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Exim India web site
AUGUST 5, 2026
  • New gates at PSA Mumbai to help improve traffic flow into and within the terminal
  • Railways' higher freight loading reflects sustained demand across core sectors of the economy
  • West Asia conflict continues to disrupt shipping and logistics, pressures Indian trade
  • Shipping dips to a trickle via Hormuz following fresh vessel attacks, safety warnings
  • Six Saudi supertankers divert around Africa following Houthi maritime threats
  • Air India inks MoU to conduct joint feasibility study on the use of eVTOL aircraft for medical air logistics in India
  • Willie Walsh takes charge as CEO of IndiGo
  • Air India Cargo invites proposals for GSSA in Japan
  • India's airports record highest-ever monthly cargo volume in June with 16 pc surge
  • Managing risks in tank containers
  • CWC and FIEO join forces in New Delhi to streamline export logistics for MSMEs, targeting $2 trillion trade goal
  • India, Uzbekistan target doubling bilateral trade to $3 bn over the next three years
  • India engages Iran to safeguard Chabahar Port operations amid US sanctions oversight
  • SCI seeks bids for LNG-ready cellular container ships to rebuild national carrier fleet
  • Vizhinjam Port records 10,545 TEU exchanges on a single vessel
  • Tonnages down and pricing stabilises
  • IAG Cargo to commence third daily service between London Heathrow and Delhi
  • Policy and tax reforms stepped up to position India as a global aircraft MRO hub
  • DGMA inks MoU to advance India's maritime decarbonisation agenda
  • Freight costs for Russian crude to India jump 50 pc as port attacks spook shipowners

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International Transport Journal web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • SupplyX Barometer Aims to Rethink Supply Chains
  • Lufthansa Cargo increases revenue in the first half of 2026
  • deugro ships steel pipes from China to Argentina
  • Book washing and parking services across Europe with TrailerConnect
  • Network Airline Management expands fleet
  • Diesel prices rise in Europe, freight rates affected
  • Transporeon becomes Superior Partner at ratiopharm Ulm
  • Klaipeda Port reports growth
  • ATSG appoints Matthew Scagnelli as CHRO
  • Atlas Air invests in Air Atlanta

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The Loadstar web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • New Jersey fires a monopsony shot at Amazon's last-mile empire
  • Geopolitical uncertainty propels Lufthansa Cargo's Q2
  • Liner price hikes give spot rates on the transpacific a boost
  • The day DSV rocked confidence in forwarding M&A...
  • No charge for Bab al-Mandab Strait transits, Houthis tell The Loadstar
  • EXCLUSIVE: AI and tech, the MSC way
  • Asia Pacific: cheaper space, but not cheaper shipping, warns Dimerco
  • Sharp fall in Q1 profits - but ONE's new network strategy paying off
  • Kenya the latest to unveil tighter rules for cargo manifests

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Marine Log web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Finnish icebreaker Nordica chartered in to operate in Canadian waters
    Inuit-led Qikiqtaaluk Horizon Arctic Services (QHAS) reports today that it will deliver the polar class icebreaker Nordica to operate in Canadian Arctic waters for the upcoming season, supporting increased maritime capability and
  • Accurate Industrial Controls takes India into the marine autonomy market
    Pune, India-based marine autonomy specialist Accurate Industrial Controls has unveiled a newly-built 13-meter patrol boat that could take India a significant step into the global marine autonomy market. The vessel, built at
  • SCI to name Rev. Charles Uhlik Upper Mississippi Chaplain
    The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) has appointed the Rev. Charles Uhlik as chaplain for its Ministry on the River program serving the Upper Mississippi River region. Based in St. Louis, he will
  • Carnival Cruise Line pilots Jotun Hull Skater on Carnival Pride
    In a cruise industry first, Miami-headquartered Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) has signed an agreement to implement Jotun's robotic, proactive Hull Skating Solution (HSS) hull cleaning technology on Carnival Pride. First introduced in
  • Tidewater: Second quarter "nicely above expectations"
    Houston-headquartered offshore services giant Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) has reported second quarter numbers that President and CEO Quintin Kneen said "came in nicely above our expectations, driven by both revenue outperformance and lower-than-expected

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Container News web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • CMA CGM names 15,000 TEU methanol-powered vessel
    CMA CGM has officially named CMA CGM ROI ARTHUR, a new methanol-powered container ship with a capacity of 15,000 TEUs. The vessel will join the French carrier's REX2 service as part of its new generation of ships designed to support the decarbonisation of maritime transport. Methanol propulsion supports fleet transition CMA CGM said the use of methanol will help reduce atmospheric emissions and s
  • Danaos reports second-quarter and half-year results
    Danaos Corporation has announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. Operating revenue reached US$274.4 million during the three months ended 30 June 2026. This compared with US$262.2 million in the same period last year. Net income increased to US$151.8 million, or US$8.32 per diluted share, from US$130.9 million, or US$7.12 per diluted share. Adjusted net income
  • Wallenius SOL acquires two Wagenborg Ro-Ro vessels
    Wallenius SOL has agreed to acquire the Ro-Ro vessels Bothniaborg and Balticborg from Royal Wagenborg. The transaction also includes the transfer of Wagenborg's long-term Contract of Affreightment with Smurfit Westrock. Financial terms were not disclosed. The agreement will expand Wallenius SOL's fleet and strengthen its shipping network between the Bay of Bothnia and continental Europe. Acquisit
  • DEKRA approves Hai An container examination programme
    Hai An Container Transport Company Limited has received DEKRA approval for its Approved Continuous Examination Programme. The approval confirms that Hai An's programme complies with the International Convention for Safe Containers of 1972. Hai An Container Transport is a subsidiary of Vietnam-based Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company. ACEP supports continuous container inspection
  • Maersk revises Dragon service proforma
    Maersk has announced changes to the Dragon service proforma within its Asia-Oceania network. The revised schedule will take effect with ONE SAN DIEGO voyage 634S. The vessel is scheduled to depart Qingdao on 21 August 2026 and arrive in Sydney on 15 September 2026. The adjustments follow the launch of the dedicated Qilin service, which connects Shanghai with Sydney and Melbourne. Shanghai removed
  • SITC Logistics reviews freight forwarding strategy
    SITC Logistics held its first-half freight forwarding review meeting in Qingdao on 27 July 2026. The meeting assessed the company's freight forwarding performance during the first six months of the year. Participants also discussed business priorities for the next stage of development. Attendees included Xue Mingyuan, CEO of SITC; Liu Kecheng, General Manager of the Finance Centre; Lai Zhiyong, P
  • Matson reports second-quarter 2026 results
    Matson has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2026. The US carrier reported net income of US$129.4 million, or US$4.27 per diluted share. This compared with US$94.7 million, or US$2.92 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Consolidated revenue increased to US$969.4 million from US$830.5 million. "Matson had a strong second quarter with momentum in our
  • K Line reports first-quarter FY2026 results
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY2026, covering the three months ended 30 June 2026. Operating revenue increased by 17.1% to ¥286.842 billion from ¥244.918 billion in the same period last year. Operating income declined by 1.3% to ¥19.581 billion from ¥19.842 billion. Ordinary income rose by 10.9% to ¥24.046 billion, compared
  • Mabux: Middle East tensions drive sharp rise in global bunker prices
    The global bunker market in July was shaped primarily by geopolitical developments, crude price volatility, regional supply dynamics and logistics constraints. The key market drivers included: - Middle East geopolitical tensions: Ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea continued to underpin market sentiment, sustaining geopolitical risk premiums across crude oil, marine f
  • ICTSI reports first-half 2026 financial results
    International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026. Revenue from port operations increased by 27% to US$1.92 billion from US$1.51 billion in the same period last year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose by 24% to US$1.23 billion from US$990.54 million. Net income attributable to equity h
  • Contships Logistics reports second-quarter and half-year results
    Contships Logistics has announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended 30 June 2026. The container feeder shipowner generated revenue of US$84.9 million and a profit of US$20.3 million during the first half of the year. Cash generated by vessel operations reached US$39.2 million. The fleet achieved operational utilisation of 98%, while the average daily time charter r
  • Yang Ming eyes owned container fleet of 60% to overcome "shortage"
    Yang Ming has ordered 11,850 containers from Dong Fang International Container, intending to increase its proportion of owned containers to 60%. The Taiwanese shipping line is spending between US$30.5 million and US$40.5 million on the containers
  • ONE announces Q1 FY2026 financial results
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY2026, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June 2026. The container carrier generated revenue of US$4.539 billion and recorded a net profit of US$31 million during the quarter. Revenue increased from US$4.049 billion in the same period last year. However, net profit declined from US$86 million as higher f
  • Tokyo and Paris MOUs launch cargo securing inspection campaign
    The Tokyo MOU and Paris MoU will conduct a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign focused on the securing of cargo units and cargo transport units. The campaign will run from 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its purpose is to collect information about compliance with current requirements under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). The inspections will examine how shi
  • Argentina's shipping momentum was not the momentum that was promised
    A year on, the reforms behind Argentina's shipping optimism have delivered concrete results, but the trade-surplus story that framed them has moderated sharply, and a new external variable now matters more than either
  • Danaos takes delivery of M/V Santorini Express
    Danaos has taken delivery of M/V Santorini Express, the latest vessel to join the company's fleet. The delivery forms part of Danaos' ongoing investment in modern, efficient and more sustainable vessels. According to the company, the fleet expansion will strengthen its ability to provide reliable services to customers across global trade routes. Santorini Express joins Danaos fleet Danaos thanked
  • Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and ELIME sign cooperation memorandum
    The Hellenic Chamber of Shipping and the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) signed a memorandum of cooperation on 22 July 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between Greece's shipping community and its ports. It will also support joint initiatives in innovation, competitiveness and sustainable development. George Alexandratos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, and Panagiotis
  • HMM backs major capacity expansion at Tacoma terminal
    HMM is investing in a major modernisation programme at Washington United Terminals in Tacoma Harbor, increasing the facility's annual container capacity by nearly 50%. The project will raise the terminal's cargo-handling capacity from approximately 590,000 TEUs to 880,000 TEUs per year. It will also improve cargo flows and prepare the facility to handle larger container ships. The investment stre
  • Japan's first WinGD methanol dual-fuel engine passes factory test
    Mitsui E&S Group has completed the factory acceptance test of what it describes as Japan's first WinGD large marine engine capable of operating on methanol and conventional fuel. Mitsui E&S DU, a group company of Mitsui E&S, manufactured the DU-WinGD 6X82DF-M-1.0 LP-SCR engine. The unit is also the first WinGD large marine engine produced at the Mitsui E&S Tamano Works. Engine destined for four-v

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Splash web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Torm tied to MR newbuild series in China
    Danish product tanker giant Torm has been linked to an order for up to eight MR newbuildings at China's Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard. Shipbroking sources are reporting a deal covering six firm 50,000 dwt tankers and options for another two, priced at about $46m each. The firm ships would be worth a combined $276m, rising ...
  • Minerva adds to boxship newbuild series
    Greek owner Minerva Dry has returned to China's Hengli Heavy Industries for another series of containership newbuildings, adding to a rapidly growing boxship orderbook. The Andreas Martinos-led company has booked a batch of Hengli's in-house-designed 3,100 teu vessels, according to an August 2 update from the Chinese shipbuilding group covering contracts secured during July. Hengli ...
  • Arcadia expands newbuild programme with Hengli LR2 trio
    Greek tanker owner Arcadia Shipmanagement has added three aframax/LR2 newbuildings at China's Hengli Heavy Industries, taking its tanker orderbook to nine ships. The Panagiotis and George Angelopoulos-led company has signed for three 114,000 dwt vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028. Arcadia has listed the ships on its website, but pricing and technical specifications have not ...
  • Crewmember missing after bulker struck in Hormuz
    A seafarer is reported missing after a Greek-operated bulk carrier was struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing northbound through the Strait of Hormuz, the latest merchant ship casualty in waters off Oman. The Liberian-flagged Minoan Pioneer was hit at around 2200 UTC on Monday approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, according to maritime ...
  • Three seriously injured as drone strikes Turkish roro off Novorossiysk
    Three seafarers have been seriously injured after the Turkish-owned roro Nadezhda was struck by a drone close to Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, the latest merchant ship casualty in an increasingly lethal theatre for crews. The Cameroon-flagged vessel was around 20 nautical miles from Novorossiysk on Monday, sailing for Samsun, when it came under ...
  • Shipping Corp of India opens bidding for six LNG-ready boxships
    State-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has launched a global tender for up to six 8,000 teu containerships in a programme worth an estimated $720m as New Delhi steps up efforts to rebuild a national liner fleet. The tender covers two firm vessels and options for a further four, with bids due by August 31 ...
  • DryDel secures five-year K Line cover for capesize newbuilds
    Greek owner DryDel Shipping has secured long-term employment for all four of its capesize newbuildings, fixing the vessels to Japan's K Line years before they are due for delivery. The 182,000 dwt quartet, under construction at Namura Shipbuilding, will enter five-year time charters with the Japanese shipping group upon delivery. Two ships are scheduled to ...
  • MSC sues CargoLoop over electric vehicle fire
    Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is suing US vehicle logistics specialist CargoLoop for around $273,000 after alleging that improperly secured electric vehicles caused an onboard fire during a voyage from California to Lithuania. The dispute centres on two containers supplied by CargoLoop and loaded with used, previously damaged battery-powered vehicles aboard the MSC Carlotta in August ...
  • Zodiac Maritime lands record price in first capesize sale of the year
    Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Maritime has completed its first capesize disposal of the year, with brokers telling Splash the company has secured a record price for a vintage vessel. No taker has been linked to the deal. The London-based owner has reportedly sold the scrubber-fitted 180,300 dwt Cape Condor, built in 2010 at Japan's Koyo Dockyard, ...
  • Are we optimising freight rates instead of supply chains?
    Dr Raymon Krishnan, president of Singapore's Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society, writes for Splash today. The logistics industry has always evolved in response to disruption. Whether it was globalisation, digitalisation or the unprecedented shocks of the covid pandemic, every major event has forced supply chains to rethink how they operate. One of the most ...

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Lloyd's List web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • The Daily View: Shipping's deadliest theatre
  • Liberia defends its anti-NZF stance as countries argue over green fine print
    Liberia has renewed attacks on the Net-Zero Framework, while in the background a more substantive debate builds over how a...
  • Black Sea now the 'most dangerous commercial shipping environment in the world'
    The Black Sea conflict has entered a more dangerous phase for commercial shipping, as escalating strikes on merchant vessels, tankers...
  • Hellenic Hull forms Accredited Insurance partnership
    Hellenic Hull will underwrite hull and machinery, ancillary marine risks and marine cargo on behalf of Accredited
  • China's crude imports recover from 10-year low but Middle East uncertainty lingers
    Middle East cargo arrivals lifted China's July crude imports from June's decade low, but renewed disruption risks are pushing buyers...
  • Capesize bulkers boost profits for boxship owner Danaos
    Greece-based owner is adding to its bulker segment but containers remain core business
  • Boxship charter rates continue to rise as 2026 availability remains critically limited
    Major carriers are locking in capacity well ahead of delivery with Ocean Network Express fixing a trio of 8,000 teu...
  • Middle East port update: Tuesday, August 4
    Ruwais and Abu Dhabi petroleum ports are operational. Ruwais PPA (ISPS Level 2) and Abu Dhabi Ports (ISPS Level 1)
  • Greek bulker hit in Strait of Hormuz
    The attack resulted in an electrical blackout on board, with one crewmember missing as a result
  • Vafias extends tanker orderbook by inking pair of MR2s
    Greek owner shows faith in tanker markets with $1.35bn worth of new constructions, despite concerns about overordering
  • Daily Briefing
    Tanker boom of 2026, now second-best in history, shows no signs of abating | Renewed Houthi attacks will spark contract...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Shipper truckload spending, spot rates rising faster in western US
    Spot truckload rates dropped seasonally from week to week in July, but they remain elevated, with the highest rates and shipper spending on the West Coast, data shows.
  • Matson expects strong US demand for China exports through Q3
    The US-based carrier said momentum in the trans-Pacific market was strong during the second quarter and expects the trend to continue until October.
  • Jeddah congestion due to hefty volumes sparks carrier surcharges, booking curbs
    An influx of additional cargo volumes as carriers seek to avoid hostilities in the Persian Gulf has gridlocked Saudi Arabia's port of Jeddah, a critical gateway on the Red Sea.
  • ONE triples full-year profit forecast after robust fiscal Q1
    It is shaping up to be a profitable year for the ocean carrier's new CEO Till Ole Barrelet, who took over the top job from Jeremy Nixon on July 1.

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TradeWinds web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • Okeanis Eco Tankers crushes earnings estimates and guides to big third quarter
    Owner of VLCCs and suezmaxes hands out massive $5.25-per-share dividend
  • 'Deeply worrisome': India raises alarm after projectile sinks cargo vessel off Yemen
    All 14 crew members rescued by Yemen's coastguard
  • Ardmore says immediate tanker efficiency gains trump search for 'silver bullet'
    Bosses at Irish owner look behind the headline fuel-reduction figure
  • MOL hikes profit forecast as shipping markets rise
    Japanese giant boosts its projection by over 50%
  • Greek and Chinese owners land premium rates as carriers chase future capacity
    Liner operators snapping up vessels up to two years ahead of delivery
  • Turkish shipping pioneer Asaf Guneri dies in Greece aged 80
    The head of Zihni Holdings helped develop large-scale, oceangoing bulker owning in his home country
  • Iran believes pressure campaign will get US to capitulate - and could raise fuel prices
    Marine gasoil prices could shoot up amid a refined product supply squeeze
  • Navigator Amon clinches $122m loan for two ammonia-fuelled LPG carriers
    Facility will fund up to 70% of the newbuildings costs
  • 'We still have the door open for a sale,' says ESL Shipping parent
    Parent of Finnish bulker owner says company could still be sold if it offers better value than the planned demerger
  • Torm breaks eight-year newbuilding drought with $370m tanker order in China
    Danish tanker company is said to have paid $46m per ship
  • Golar FLNG unit leaves Cameroon for Singapore upgrade stopover
    World's first LNG floater is due on site in Argentina by mid-2027 to start a 20-year charter
  • Vernicos brothers venture Nautilus clinches first tanker newbuildings
    Athens-based company signs up MR product carrier tonnage in China
  • ShipIn banks $52m from investors to speed work on integrated AI platform
    Boston-based operation has a new board member after latest financing round
  • Cido Shipping puts second suezmax newbuilding into Tankers International pool
    Addition comes just a few months after the Japanese owner joined the system
  • Tysers taps shipping insider for Asia claims push
    Former Sealead and CMA CGM legal executive joins broker as regional marine claims ambitions gather pace
  • Greek shipping man reveals epic marine logistics behind Hollywood blockbuster Odyssey
    Greek mariner Dimitrios Kokkinis coordinated ships, replicas and customs clearances across Europe to get Christopher Nolan's $250m Odyssey adaptation to sea
  • Greek owner Minerva adds to container ship orderbook with extra Hengli newbuildings
    Andreas Martinos has now at least 15 boxships under construction in China
  • Ocean Network Express triples profit forecast as freight rates rebound
    Japanese liner giant has sharply upgraded earnings guidance and reversed expectations of a first-half loss
  • CK Line goes big with record 6,400-teu container ship order in China
    South Korean company orders up to four newbuildings costing more than $320m in total
  • Samsung Heavy takes floating data centres beyond the drawing board
    South Korean shipbuilder reaches milestone in its emerging offshore AI infrastructure push
  • Greek broker reveals epic marine logistics behind Odyssey blockbuster
    Greek mariner Dimitrios Kokkinis coordinated ships, replicas and customs clearances across Europe to get Christopher Nolan's $250m Odyssey adaptation to sea
  • Japan's Iino Kaiun ramps up profit forecast after bumper first quarter
    Shipowner says Hormuz closure led to significantly higher tonne-miles for its fleet
  • Bulker on fire off Oman as Iran dismisses new talks claim
    One crew member reported missing after attack on Greek-operated bulker in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Bulker income and investments boost Danaos profit to three-year high
    Container ship owner John Coustas benefits from soaring markets for his capesizes
  • Samsung Heavy take floating data centres beyond the drawing board
    South Korean shipbuilder reaches a milestone in its emerging offshore AI infrastructure push
  • CK Line goes big with record 6,400-teu container ships order in China
    South Korean company orders up to four newbuildings costing more than $320m
  • Projectile hits cargo ship off Oman amid fresh hope to end of US-Iran conflict
    Incident northeast of Al Khasab under investigation as authorities urge caution in Strait of Hormuz
  • Seafarer massacre unfolds in the Black Sea amid blind hits on merchant ships
    July marks the deadliest month yet, with violence continuing into August as Russia and Ukraine strike each other's shipping

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FreightWaves web site
AUGUST 4, 2026
  • AI hardware, Asia demand lift Lufthansa cargo revenue 27%
    The cargo division of Deutsche Lufthansa AG ( FRA: LHA ) posted a 26% gain in adjusted operating profit during the second quarter as strong shipping demand in Asia and from AI-driven cloud service providers, boosted revenue despite volatile market conditions and higher fuel costs associated with the U.S.-Iran war. In recent months, Lufthansa Cargo launched a full-service, cross-border e-commerce
  • Matson profit surges 30% on China shipping demand
    Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX ) reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by robust demand and higher freight rates in its premium China service. The Honolulu-based carrier posted net income of $129.4 million, or $4.27 per diluted share, up 36.6% and 46.2% respectively from the prior-year period, while raising its full-year operating income outl
  • 500K June boxes for Port of New York-New Jersey
    Seismic trade policy shifts and raging geopolitics failed to hamper June container traffic through the Port of New York-New Jersey. The leading U.S. East Coast hub was also the nation's second-busiest cargo gateway for loaded twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June after Los Angeles-Long Beach, moving 503,016 loaded TEUs over the month. That was an improvement of 7.6% from June 2025, accordin
  • Trimac acquires California bulk food-grade transportation provider
    Canadian bulk hauler Trimac Transportation announced Tuesday that it has acquired bulk food-grade logistics provider California Freight. California Freight operates eight terminals, a warehouse and a brokerage office across California and Nevada. It provides transportation, storage and logistics services to food and agricultural companies, primarily across California's Central Valley. Its fleet i
  • Supply Chain: Why Ocean Rates Skyrocketed 300% in 5 Months
    Summary View Transcript GEODIS Americas CEO Laura Ritchey reveals the stark reality of today's "uneven" economy and its impact on supply chains. While some sectors thrive, others grapple with extreme ocean shipping delays, surging freight rates, and emerging challenges from data center infrastructure. Learn how companies navigate unprecedented backlogs and leverage new tech like AI for predictive
  • July Manufacturing Data: Strong Numbers Signal Demand Boost
    Summary View Transcript July's PMI and ISM reports show incredible strength in manufacturing, with new orders up and customer inventories low. This data points directly to increased freight demand and a robust peak season ahead. Dive into the numbers and what they mean for the logistics industry. July's Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 55.6 - up 2.3% from June and the highest reading since M
  • Old Trailers, New Purpose: Warehouse on Wheels Reinvents Storage | FreightWaves
    Summary View Transcript John Brooks, CEO of Warehouse on Wheels, shares how his company is revolutionizing industrial storage by repurposing end-of-life over-the-road trailers. Discover their rapid growth, cost-effective solutions, and how they provide critical flexibility in today's unpredictable supply chain. Learn about their unique business model and the newly released Supply Chain Activity I
  • Freight Rates AREN'T Falling: Industry Vet's Bold Prediction & Advice
    Summary View Transcript Freight rates are a hot topic, but one industry veteran says they're not going down. Kevin Nolan, Founder of Sopa Creek, shares his candid insights on the state of freight brokerage, why he's bullish on C.H. Robinson, and how recent 'nuclear' legal judgments are reshaping the industry. He also offers essential advice for brokers navigating carrier vetting, factoring, and t
  • HappyRobot Series C mints FreightTech's newest unicorn
    FreightTech has a new unicorn, and it took 20 months to build. HappyRobot closed a $150 million Series C at a $1.2 billion post-money valuation, putting a price on the idea that AI agents can absorb the phone calls, emails and follow-ups that move freight. Prysm Capital led the round and Eurazeo co-led, with existing investors including a16z, Y Combinator, Koch Disruptive Technologies and WaVe-X,
  • Texas ports defy tariff uncertainty with record cargo performance
    Record first-half container volumes at Port Houston and historic cargo tonnage at the Port of Corpus Christi suggest shippers and energy exporters are still moving freight despite an increasingly uncertain global trade environment. Port Houston handled 389,962 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during June, an 18% increase from the same month last year, while first-half container volumes climbed
  • Strong quarter for Expeditors, air freight leads the way
    Just about every statistic for Expeditors International in the second quarter was significantly higher than it was a year ago. In the key measurement of volume, airfreight measured in kilos was up 14% for the quarter, with the month-by-month percentage gain rising each month: 13% in April, 14% in May and 15% in June. Ocean freight did not fare as well, as measured in forty-foot equivalents. It wa
  • Prologis says $18.8B takeover of Segro moving forward
    Prologis announced Tuesday that it will move forward with a plan to acquire London-based logistics warehouse operator Segro. Prologis put forward its "best-and-final" offer last month, following multiple rejections from Segro's board. The final price tag values Segro at $18.8 billion. Prologis ( NYSE: PLD ) also announced Tuesday a public offering for 15 million shares of common stock to help fun
  • Strong finish: Ocean lines raise profit outlook by 200%
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of US$4.539 billion and a net profit of $31 million, while lifting its full-year profit forecast sharply to $900 million from the prior $300 million guidance. For the April-June period, the joint venture of three Japan-based container carriers posted revenue of $4.54 billion, up from $4.05 billion in the year-ago fiscal quarter. Earnings befo
  • As diesel futures markets plummet, benchmark retail price rises
    Diesel consumers can be excused if they are exhausted from trying to project where the prices they pay at the pump will be going after the events of the past few days and weeks. The weekly Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average retail diesel price that is the basis for most fuel surcharges fell Monday, published Tuesday, to $5.348/gallon, up 3.5 cts/g. It's the fourth cons
  • Trucking coalition says 194,000 non-domiciled CDLs affected by carrier reforms
    The Trucking Association Executives Council (TAEC) says a year of coordinated federal and state enforcement has resulted in sweeping changes to cross-border trucking, commercial driver licensing and highway safety. In its "Trucking Resurgence: The Fight for Fairness and Safety Progress Report," released July 23, the organization said actions by federal and state authorities and law enforcement ag
  • Los Angeles Port Police help bust $12.5M meth lab, $2M Nike theft ring
    Los Angeles Port Police task force officers helped investigators seize 1,378 pounds of methamphetamine worth approximately $12.5 million in Los Angeles County. Authorities executed a July 28 search warrant at a suspected methamphetamine production site in a remote desert area. The operation recovered crystal methamphetamine and highly condensed liquid methamphetamine. Investigators also recovered
  • Transportation capacity falls faster in July, rates remain high
    Although the transportation market cooled in July from a seasonally stronger June, it remained very tight, according to data from a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. Key transportation metrics in the Logistics Managers' Index showed mixed results, with capacity falling faster while pricing grew at a slightly slower pace. The index is a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indic
  • SONAR and Retlia Announce a Strategic Integration of Retail Intelligence
    Integration of 'The Register' indicator provides SONAR users with critical foresight into retail demand, market confidence and inventory volatility SONAR and Retlia have announced a partnership to deliver advanced retail data analytics directly into the SONAR UI, the freight industry's leading market intelligence platform. This collaboration addresses a gap in the logistics landscape by bridging
  • Truck capacity tightens as shippers pay more for less
    The freight recession spent three years handing shippers cheap trucks. That invoice for its ending arrived in the second quarter. Shippers moved less freight between April and June and paid sharply more to do it, according to the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index released Tuesday. The National Shipment Index fell 1.1% from the first quarter to 75.1, the second consecutive sequential decline. Spendi

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Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
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FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
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
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MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
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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)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
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Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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