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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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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)
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.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM have agreed a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will shell out up to $2.5 billion
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
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%
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
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
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.
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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
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
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
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
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
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.
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
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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MEETINGS
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
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
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East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
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Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
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phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
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Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio
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