility of the petchem sector in 2026
  • US-India trade agreement could cut Russian oil exports by 25%
  • India to continue purchasing crude from non-sanctioned entities, including Moscow
  • Trade deal with US better than competitors, says Minister
  • NHAI signs MoU with NFSU to strengthen digital security for National Highway management
  • CONCOR announces commencement of Exclusive Container Rail Terminal operations at Guntur
  • Can data reduce India's logistics carbon footprint?
  • India will remain the fastest-growing major economy: RBI
  • Vizhinjam International Seaport handles record cargo and vessels in Jan.
  • You Ask We Answer
  • IRFC inks tripartite MoU for outer harbour development at VOC Port
  • Gemini Cooperation service connecting India to change routing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • DREWES Group establishes subsidiary in India
  • Finnair Cargo: Operating the terminal in-house
  • Christina Orfanidou heads AI department at Columbia Group
  • CargoLand and Emirates Expand Pharmaceutical Flights
  • Commercial vehicle orders in North America
  • Exotec opens new headquarters in France
  • Ferag presents intralogistics solutions at LogiMAT
  • EPG Integrates Gamification
  • QCargo launches AI platform for compliance
  • WST Commercials improves wheel measurement system
  • Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World
  • DHL certified in Treviso
  • Market analysis for waterways
  • Eileen Teichmann new Director at MLP
  • Andrew Redfern new Sales Director at OrbitMI
  • Naming ceremony for "WAN HAI 711"

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • Wan Hai chief bullish on transpacific contract rates
  • Tango or CargoWise, as Schenker integration forces DSV tech decisions
  • Analysis: DSV - fortune favours the brave
  • DSV says 'Schenker can deliver', as integration progresses - at a cost
  • Tradelanes: LatAm nations reach out to the world
  • The Loadstar Podcast with DP World Trade Finance: Re-shaping how trade is funded
  • Hutchison takes legal action over Panama port concession ruling
  • European haulage volume boost drives rates up, but driver crisis persists
  • Strong charter market keeps idle fleet small, but tide may be changing

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • Newport News completes successful builder's sea trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
    HII (NYSE: HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has successfully completed builder's sea trials of the John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
  • Seaboard Marine adds mobile harbor cranes at PortMiami and Port Houston
    Seaboard Marine Ltd. has taken delivery of three LHM 550 mobile harbor cranes from Liebherr for use at its private terminals at PortMiami and Port Houston. The cranes are configured with electric
  • Op-Ed: Offshore CO2 storage as a climate solution
    Interest in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is accelerating as industries adapt to evolving regulatory expectations, customer requirements, and competitive pressures. For energy intensive industries such as cement, steel, chemicals, and refining,
  • Grants support Gladding-Hearn shipyard efficiency upgrades
    Financial support from federal and state agencies has enabled Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., to complete capital projects aimed at improving efficiency and safety at its Somerset, Mass., shipyard. Using a Small Shipyard
  • Port of Virginia expands its capacity to handle calls by ultra-large container vessels
    Continuing to modernize and expand its operations, the Port of Virginia recently debuted additional capacity to safely handle simultaneous calls of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). In late January, the port put four
  • BOEM sets date for Big Beautiful Gulf 2 oil & gas lease sale
    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released the Final Notice of Sale for Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 2 (BBG2), the second of 30 Gulf of America oil and gas
  • Captain Oli Olsen takes new role with Stream Marine Training
    Paisley, Scotland-headquartered Stream Marine Training (SMT), part of Stream Marine Technical, has appointed of Captain Oli Olsen, former deputy director of seafarers and manning at the Bahamas Maritime Authority, to a new
  • Seatrium-built FPSO P-78 achieves first oil on Brazil's Búzios field
    Singapore's Seatrium Limited reports that the Petrobras 78 (P-78) FPSO achieved first oil production, on Brazil's Búzios field, on December 31, 2025. The milestone marked Seatrium's successful expansion of its end-to-end capabilities

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • Haskoning acquires Portwise to drive smart and green port development
    Strategic acquisition Haskoning , a global consulting engineering firm, has acquired Portwise , a leading consultancy in port and terminal planning and simulation. The acquisition enhances Haskoning's ability to offer integrated services for smart, sustainable ports . Combined expertise Portwise brings advanced simulation capabilities and expertise in automation and electrification , while Haskon
  • GXO to operate London Luton Airport's first consolidation centre
    GXO Logistics and London Luton Airport (LLA) have formed a new partnership to launch the airport's first consolidation centre , which will screen and manage all airside deliveries. The centre will streamline operations as passenger numbers and delivery volumes continue to rise. In 2025, Luton handled more than 17.5 million passengers , up from 16.7 million in 2024. The facility will manage hundre
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Weather disruption and tariff threats
    Winter weather is complicating logistics on both sides of the Atlantic. Affected areas in the US, especially the southeast and southern midwest are still recovering from last week's major storm and cold. Storms in the North Atlantic slowed vessel traffic and disrupted or shutdown operations at several container ports across Western Europe and into the Mediterranean late last week. Transits resume
  • What does Gemini's return to Suez indicate?
    Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd's joint return to Suez expands the industry's fragile normalization bet but the German carrier's rapid reversal from caution to commitment raises questions about whether alliance dynamics are masking unresolved risks
  • Mibau Stema develops its own terminal in the Port of Amsterdam
    Mibau Stema Group is developing its own terminal of approximately 5 hectares in the Afrikahaven. The terminal is expected to become operational by the end of Q2 or the beginning of Q3 2026. Mibau Stema has been a long-standing customer in the port of Amsterdam and has operated from a third-party terminal in the Suezhaven until now. From this terminal, high-quality construction materials are distr
  • Choosing the Right Invoicing Software for Your Business
    Let's talk about getting paid. It is the lifeblood of your business. But the process often feels awful. You finish a project. You feel great. Then you must create an invoice . You chase down client details. You calculate hours or items. You send the email. Then you wait. You send a reminder. The cycle drains your energy. It steals time from your real work. The right tool changes everything. It tu
  • BMA records near-record Port State Control performance in 2025
    Lowest-ever US detention rate The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) reported just one detention in the United States in 2025 . This is the joint lowest result ever achieved by the Bahamas flag and the second-best annual PSC performance in its history. Strong compliance with US standards This result reduced the Bahamas' three-year rolling US detention average (2023-2025) to about 0.56% , well below
  • Icy winters tie up ships in Europe
    Harsh winter conditions have sent congestion levels in European ports to a post-Covid-19 high, holding up 10% of the container shipping fleet. Asia-bound ships departing Europe now are expected to arrive only at month's end. Maersk Line released an advisory saying a new wave of rough weather is expected on 4 February, impacting transits and ship movements in the western part of the Mediterranean.
  • CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Panama
    Panama Ports Company S.A. (PPC), a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, has commenced arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama, filing the case on 3 February 2026 under the applicable concession contract and the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. The move follows what PPC described as a year-long campaign by the Panamanian State specifically targeting the company
  • NX China launches branded containers with SITC
    New partnership initiative Nippon Express (China) (NX China) has launched "NX Branded Containers" in partnership with SITC International Holdings . First use of NX branding on leased containers This marks the first time NX China has placed its group brand symbol on shipping line-owned containers leased for commercial operations. Shanghai-Osaka service The NX brand will appear on SITC-owned 40-foo
  • Maersk revises peak season surcharge on W1FW trade to Senegal
    Maersk has announced a revision to its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for the W1FW trade, covering cargo moving from Asia to Senegal, effective 1 March 2026 until further notice. The revised surcharge will apply to shipments originating from China, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, with Senegal as the desti
  • ONE adds Durres port call
    Ocean Network Express has announced the addition of Durres, Albania as a new port call, expanding its network coverage in the Balkan region. The new call will provide direct access to the Albanian market via Piraeus, offering customers increased connectivity and greater flexibility for cargo moving into and out of Southeast Europe. In connection with the expansion, ONE has appointed Centralog Alb
  • Wärtsilä posts record operating result and cash flow in 2025
    Wärtsilä reported an all-time high operating result and cash flow for the financial year 2025, supported by strong performance in both its Marine and Energy businesses. Strong financial performance For the full year, Wärtsilä recorded net sales of EUR 6.9 billion , up 7% year-on-year. The comparable operating result rose 20% to EUR 829 million , representing 12.0% of net sales . Cash flow from op
  • GT Lines launches India-Sharjah Express service
    GT Lines has launched a new standalone shipping service linking West India and the Gulf, branded as the India-Sharjah Express (ISX), aimed at offering faster transit times and improved schedule reliability. The ISX service will begin operations on 8 March 2026 and will operate on a fixed 14-day rotation covering Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Khorfakkan, Sharjah, Hamriyah and Sohar. The service will be dep
  • AD Ports Group secures USD 115m IFC-led financing for Safaga Terminal
    AD Ports Group has secured a USD 115 million project finance facility to support the development of the Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt. The financing is led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), with participation from National Bank of Kuwait - Egypt (NBK Egypt) and other institutional investors through IFC's co-lending programme. The facility has a 15-year tenor and reflects s
  • NWSA ends 2025 with Q4 volume recovery trend
    The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) closed 2025 with total container volumes of 3.16 million TEUs, down 5.5% year-on-year, as tariffs and high retail inventories weighed on trade flows. Full imports fell 10.3%, while full exports declined 4.9% for the year. In December 2025, volumes reached 237,922 TEUs, down 21.9% compared to December 2024. Full international imports dropped 25.3%, while expor

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • Pistiolis in for 10 MR tanker newbuilds in China
    Greek shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis has re-entered the newbuilding market, placing an order for 10 MR product tankers in China in a deal approaching $500m. Pistiolis' privately held Central Group has signed up for the 50,000 dwt vessels at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), marking the group's first newbuilding contract in China after years of relying on ...
  • MOL Chemical Tankers readies leadership change
    MOL Chemical Tankers has announced a change at the top, with chief executive Akira Sasa set to retire at the end of March. Sasa, who took over as president and CEO in April 2022, joined the Singapore-based chemical tanker operator as a director in 2020 and has led the business through a period of fleet ...
  • Esvagt-KMC venture lines up CTV build backed by Vestas deal in South Korea
    KESTO, the offshore wind joint venture between Denmark's Esvagt and South Korean shipping company KMC Line, has secured its first contracts, signing a long-term vessel deal with turbine maker Vestas for the Shinan-Ui offshore wind farm. Under the agreement, KESTO will provide offshore service logistics to Vestas from 2028 for a minimum period of 10 ...
  • Floatel firms up vessel deal in Brazil
    Oslo's Floatel has firmed up Floatel Victory for another Brazil maintenance and safety unit (MSU) run with Brava Energia, extending the flotel's South American stay. Floatel International said it has converted an October letter of intent into a six-month firm contract for the unit. The 2013-built semisub starts in the fourth quarter of 2026, with ...
  • Germany acquires stake in TenneT for $3.9bn
    TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), acting on behalf of the German government, to sell a 25.1% stake in TenneT Germany for approximately €3.3bn ($3.9bn). This investment strengthens TenneT Germany's financial position as the owner of strategic infrastructure in Germany. This transaction follows up on the previously announced €9.5bn equity ...
  • Amazon locks in 110MW from RWE's German offshore wind project
    Amazon and RWE have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 110MW from the German company's Nordseecluster B offshore wind farm. The PPA builds on the strategic framework agreement signed between the two companies in June 2025, under which RWE supports Amazon's carbon-free energy goals while Amazon Web Services provides cloud services, AI, and data ...
  • TGS secures more OBN work in Europe for 2026 campaign
    Oslo-listed seismic data specialist TGS has been awarded an ocean bottom node contract in Europe, extending the acquisition campaign further for the 2026 season. The company's node-on-a-rope crew is scheduled to begin acquisition in early April, and the contract is expected to last approximately 45 days. "Our node-on-a-rope crew ensures efficient acquisition of high-quality data ...
  • VIKAND: Healthcare as a critical component of life at sea
    Peter Hult, CEO of maritime medical services specialist VIKAND, sees 2026 dawning with unprecedented recognition of crew healthcare as a strategic imperative, not just a compliance checkbox. "One of the most significant changes in recent years has been the growing acceptance of healthcare as a critical component of life at sea," Hult says. "Conversations that ...
  • CK Hutchison launches arbitration after Panama court voids port concessions
    Hong Kong's CK Hutchison has launched arbitration proceedings against the republic of Panama, escalating a deepening dispute over two key ports at the Panama Canal following a landmark Supreme Court ruling last week that invalidated its long-held concession contracts. The conglomerate disclosed early Wednesday that its Panamanian subsidiary initiated arbitration under the International Chamber of
  • India's state-backed containerline takes shape
    India's long-awaited national container shipping line is taking shape following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL) - a state-backed venture aimed at building an integrated, self-reliant container ecosystem and strengthening India's maritime trade presence. The MoU, signed in New Delhi on Tuesday, brings together six major stakeholders:
  • Japan's largest power utility signs 27-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy
    Japan's largest power utility Jera has signed a landmark 27-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy, marking the renewal of a trading relationship that had steadily waned in recent years. Under the agreement, Jera will purchase around 3m tons of LNG per year, QatarEnergy announced at a signing ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. The deal revives ...
  • Car carrier ordering boom ends as overcapacity fears grow
    The once red-hot car carrier newbuilding spree is showing clear signs of cooling, with overcapacity concerns now looming large across the pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) market, according to AXSRoRo's latest monthly newsletter. Following four years of record ordering, contracting activity in 2025 slumped to the lowest level in years, even as deliveries hit ...
  • Haskoning acquires Portwise
    International consulting and engineering firm Haskoning has announced the acquisition of Portwise, a Netherlands-based specialist in port and terminal planning and simulation. Portwise is recognised for its simulation-driven consultancy, helping clients optimise port operations through automation, electrification and data analytics. The companies said their complementary global reach ensures loca
  • Westwood rolls out offshore vessel intelligence platform
    London-based energy market research firm Westwood has launched a new offshore vessel intelligence platform aimed at improving visibility across the global offshore support, service and offshore wind fleets. The platform named MarineLogix covers more than 10,000 vessels operated by around 2,500 owners across over 30 vessel classes. MarineLogix is built around a utilisation model designed ...
  • Fugro lands survey contract for TotalEnergies' German offshore wind project
    Dutch surveyor Fugro has won a contract to carry out a geotechnical campaign on TotalEnergies' NordSee Energies 1 offshore wind farm, 170 km off Germany. The surveys will provide insights into seabed conditions at planned wind turbine locations and inter-array cable routes. Fieldwork is already underway, with Fugro mobilising a fleet of five specialist vessels ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • Flag state spat exposes growing government oversight gaps
    An uninsured ship casualty has prompted Türkiye to call for an international white list for insurers, but the verification of...
  • Efficiency tech investment continues to grow, defying green malaise
    Shipping continues to embrace energy-efficiency technologies despite the malaise over alternative fuels
  • Norden bidding to flatten out dry bulk operator swings
    Vessel sales made up a large portion of the company's profit, as its large dry operator segment continued to struggle
  • McLarens appoints new head of marine UK
    Michael Wilson previously with Sunderland Marine and Thomas Miller Claims Management
  • Time running out for vintage vehicle carriers
    Without a meaningful rise in vessel demolition, excess capacity will weigh on the sector as fleet growth outpaces underlying vehicle...
  • Insurers face exodus of senior talent, IUMI VP warns
    Specialty lines in particular are facing significant demographic shift as a generation of technical experts and senior leaders look to...
  • IUMI head blasts aggressive politicians and illegal shipping practices
    Normally cautious trade association chief offers pointed pronouncements on challenges facing underwriters
  • Estonia detains reefer boxship on route to Russia
    Estonian authorities declared late on Tuesday that they had detained a Bahamian-flagged containership suspected of smuggling contraband from Ecuador
  • Wärtsilä boss downbeat on business case for onboard carbon capture without IMO
    His comments came as part of the Finnish company's annual results, in which it delivered a 16% increase in its...
  • Qatar looks to build 'largest LNG carrier fleet in the world' as it signs new LNG offtake agreements
    With new supplies on the horizon and a ban on Russian gas, the EU will be a possible outlet for...
  • The Daily View: Conditional optimism
  • Daily Briefing
    Syrian trade surges nearly sixfold a year after the government takeover | Malaysia releases sanctioned tankers suspected of transferring Iranian...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • ODFL 'cautiously optimistic' about LTL demand despite lackluster Q4
    Still, the company's CFO cautioned that no one should "get out over their skis" from the standpoint of freight recovery expectations.
  • Panama Ports seeks 'extensive damages' after terminal concessions canceled
    The decision by the Panama Supreme Court has provoked angry responses from both the Chinese and Hong Kong governments, with Beijing warning that Panama would "pay a heavy price both politically and economically."
  • Spot intermodal savings spiked in Q4, but providers remain cautious
    Spot intermodal savings reached record levels in the fourth quarter, but railroads might hold back on raising rates as the disruptive winter weather has skewed trucking rates.
  • Tariffs claim another victim on the trans-Pacific: the pre-LNY cargo surge
    Sources say sustained weak market fundamentals have caused this year to be atypical in terms of demand in the immediate run-up to Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 17.
  • Labor strike at Chittagong Port cripples Bangladesh container flows
    Multiple local sources told the Journal of Commerce the escalating unrest that entered its fifth day Wednesday has brought all port operations, including vessel berthing and cargo clearance, to a halt.
  • Tariffs claim another victim on the trans-Pacific: the pre-CNY cargo surge
    Sources say sustained weak market fundamentals have caused this year to be atypical in terms of demand in the immediate run-up to Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 17.
  • Atlantic storms force terminals in Western Mediterranean to close again
    Just days after last week's storm shut terminals and disrupted shipping schedules, Maersk warned that weather in the region has "deteriorated beyond initial expectations."
  • Charleston slows railyard development amid insufficient shipper demand
    Charleston's total rail lifts for 2025 were about one-quarter of the planned capacity of Navy Base Intermodal Facility, prompting the port's CEO to reset capital spending plans.
  • DSV moves to transform its business as Schenker integration accelerates
    Absorbing its largest and most complex takeover to date was initially expected to take at least two years to complete, but will now be fully wrapped 20 months after the DB Schenker acquisition closed.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • 'Fundamental shift': DHT becomes first VLCC owner to allude to Sinokor-Aponte goliath in earnings
    'Aggregators' soon to control 25% of compliant tramp fleet, 'a critical market share'
  • Epstein files: Inside the property deal linking a shipowner, a diplomat and a sex offender
    Newly released emails reveal Epstein's role in property deal with shipowner Skaugen and Norwegian diplomat
  • Peter Georgiopoulos pounces on Norvic Shipping dry bulk fleet
    United Overseas Group strikes second deal in weeks with Norvic entities
  • Fortunes for the brave: Shipping profits in a volatile world
    Beginning of a return of container ships to the Red Sea does not mark a return to the status quo
  • Discounted Venezuelan barrels could save India billions of dollars, state-backed bank says
    National lender's 'brute force' scenario sees Russian imports entirely cut out in favour of Venezuelan barrels
  • US seizes cash from Cosco Shipping bulker in Baltimore after captain's oversight
    Master of Chinese supramax had not declared $70,000 at port
  • Tankers the currency that stays afloat as shadow fleet faces 'mass extinction'
    MJLF says vessels are ageing at a rate that defies historical norms
  • US seizes cash from Cosco Shipping bulker in Baltimore after captain's oversight
    Captain of Chinese supramax had not declared $70,000 at US port
  • Letter: Let commercial firms protect Norway's coast from oil spills
    Environmental campaigner Jan-Hugo Holten calls on the Norwegian government to reverse its 2020 decision
  • Columbia brings in Deloitte director as head of AI for 'people-centric' roll-out
    Shipmanagement group announces second big appointment in a week
  • Russia-bound container ship detained in Nato waters on suspicion of smuggling
    Maritime traffic travelling to and from Russia has been the target of more aggressive inspections in recent months
  • Evangelos Pistiolis orders 10 product tankers after six-year hiatus
    Greek shipowner splashing out close to $500m in what marks his first newbuilding order in China
  • Norwegian fund bets on shipping as it buys Performance bonds
    Borea fund also holds SFL, Navios and Ocean Yield
  • Stainless Tankers committed to wringing out value from ageing chemical tanker fleet
    Shipowner believes asset values could rise in 2026 as freight rates strengthen
  • Russia-bound container ship arrested in Nato waters on suspicion of smuggling
    Maritime traffic travelling to and from Russia has been the target of more aggressive inspections in recent months
  • Greek shipowner Tsakos eyes first LNG carrier newbuildings in seven years
    Geopolitics-driven market tempts conservative Greek owner to at least double his footprint in seaborne gas transportation
  • Wartsila plots huge capacity expansion as ship engine demand grows
    Finnish technology giant says Vaasa hub will be expanded by 35%
  • Seward & Kissel brings in WFW's John Benson as head of ship finance
    US law firm says new recruit among a very select group of lawyers in the sector
  • Greek shipbroker Allied builds sale and purchase team with new recruit
    Tasos Papadopoulos joins with strong record of deals, Athens shop says
  • Bruton bosses add shares as part of $50m deal to expand VLCC fleet
    Gunnar Eliassen and Lars-Christian Svensen increase stakes in Norwegian VLCC start-up
  • India sets up new container line targeting 100 ships as part of $1.7bn investment
    Bharat Container Shipping Line established by government, shipowner SCI and others
  • Greek shipbroker Allied builds sale and purchase team with new recruit from rival
    Tasos Papadopoulos joins with strong record of deals, Athens shop says
  • Marine insurer Beazley backs $11m Zurich takeover bid
    Cyber-specialist and marine player had rejected earlier overtures by the industry giant
  • Iran threatened to board US military tanker in flashpoint waterway
    Crowley ship targeted in Strait of Hormuz in latest escalation
  • Maersk is a 'great short' as Red Sea opening will weigh on container markets
    Analysts focus on share buybacks and 2026 guidance in tomorrow's report
  • Grey exodus to launch new generation of marine insurance leaders
    Industry has struggled to recruit top talent amid competition from tech and other industries
  • Iran 'wild card' makes 'cheap' VLGC stocks attractive, analysts say
    Arctic and Fearnleys hike share target prices
  • Ship sales prop up profit at Norden as bottom line falls
    Shipowner in profit despite an uncertain and geopolitically charged environment
  • Mercuria and Hartree Partners unlock $10bn minerals deal with US Exim
    Trading and shipowning groups join new initiative to boost strategic reserves and supply chain
  • Shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean sees profit surge as LNG and defence underpin recovery
    Analysts see multi-year momentum despite softer quarter and no dividend plan
  • Gianluigi Aponte raises Jinglu container ship wager to 16 vessels worth $2.24bn
    MSC now has about 120 container ships on order in China
  • Stainless Tankers profit dips on falling utilisation
    Tufton-backed company says 18 Womar Pool ships were out of commission for parts of the year
  • DNB shipping loan book rises in fourth quarter
    Loan portfolio grows to $4.2bn during a period of geopolitical strife
  • Will he or won't he? Robert Bugbee sets up process to sell $17m of Scorpio shares
    Company president sets up a right, but not an obligation, to sell large holding for first time since January 2024
  • QatarEnergy manager offers rare insight into huge LNG newbuilding project
    Jeffrey Guo says innovation is no longer only about technology, it is about how to collaborate
  • Japanese giants flag profit slump as liner earnings fade
    Weaker ONE income, softer pricing and forex headwinds among reasons given by NYK and K Line
  • Cosco Shipping Energy makes VLEC debut with chartered vessels
    Three newbuildings chartered from a Singapore owner
  • Adnoc chartering arm fixes Turkish newbuilding as part of trio of tanker deals
    Middle Eastern shipping power builds LR2 and MR capacity in term market
  • Fatal capsizing of bulker linked to long-standing nickel ore threat
    Wet cargo remains a leading cause of fatal bulk carrier sinkings, P&I experts warn

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FreightWaves web site
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
  • Allstates WorldCargo acquires customs broker Promptus
    Allstates WorldCargo announced it has acquired fellow freight forwarder Promptus for an undisclosed sum. Miramar, FL-based Promptus is a 3PL focused on the Latin America, Asia, Europe and Caribbean trade lanes. The deal gives Allstates WorldCargo an in-house customs brokerage business, allowing it to provide customs clearance and compliance services to customers. "With our strong domestic coverag
  • 4 Fatality Indiana Truck Crash Exposes Chameleon Carrier Network, Again
    Just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, Indiana State Police responded to a collision on State Road 67 near County Road 550 East, about three miles from the Ohio state line, in the kind of flat, open farmland where you can see trouble coming from a mile away. Gert Pretorius, 44, of Geneva, Indiana, was driving a 2019 International semi eastbound when he slowed for traffic ahead. Behind him, an
  • Legislation would require crash protection on new trucks
    WASHINGTON - Democrats in the House and Senate have reintroduced legislation requiring trucks be outfitted with protection against side-impact crashes - but this time it would apply only to new equipment. The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 , introduced in the Senate by Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.,) and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and in the House by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., and D
  • Old Dominion hoping stars align in 2026
    Old Dominion Freight Line provided positive commentary around demand on its fourth-quarter call on Wednesday. The less-than-truckload carrier's leadership said recent customer conversations point to lean inventories , suggesting that improved volumes may be ahead in the new year. January manufacturing data surpassed expectations, lending further support to this constructive outlook. "We certainly
  • Driver who set Swift trailers ablaze gets sentenced in a 2nd state
    A truck driver who already was in jail for setting Swift trailers on fire in California has been sentenced to a decade in jail for separate arson attacks on the company's trailers in Arizona, but caught some breaks in his punishment. Viorel Pricop, 67, was convicted in August of three counts of arson in U.S. Federal District Court for Arizona after an eight-day trial, according to a statement on
  • Union Pacific, Wabtec sign for $1.2B in locomotive upgrades
    Union Pacific and Wabtec on Wednesday announced they have signed a landmark agreement totaling $1.2 billion to modernize the railroad's fleet of AC4400 locomotives. "This agreement represents the largest locomotive modernization investment in rail industry history, building on Union Pacific's previous 2022 order which is scheduled to be completed in 2026," Wabtec (NYSE: WAB ) said in a release
  • Uber Freight posts flat Q4 results, as broader platform posts record profits
    Uber Freight underperformed compared to the company's mobility and delivery segments in the fourth quarter, posting flat revenue and slightly lower gross bookings amid a prolonged downturn in the North American trucking market, even as the broader platform delivered record profitability. Uber Freight generated $1.27 billion in gross bookings, down about 1% year over year, while freight revenue wa
  • Panama targeted Canal ports contract, China company claims
    The Chinese company operating ports at the Panama Canal has filed for arbitration after the country's Supreme Court voided its operating contract, claiming it was unfairly targeted by the country over the past year. Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison ( 0001.HK ), said Wednesday that it has commenced arbitration proceedings against Panama over its concession contract at t
  • Who's Hauling Your Freight? $60 Million Says You Need to Know
    Ryan Joyce's world for more than 15 years as a CIA operations officer conducting counterterrorism operations likely consisted of sitting in a basement, looking for one guy with a beard in the mountains of a Middle Eastern country. He helped disrupt terrorist networks using what the intelligence community calls "all-source intelligence", fusing data from distributed sensors, satellite imagery, and
  • First look: Old Dominion posts Q4 beat
    Old Dominion Freight Line beat earnings expectations for the fourth quarter as cost reductions and higher yields helped minimize the impact of declining volumes. The Thomasville, North Carolina-based less-than-truckload carrier reported earnings per share of $1.09 on Wednesday ahead of the market open, 3 cents better than the consensus estimate but 14 cents lower year over year. (A Higher tax rat
  • Geotab study finds EV batteries remain robust despite rise in fast charging
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The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
Due to the national journalists' strike proclaimed by the National Federation of the Italian Press, which our editorial staff is adhering to, no news will be published by our newspaper today.
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
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Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
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PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
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