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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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Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
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