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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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Bucharest
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United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
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Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
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Geneva
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European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
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German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.
Geneva
UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.
Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets
Brussels
According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports
Copenhagen/Antwerp
R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders
China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down
Beijing
In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.
From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.
Genoa
For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.
Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.
Brussels
The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime
Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran
The other crew members were rescued.
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown
Genoa
In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports
Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.
Rome
Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.
London
Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.
Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%
Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)
Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again
Hamburg
German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.
Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon
Schindellegi
The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group
MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft
New York
Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.
Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport
Geneva
Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction
Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.
Brussels
The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.
Genoa
French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.
Paris
Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.
The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.
Genoa
Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.
La Spezia
We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage
Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.
Genoa
Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.
Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.
Hamburg
The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030
Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage
New York
The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
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Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA
Rome
The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.
Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.
Palermo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
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PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
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FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik
Troisdorf/Berlin
Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains
Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany
Herleshausen
Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters
South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships
Busan
The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.
Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.
Rome
Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories
Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.
Rome
Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.
Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic
Miami
The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.
Naples
Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu
Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.
Genoa
Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association
Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai
Dubai
Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.
"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th
Lugano
Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members
Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels
Rome
Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard
A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.
Trieste
Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia
Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.
Rome
Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security
Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests
FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.
Milan
It goes up to five days a week
This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts
Rome
Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones
The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.
Rome
It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma
Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector
Erbusco
The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software
Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025
Riyadh
Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)
A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno
Livorno
In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans
New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada
Hong Kong
Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers
The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.
Venice
A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival
Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo
Rome
Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining
Piraeus
Stagnation in passenger numbers
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
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